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Discipline and Resilience: How One Friend Conquered Four Marathons
I’m sitting here today recalling the conversation I had with my friend. You might’ve read my blog “The Power of Showing Up.” It was a powerful one. Check it out when you get a chance. As I reflect more on that conversation, I can’t help but ask myself am I a good listener? Lol.
Here’s why I say that. When someone says something powerful, my mind goes into overdrive, and I have to remind myself to just listen, not to think too much. It’s just the way I’m wired. If I wasn’t, well, you wouldn’t be reading this blog right now.
He told me that after the pandemic, he started running. He wanted to challenge himself and make better use of his time. As he began to explain the mindset he took into that decision, I leaned in, listening more intently. He talked about mental discipline, how even before he started running, his mind was already trying to talk him out of it. It was telling him, “You can’t do this. What’s the point? What are you going to gain from it?” I know that voice all too well.
Then he said something that hit me hard, something I’m probably going to have to write another blog about. He said, “I don’t break promises to myself.” I sat back in my chair, stunned. Wow. That hit different.
He went on to tell me that he’s run four marathons now. My eyes widened. Not only did he complete them, but he did so well that he ranked in the top 1.2%. And now, he’s about to run the Boston Marathon, and even the Berlin Marathon. I was blown away.
It just reminded me of discipline, resilience, and the importance of doing what you say you’re going to do despite all the negative voices in your head telling you otherwise.
God Bless The Entrepreneur
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04/11/2025