[003] loss is a great teacher.
they say it tastes better when you make it from scratch.
To the person:
I’ve come to appreciate the wisdom in the saying easy come, easy go. It serves as a reminder that the journey toward a goal is often just as significant as the destination itself. Enduring turmoil and persisting in the face of challenges contribute to a unique level of ownership over our accomplishments. The things acquired through consistent effort and resilience carry a different sense of appreciation.
THINK ABOUT THIS. When you pay for something expensive with your own money you will treat that item with extra care knowing that there was a time sacrifice you had to go through to get it. On the contrary, when you receive something for free or for a low cost, it is human nature to treat it with less care because you can just go grab another one. Let’s try to take this outlook when thinking about the difficulties we face in different aspects of our lives. The thing that is the hardest to do will typically garner the greatest reward.
To the player:
Consider the feelings we have as we strive for a scholarship to play D1, a chance to play at the professional level, or a bigger contract in the Pro’s. The individual who faces setbacks and navigates through uncertainties, is likely to develop a profound connection with their accomplishments. The struggle becomes a part of the narrative, making the achievement not just a destination but a testament to our resilience and determination. The ability to overcome is in us, not on us. IT’S NOT WHAT WE DO, IT’S WHO WE ARE.
On the other hand, things that come easily, while initially gratifying, may lack the sense of ownership. We have all been around the person who is just naturally gifted but does not respect the opportunities they were given. That is because they don’t resonate with the story of someone who had to push through blood, sweat, and real tears to get there. I’m a firm believer that people who win the largest in life, and in the game, had to sacrifice the most in order to get it. Embrace the losses, they teach you how to win.
