You wrote a truth that hits home for me. People tell me I'm "too serious", that I should be able to let go more. But I care. I care about where I'm going in life and how I'm going there. Yes, it would be much easier to half-ass and not give a damn, but that would not fulfill me in any way.
Thank you for writing this piece and the reflection it brought me. I'd love to read more from you.
Great post Brad! Resonates with me deeply. Reminds me of this article below. (Already have the book ordered!)
I had saved this from a Trail Runner mag, written by Zoe Rom in 2021. I’ll link to the article, but this part was important enough to quote.
“True competition means rejecting the idea that it’s cool not to care – and about caring so much that you’ll spend months, years, a whole career maybe – chasing an objective that doesn’t matter to anyone but yourself. It means embracing an endless curiosity about your capability and your shortcomings. Because being your best means accepting that sometimes, you will fall short.
I became competitive when I learned to embrace the uncomfortable place between what I wanted to achieve, and the hard lessons that make that achievement meaningful.
Competition is for anyone brave enough to show up and try hard. And I’m happy to claim that.”
Thank you for being one of those good people that constantly reminds me to keep going. Thank you Brad. Also, already pre-ordered and cant wait to get my book! :D
Great post and successfully convinced me to preorder!
Thank you! And thank you for preordering! I hope you love the book! So soon!!!
You wrote a truth that hits home for me. People tell me I'm "too serious", that I should be able to let go more. But I care. I care about where I'm going in life and how I'm going there. Yes, it would be much easier to half-ass and not give a damn, but that would not fulfill me in any way.
Thank you for writing this piece and the reflection it brought me. I'd love to read more from you.
I couldn't agree more. Caring is the way. And I'm very much looking forward to your book!
Go Hoosiers!
Thank you for advocating for caring and authenticity.
Leaders aren't nonchalant, they're leaders because they care.
Great post Brad! Resonates with me deeply. Reminds me of this article below. (Already have the book ordered!)
I had saved this from a Trail Runner mag, written by Zoe Rom in 2021. I’ll link to the article, but this part was important enough to quote.
“True competition means rejecting the idea that it’s cool not to care – and about caring so much that you’ll spend months, years, a whole career maybe – chasing an objective that doesn’t matter to anyone but yourself. It means embracing an endless curiosity about your capability and your shortcomings. Because being your best means accepting that sometimes, you will fall short.
I became competitive when I learned to embrace the uncomfortable place between what I wanted to achieve, and the hard lessons that make that achievement meaningful.
Competition is for anyone brave enough to show up and try hard. And I’m happy to claim that.”
https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/a-love-letter-to-my-competitive-side/
Thank you for being one of those good people that constantly reminds me to keep going. Thank you Brad. Also, already pre-ordered and cant wait to get my book! :D