Tag: mindset
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The first 5k
Over ten years ago, I decided to sign up for my first 5k. I remember that moment now, as I look down at the sweatpants that I bought to train all winter in. I was so excited by the prospect of the race that I went on a shopping spree to buy everything I would…
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Run your own race
I got up to the starting line, wearing basic gym clothes in a sea of coordinated sets. I took off walking while everyone else ran at a brisk pace. I went slowly, getting lapped, so many times. There were moments when I thought surely I should have dressed differently, I should have tried harder, I…
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You still lost
If I were to think about my current life approach as an athlete, taking on that that metaphor for my life, I would say that I lost the race. It wouldn’t be because I was ill prepared for lack of training. Nor would it be because I was bested by my fellow athletes. Not even…
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I wasted my time waiting in line, to get nothing but what I needed
While I was in Austin for SXSW, I got excited by the premiere of Holland, starring Nicole Kidman. I rushed over from my talk to make my way to the line. And then I was directed to the end. Several streets over. I held out hope, as I waited, telling myself the line wasn’t nearly…
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Walk inside
When I first learned that Louis Vuitton sold fragrances, I wanted to smell them for myself. I thought better of up and buying those expensive fragrances for just a quick sniff. I could just head into a store to smell them for free. While I walked around Aventura Mall, I finally had my chance. I…
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Scented and seen
Just a quick spritz in the crook of my elbow. And the other, and then here and there. But just as quickly as I come to enjoy my scent, the doubts start creeping in. “Was it too much? Will someone else notice my fragrance? I should try to tone it down.” As much as I…
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I went to the grocery store
I went to the grocery store today. Perhaps that seems unremarkable to you. Maybe it is, but that doesn’t make it “not” a big achievement in my day. I am claiming that moment as a success because I fought against the inertia keeping me on the couch. I made a difficult decision to leave my…
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Don’t start competing with yourself
I have written before about my habit challenges and my pursuit of greater productivity. One of my biggest hangups is that I am struggling to do things that old me had no problem doing. Listen, from one internet stranger to another: Don’t do that. Common advice is that comparison is the thief of joy. Usually,…
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Why didn’t you say that?
“Wait, why didn’t you bring that up?” She wanted to know why I wasn’t celebrating the victory. The truth was that what she saw as a success never registered to me. I was too busy picking apart all the areas for improvement. And truthfully, if she had somehow found out and tried to celebrate it,…
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One day
That is so beautiful. I would love to have something like that. Maybe one day. Wow, she’s so strong. I wish I could do that. Maybe one day. Man, I don’t feel great and should probably do something about it. Maybe one day. I’ve never seen One Day on a calendar but I imagine it…
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