Moving from 85 to 100 . . .

Again in bus and heading college. Late Saturday evening, bus is less crowded and so are the roads. 15 to 20 mins to write down this post.

No abstract needed here. This comes directly through my running experience. What goes inside my head. Take recent example, target was 10 rounds. Slow and easy jog, just to build up some stamina. I start off as required and after each round I tell myself that 10% done. So after 6 its 60% done. Then 7 th round is easy and smooth and so sign of tiredness. Then 8th round and half way through I make a big mistake always. I start looking at finish line and it feels I have done it. I increase speed a bit and it results in physical wearing off. But you make it through 8th round, ie 80% done.

9th round and I look around say to myself that this is second last time I am going through this. Gives a you small boost of energy and long period of exhaustion. I make it 85%, still good but a bit tired. Feels like stopping and ending the run. Thats when I bring my mind in. I say to myself, 85% was and is easy. Anyone can do it and All do it. What makes a difference is last 15%. More precisely, 85 to 90 will decide your remaining 10%. Many questions need to be answered. Will you complete the run. How will you carry yourself? Strong and quick or keep complaining? Are you thinking to get exhausted on finish line or you want to walk home tall and proud? Answer lies in your performance.

At times I have had myself completely exhausted at end, but I always did 100%. I know that this last mile is all that makes a difference. That's what separates the regular guy and an Athlete. And then there are masters and Legends.

This applies to almost all our work or activities. First is to make a habit of finishing abd then make sure you finish Strong and cross the finish line Tall. Make yourself Proud !