Staying When You Want to Leave · The Practice of Going Forward

Staying When You Want to Leave

Today tested me.

I was tired before I even started.

Sugar was the second thing I consumed.

I sat in my car outside the gym, dreading my own commitment — the one I made, not anyone else.

Inside, the music didn’t hit.

My body felt heavy.

Everyone around me looked focused, successful, consistent (at least from the outside).

And I had a clear choice:

So I stayed.

I pushed harder than planned.

Extra squats on an upper-body day.

One more set when quitting felt reasonable.

And then something unexpected happened.

An older man came over to talk about the machine I was using.

He told me it was one of the best in the gym — favored by pro athletes — and that strong calves are essential for longevity.

But what stayed with me most was this:

“Treat yourself like a winning race horse.

Train yourself hard. Treat yourself well.”

That’s the balance most people miss.

Discipline without care breaks you.

Care without discipline stalls you.

And then — as if to underline the lesson —

I found out he’s the owner of the gym.

Spirit has a way of confirming truth when you’re willing to stay long enough to hear it.

This reminded me why I’m doing this.

I don’t just want a business.

I’m building a brand — and I am the beginning of it.

Discipline quietly.

Live the work honestly.

Let excellence compound.

That’s the practice.

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