Motivational Monday #319: What Race You Choose To Run

 Each morning we wake up and choose what we are going to pursue. Some may even make that chose that night before. For better, or worse we have many options to choose from. There are may 'races' going on. There are many voices telling each of us what race we should do. When our why is not clear that can not just be distracting, but detouring. Even when our why is clear it can be distracting. 

I want to encourage all of us today to choose to run our own race. Do not allow comparison to steal your joy. 

Comparing your lap 3 to another's lap 33 isn't fair right? It is also not enjoyable or edifying for you or who you are running for/with. 

Embrace your journey/path; it is unique for you. 

Focus on your process, not just the results. As you refine your process, get more dialed in the results will happen. Developing your skills/talents are a part of the race. 


Choose yo run YOUR race. Choose not to not let the success of others detour YOU. Choose to become better EVERYDAY. 

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