The paradox of expectations, by Seth Godin
Low expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. We insulate ourselves from failure, don't try as hard, brace for the worst and often get it.
High expectations, on the other hand, will inevitably lead to disappointment. Keep raising what you expect and sooner or later (probably sooner) it's not going to happen. And we know that a good outcome that's less than the great one we hoped for actually feels like failure.
Perhaps it's worth considering no expectations. Intense effort followed by an acceptance of what you get in return. It doesn't make good TV, but it's a discipline that can turn you into a professional.
High expectations, on the other hand, will inevitably lead to disappointment. Keep raising what you expect and sooner or later (probably sooner) it's not going to happen. And we know that a good outcome that's less than the great one we hoped for actually feels like failure.
Perhaps it's worth considering no expectations. Intense effort followed by an acceptance of what you get in return. It doesn't make good TV, but it's a discipline that can turn you into a professional.
Seth's post was written for business, but I think it pertains just as much to training. For example, have you ever been completely frustrated by a lack of progress in the gym, and then quit? Why do you feel entitled to any progress at all?
Was your diet dialed in?
Was your training program influenced by a successfull strength coach?
Were you sleeping 8-10 hours a night?
Do you drink like a fish 1-2 nights a week?
It sounds like a cliche, but it's the journey, not the inn that is important. Train because you love it, because you need it, not because chicks dig abs.
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