Interested or Committed

I've been thinking about this quote for the past couple of weeks.  I came across the concept while watching an Oilers hockey game.  The commentators were discussing some of the players and their off season training.  In particular Ethan Bear's training this past summer.  Ethan took a hard look at his training in the past and knew if he wanted to make the club this year he'd have to be committed not just interested.

Over the past month I've been busy with work but there've been times where I could've made class but it wasn't "convenient".  I'm not upset with myself because I'm starting to understand why I'm making these decisions.  I'm also understanding that I have to commit and accept everything that this entails.  I know it's going to be hard, it's going to hurt but it's going to be rewarding both mentally and physically.  The hardest part is the committing to the process.  I totally committed earlier in my training.  I wasn't going to miss classes for any reason.  I moved things around and I committed to ensuring that I was at class and was engaged.  The results were amazing and I think back, envious of MYSELF!!! I know that I can get back there and the only thing holding me back is me committing.  

One of my favorite quotes is "the journey of a 1000 miles begins with the first step".  This is so true but the hardest part of the journey isn't the first step but it's the next step and the next step and the next step...

Mr. Repay

Student of Silent River Kung Fu