One of my favorite books that shares lessons relevant to sport and life is “The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. If you haven’t read the book, it’s about a young shepherd named Santiago who embarks on a journey to find his life purpose. Here are some of my favorite lessons: 👇
@BryantFerate Not 5 hours! I’d say an 1 hour maybe 1.5 hours? And that’s with hanging out at the Y for awhile. But the cold temps and elevation add some nice challenge.
"You don't learn the standards from the staff. You learn 'the expected standards' from the staff. You learn the real standards from each other & the way you interact. The standards show up in your interactions & the experience you have with each other-that's the real culture."
Happiness is neither a good nor reliable goal to strive for. It is unrealistic to feel happy all of the time—even if so much of our culture tells you otherwise. Better is to strive for meaning, mastery, and belonging, and let periodic happiness be a byproduct of those pursuits.
"If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own." — Epictetus