"Hard work is hard work. But the results of hard work are fun. They're rewarding. People ask our kids all the time, 'Why go to Tennesse? It's so hard.' The answer is, because the process leads to greater rewards."
In rowing, like most other things, there are many uncontrollables. However, the level of which you work is within your control. The only one who knows how hard you work and can force you to complete it is you. You are the driving force behind every workout and every extra effort you put in. Hard work isn't fun but the results will be. It's hard to go into training now, knowing that racing season is so far away. It's easy to let yourself slip and not put in your full effort if you aren't seeing results now. But something I can promise is if you put in the effort now the results will be there. You'll see it in your attitude, in your confidence, and in your approach to all future training.
With hard work and dedication comes the confidence that you believe success will be sure to follow.
"Belief in yourself is what happens when you know you've done the things that entitle you to success. Real confidence is not groundless. It is based on everything you've practiced all year long. It's based in your experience and how much homework you have done." -Patt Summit
Believe in your work and believe in the process. Hard work will pay off in more ways than trophies.
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