The Actual Path To Success

This is what the real path to success looks like. 

You’ll make progress, then, you're almost back to square one. It's like this: progress, little step back; more progress, step back again. You lost weight, just to gain it back, or those 5 pull-ups, fall to 1 again. 

But here’s the thing: Each time you feel like you've taken a step back, you're not falling quite as far backward as before. One day, you'll realize, “Hey, it’s been a long stretch without any big setbacks.” 

And when those little challenges pop up, you'll see them differently. Sure, challenges don’t disappear. Deadlift not what it used to be? Bummer. But, if we flip the script to reality-“I’m still lifting,” “I’m still pulling.” “I’m still here, I’m still going.” That’s progress in itself. 

Maybe after a holiday season, vacation break, you ate, drank, and rested too much. You’ve fallen backward, and that’s okay, because you haven’t lost everything. And next year, it’ll be even easier to pick up where you left off. We’re building resilience here. 

So, why go to the gym today? Because it’s not about being perfect or outdoing anyone else. It’s about showing up for yourself, proving you can do a bit more today than you thought possible yesterday.