It's easy to give up

It truly is.

Today, I decided to workout with the 10am class. It started with a shoulder press 1RM. The group class performed 120 squats, 90 double unders, 60 kettlebell swings, and 30 burpees. No timer, thankfully.

My previous 1RM was 185lbs and I was able to get up 195lbs today. Failed at 200lbs. For the group class, I decided to slap on the 40lbs vest we have hiding in the back room. And if that wasn't enough, I use the 2 pood kettlebell for swings instead of 1.5.

My PR for double unders is 125 unbroken, so I decided to get those out of the way first. I got 88 before hitting my feet. Not bad for a man wearing a 40lbs vest! I also decided to set up a box and do box squats instead of just air squats.

At the half way point of my squats, burpees, and swings, I wanted to take the vest off. The swings were getting heavy, the burpees absolutely sucked, and I was doing sets of 10 with the box squats. I was wiped. But I told myself I wouldn't stop and I told myself I would finish before the class ended.

And I did.

I've come to realize that perception is a hell of a thing. It's easy to walk away from a challenge because you're scared or frustrated or lack any confidence. It's easy to give up on a task or to give up on yourself in the face of a little adversity.

And the only person who thinks you can't do it is you.

Everyone else in the room is cheering for you, rooting you on. Once you can find a way to make manageable whatever task is at hand, you'll find yourself taking on greater and bigger challenges.

Finding comfort in being uncomfortable is the best way to really get the most out of life and life's experiences.

Take risks and never doubt yourself or your abilities.

Jeromie