Superior to Self

The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self.

— Whitney Young —

“The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self.” ~Whitney Young

Gratitude is the Parent

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

— Cicero —

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” ~Cicero

Lifestyle

Habits are not a finish line to be crossed but a lifestyle to be lived.

— James Clear —

Habits are not a finish line to be crossed but a lifestyle to be lived…

Blessed

The moment you start feeling like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one.

— Unknown —

A couple of days ago, I was fighting off pre-race fears. I didn’t sleep well. I was rationalizing all the various reasons I shouldn’t race. 65-degree lake temperature on a sub-50-degree morning. 15-20MPH winds on the bike A very hilly run. A tight right piriformis muscle. A small knot in my left hamstring. I’m a…

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Recovery Month – Day 29 – Taking Action

Faith without works is like a song you can't sing. It's about as useless as a screen door on a submarine.

— Rich Mullins —

Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing. It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine…