Old News: January 2008

WHEN THE BALL ROLLS FAST....

Current mood:tested

Usually when the ball is rolling fast, its rolling downhill....but how come when things go downhill in life, they are more difficult not easy?!

I used to believe that when the going gets tough the tough gets going and when the ball rolls fast, roll with it. I now realize that I am wrong. When things are going downhill for you, you need to work twice as hard to get yourself back up the hill. It is okay to slip sometimes & even fall back down to the bottom as long as you get a running start upward.

But, isnt that how it usually works? You get a running start and end up tripping up many times along the way? Usually do to frusterations, obstacles and plateus it is hard to keep on track. Once something is routine, it is a little bit easier. Even so, I have learned that you can plan and plan and plan but once your circumstances change, you need to adjust to the new circumstances and create a new plan. This involves being flexible, open minded, strong willed, and determined.

Lately I have been realizing that success involves the following things:

Determination

Will Power

Struggles

Strength

Endurance

And mostly, discipline.

So I am learning that running uphill may get tiring sometimes and you want to take a break, but the smartest strategy to win in the game of life is more often than not, slow but steady. With this method, there is less burnout, fatigue, and slipping up. In a world of instant gratification, I am learning to not settle, but to be patient and stay motivated for all things.