🔥🔥 READ ON! 🔥🔥 . A friend shared his experience of competing in one of those extreme obstacle course races. . 16 grueling miles set on a 8000+ ft vertical mountain. . Everywhere he turned, there were runners dropping to their knees, puking, and bowing out of the race. . Not even half way through, his legs were cramping, calves burning, and it took every ounce of energy to take each step. . Doesn’t life feel that way sometimes? When you’re faced with a long tough road ahead, feeling burnt out and not even half way to where you need to be. . It’s natural and in a sense, good to feel this way. We’re all human. If you’re pursuing anything worth while, these feelings and experiences are part of the journey. . I was impressed that he completed the race and even finished in decent time. . But I was really interested in understanding the mindset that overcame the pain, mental exhaustion, and that ultimately ended with victory. . I came away with a few powerful points. . He never thought once about giving up and quitting, it never even crossed his mind. . That having support (his brother in this case), taking the journey and competing in the battle with him, kept him motivated and accountable to not only himself. . Never feeling distracted by the miles remaining or the obstacles that await. He kept his head down and just focused on the very next steps ahead. . Key take aways: . 🔥Never think about giving up and quitting, ever!!! . 🔥Find a support person, team, mentor, coach, that will hold you accountable, provide direction, support, encouragement and a kick in the a** when necessary. . 🔥Don’t get intimidated with what awaits, just keep your head down and focus on the next steps ahead. . Love life - Mateo . #AskMateo #DellovoCapital #CashFlowBoss #ModelingGreatness #lovelife #mentor #advisor #success #mindset #magic #positive #drive #compete #toughmudder #spartan #spartanrace #toughness #focusonyourgoals (at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC)
