Unexpected Growth That Comes From Doing Something Different

I believed that in order to achieve something, you had to “focus on just one thing no matter what.” Whether it was work or studying, once I committed to doing something, I would pour all my energy into it—even if it meant sacrificing other things. Otherwise, I thought, you wouldn’t get results. I acted that […]

The Importance of Relaxing Your Effort

Through triathlon, I learned the importance of relaxing your effort. In swimming, biking, and running—no matter the discipline—if you tense up or push too hard unnecessarily, you quickly get exhausted and lose the stamina needed to go the distance. On the other hand, if you can skillfully release unnecessary tension, you can save your strength […]