Do hard things…

I’m currently reading a book titled, Do Hard Things, by Alex & Brett Harris. It’s written by teenagers for teenagers. I’m not the target audience but it’s speaking to me none the same.

Early in the book they make a point that kinda stuck with me. Here it is. Do NOT miss this. This could be HUGE.

“All effort – even failed effort – produces muscle.”

Today, at the end of another tough 30 minute workout in the 3PP, Kary grabbed the chin up bar and stuck his legs out. I placed the twelve pound ball on his lap and up he went without even thinking. He started to knock out weighted chin ups like they were nothing. Two years ago he could NOT do one. He had torn his labrum and hadn’t been the same since. He started showing up in the 3PP and was unable to lift his body off the ground. He failed. Here’s the key.

He failed – trying.

His failed efforts produced muscles, strengthened connective tissues, lubricated joints, and worked all kinda tiny fibers throughout his body. His failed efforts produced growth. He didn’t stop here.

He authored his OPUS years ago. He found clarity but failed to try. He sat. He did not grow muscle. Fear held him back. Eventually he faced his fears and decided to leave the shire. He’s now an author, coach, trainer, and business owner. He’s working in his OPUS and he’s growing muscle…

Watching him attack the chin up bar gives me confidence he’s gonna be pushing the rest of us before long. He’s got what it takes. So do you. Y.O.U.’ve just got to, I guess, do hard things. Not hard things that are gonna make you miserable. Nope, not at all. Hard things that strengthen your core and hard things that move you toward your OPUS – hard things that bring muscle and meaning.

Thanks, Kary for showing me a face filled with both…