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.