Two Things Can Be True

Antigone Vesci
Jan 27
1 min read

If it challenges you, it has the opportunity to change you.

Injury? It sucks.

But it’s also your chance to slow down, say no, and learn something about yourself.

A patient failure? That sucks too.

You can point fingers- at them or yourself- or you can lean in and learn.

The discomfort is the teacher. Embrace the suck, and listen to what it’s telling you.

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