Becoming Resilient - The Value of Perseverance

<p>This week we both discuss the hardest things we have ever done, the importance of taking on the hard things in life, persevering through challenges and not giving into the American idolatry of pursuing comfort and ease as our primary life goals. Intentionally doing hard things in life leads to grit, perseverance, character, perspective and gratitude. Christian talks starting the #75Hard challenge and getting back into shape... both physically and mentally.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>NOTES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>This Weeks Whiskey:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Lismore 18 - 18 year single malt Scotch Whiskey</li> <li>This Weeks Cigars: MyCigarPack.com</li> <li>Show Notes:</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li><strong>1. What is the hardest thing you've ever done?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li>half-marathon</li> <li>Tough Mudder</li> <li>Special Forces training (SFAS & SFQC)</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li>The real challenge in those types of life experiences is not physical... it's mental.</li> <li>Tips or not giving up (things to tell yourself):</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li>I'll quit tomorrow</li> <li>Keep putting one foot in front of the other and you'll make it</li> <li>Just one more click (Kilometer) and then it's over</li> <li>Principal: People can do anything for an hour or even a day... but beyond that starts requiring breaking it down - If you look at if from where you are now to where you want to be, you'll get overwhelmed and be tempted to quit. Just take it one moment at a time and with each hour or days' success, you'll be moving in the right direction and eventually get there.</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li>This doesn't just apply to physical goals, but also challenges like reading more books, going to school, starting a business, being a new parent or getting better at public speaking.