A very common refrain for those in the business of speaking is – “leave them wanting more.” Translation, the best speeches are ccd and leave the audience wanting more instead of wanting it to end. This is also true for you.
Looking back on my learning from France IV, I’m taken aback by the simplicity of applying this learning to myself. We rode for eight straight days. Everyday (except the last), was at least three hours of sustained, hard effort. Only on one day did the effort exceed five hours. For me, I’ve decided in future France, Italy, Greece, or other European adventures to limit the effort to under four hours. You see, I’ve noticed a trend amongst those who stop doing hard things. They tend to do them for far too long and instead of wanting more, they loathe the experience and decide “no mas,” instead of building more mass. Excellence requires finding the tension between pushing limits and pushing them too far. Only you can find your sweet spot, you know?
So, friend, do hard things. Develop an appetite for it, actually. And, know your limits. Make sure you finish strong and you do not defeat your desire in the process. Leave yourself wanting more. I’m heading out to rubble hill this afternoon when the baby goes napping. I am excited to climb again, even if it’s only for a short while. I’m looking forward to the feeling of sweat building on my brow and twigs talking back. I’m excited to take in the beauty and beast all while smiling at the opportunity. I’m not burnt out, quite the opposite. I’m burning with anticipation. I’m left wanting more. Make sense?
Live hard. Love harder…
BUILT TO LEAD 