Doing The Hard Stuff Easily
- Our mindset can help us to do challenging, difficult tasks.
- If we choose to participate in an experience, which we know is uncomfortable, difficult or taxing to us (like running, for example), it does not feel forced.
- If we love the activity, or the experience, the rush, the sweat, the wind, then it is not difficult for us. We are doing it on our own accord.
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