Tag: resilience
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The 32km Wall and the Long Project: Lessons from the Edge
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When I started training for my first marathon, I kept hearing about the infamous 32 km wall. At first, I thought it was just a metaphor. Then I hit it. It’s real. The wall is that moment—usually around kilometer 32—when your body’s glycogen stores are nearly gone. Your muscles start…
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Strive for Excellence by Embracing Imperfection
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“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” – Aristotle We live in a world that often glorifies perfection, leaving many of us feeling…
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Running Through Life
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You started running, hand in hand with your father and mother. Then, on your own and smiling, you took your first little runs through the rooms of your home. You fell, but you always got back up. Then came the time for competition, when your heart began to feel its…
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Correre la vita
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Hai iniziato a correre, mano nella mano di tuo padre e di tua madre. Poi, da solo e sorridente, hai fatto le prime corsette nelle stanze di casa tua. Sei caduto ma ti sei sempre rialzato. Poi è arrivato il momento delle competizioni quando il tuo cuore cominciava a provare…