It's 9AM
I was going to talk about Simone Biles.
How the GOAT took an out during her Gold Medal Run at the Olympics.
About grit, and determination and representation.
When I realized something.
Maybe she did the right thing.
Not just for her, but for anyone who is attempting a big hairy goal.
Because I’ve quit before.
In fact, I’ve got more DNF’s on my ultra-running records than finishes. (Did Not Finish)
Every time I stopped a race at fifty miles for whatever reason, every time my body stopped working or my mind decided to take a break, I chalked up a DNF.
Didn’t matter that only a few thousand people in the world have done what I’ve done or can match my Ultra record.
I’ve failed more than I finished.
Because I knew a secret about grit, and determination and just F**king life.
There is always another race. Another competition.
Another chance to shine.
Especially if you are as good at the GOAT at any sport or activity or work.
Eminem said you only get one shot, but that’s not true.
You get hundreds of shots.
The stars might not align for you the way they did the first time, or if you’re like me and wake up just a little bit older every day, then your shot may be harder.
But you get as many shots as you can take.
Or as many shots as you can make.
And I do believe that.
I believe we are all in control of the chances we get in life.
There are things we do that can sabotage ourselves, but if we decide on a target, make a plan and work the plan, then nine times out of ten we’re going to hit.
It’s just deciding on what to hit.
After this weird delayed no spectator Olympics, there will be another in four years.
Between now and then, there will be many competitions.
Many chances to win and lose and learn.
Just like life.
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