Marveling at the example

We marvel at the example. “I wish I could do that,” or “What I if I looked like that?” or “It must be nice to have that thing.”

But when we do this, we focus on a result and we ignore:

  • the countless hours of training.

  • the mental toughness.

  • the discipline.

  • the sacrifice.

  • the emotional labor.

  • the early mornings and late nights.

  • the dedication.

  • the struggle.

In seeing only the harvest, we neglect to honor all the work that goes into bringing it forth.

stephen