JJ: What's on the Line?
In the pursuit of excellence, I envision an imaginary line that one wants to move as close as possible to without crossing. Getting close means surpassing your perceived limits. But by not passing the line, you don't reverse your progress.
The line is a moving target in athletics. You train, compete, study, rest, and gain experience while trying not to cross over into obsession, injury, pressure, burnout, and disappointment. The most successful athletes seem to know exactly where this line is. They can zero in and push themselves just far enough without crossing over.
Most people don't want to get anywhere near the line. They believe it hurts, is risky, or requires major sacrifices. Others go overboard and flame out before they give themselves a chance to taste success.
Find your line and don't be afraid to follow it to places you never imagined.
- Jan
The line is a moving target in athletics. You train, compete, study, rest, and gain experience while trying not to cross over into obsession, injury, pressure, burnout, and disappointment. The most successful athletes seem to know exactly where this line is. They can zero in and push themselves just far enough without crossing over.
Most people don't want to get anywhere near the line. They believe it hurts, is risky, or requires major sacrifices. Others go overboard and flame out before they give themselves a chance to taste success.
Find your line and don't be afraid to follow it to places you never imagined.
- Jan
posted by JPD at Monday, February 14, 2005
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