This was a great article to read. I've been struggling to see my own progress lately, and have been beating myself up over not being able to do certain things. Reading this gave me a mental refresh of sorts.
the person who would do the handling today being someone u haven't been introduced to ... thats such a precise explanation for why old fears keep making decisions for us
I think there’s also something to be said for when those difficult experiences happen. Adversity during formative years can shape character in ways that become almost invisible later. It doesn’t just teach you what you can endure; it can make you quicker on your feet, more adaptable and more comfortable in unfamiliar situations.
Of course, adversity can also take people in very dark directions, so this isn’t an argument for seeking it out. But among some of the most resilient, strong-willed people I’ve met, there seems to be a common thread: they encountered constraints early and developed a strong desire to transcend them. Over time, that instinct to grow became intrinsic. The effort became secondary; the need to improve became part of who they were. Perhaps that’s another way character gets forged: not simply by what happens to you, but by the direction you choose to take from it.
The line about not waiting to feel ready is the one that stuck. My first real stream is today, and I'm not ready, but the plan is set, so the next step is the one I need today. I'd rather count my death-and-retry runs against my own earlier ones than against anyone else's.
It made me cry. Some of your words hit my heart. Struggling with ADD is my challenge. Your article has helped me think about the way I am so critical about myself. I am learning to be less critical and more accepting as well as acknowledge what I have done. Thank you.
Diese Erzählung vom stetigen persönlichen Wachstum, bei dem der Mensch wie ein Kind an einem Türrahmen Zentimeter für Zentimeter an Höhe (pardon: Stärke) gewinnt, entlarvt sich als reibungslos funktionierende Heilslehre und ist doch ein Krampf. Hier wird die eigene Erschöpfung in ein bloßes Messverfahren umgedeutet, während im Hintergrund bereits die nächste Rechnung für das Jahresabonnement aufploppt.
Der Verweis auf antike Vorbilder wie den Esel reitenden Cleanthes oder den pflichtbewussten Cato dient nur dazu, das eigene Durchhalten als heroisches Schicksal zu stilisieren. Wer jedoch jede durchwachte Nacht und jede existenzielle Krise sofort als bloßen Muskelkater auf dem Weg zur Selbstoptimierung verbucht, betreibt nichts anderes als eine lückenlose Verinnerlichung des Leistungsprinzips.
Anstatt sich selbst als treuen Freund zu umarmen und die eigenen Marken zu zählen, wäre es an der Zeit, dieses unerbittliche Fortschrittskonto komplett zu kündigen. Das Leben beginnt nicht dort, wo man jede Krise als nützliches Trainingslager für die nächste Belastung begreift.
This was a great article to read. I've been struggling to see my own progress lately, and have been beating myself up over not being able to do certain things. Reading this gave me a mental refresh of sorts.
the person who would do the handling today being someone u haven't been introduced to ... thats such a precise explanation for why old fears keep making decisions for us
I think there’s also something to be said for when those difficult experiences happen. Adversity during formative years can shape character in ways that become almost invisible later. It doesn’t just teach you what you can endure; it can make you quicker on your feet, more adaptable and more comfortable in unfamiliar situations.
Of course, adversity can also take people in very dark directions, so this isn’t an argument for seeking it out. But among some of the most resilient, strong-willed people I’ve met, there seems to be a common thread: they encountered constraints early and developed a strong desire to transcend them. Over time, that instinct to grow became intrinsic. The effort became secondary; the need to improve became part of who they were. Perhaps that’s another way character gets forged: not simply by what happens to you, but by the direction you choose to take from it.
Very insightful comment!
I believe in choices too! The right one you feel may be the wrong one and the one you feel right about could be the wrong one!
Either way you learn from both!
Beautiful, timely and memorable. Thank you.
Thank you so much For This Knowledge it's helpful alot in my Journey
Amazing write-up. Really opens the mind and gives a lot of insights how to not measure one limit. Become limitless...
Strength often grows quietly you only realize how far you’ve come when you look back at what you once thought you couldn’t survive.
Such a wonderful and timely post. thank you!
The line about not waiting to feel ready is the one that stuck. My first real stream is today, and I'm not ready, but the plan is set, so the next step is the one I need today. I'd rather count my death-and-retry runs against my own earlier ones than against anyone else's.
the only limitations you'll ever have is the ones you place upon yourself.
It made me cry. Some of your words hit my heart. Struggling with ADD is my challenge. Your article has helped me think about the way I am so critical about myself. I am learning to be less critical and more accepting as well as acknowledge what I have done. Thank you.
This piece was so good and resonated so much it made my eyes water. Thank you!
Diese Erzählung vom stetigen persönlichen Wachstum, bei dem der Mensch wie ein Kind an einem Türrahmen Zentimeter für Zentimeter an Höhe (pardon: Stärke) gewinnt, entlarvt sich als reibungslos funktionierende Heilslehre und ist doch ein Krampf. Hier wird die eigene Erschöpfung in ein bloßes Messverfahren umgedeutet, während im Hintergrund bereits die nächste Rechnung für das Jahresabonnement aufploppt.
Der Verweis auf antike Vorbilder wie den Esel reitenden Cleanthes oder den pflichtbewussten Cato dient nur dazu, das eigene Durchhalten als heroisches Schicksal zu stilisieren. Wer jedoch jede durchwachte Nacht und jede existenzielle Krise sofort als bloßen Muskelkater auf dem Weg zur Selbstoptimierung verbucht, betreibt nichts anderes als eine lückenlose Verinnerlichung des Leistungsprinzips.
Anstatt sich selbst als treuen Freund zu umarmen und die eigenen Marken zu zählen, wäre es an der Zeit, dieses unerbittliche Fortschrittskonto komplett zu kündigen. Das Leben beginnt nicht dort, wo man jede Krise als nützliches Trainingslager für die nächste Belastung begreift.
“Every thing I want is on the other side of fear.” This is taken from the teachings of Louise Hay. Thank you for your very interesting article.
Powerful indeed