
Pain, then, is often the teacher that transforms the hero into a guide. That is, if their attitude toward pain is accepting and redemptive.*
Donald Miller
“When choosing a new habit many people seem to ask themselves, “What can I do on my best days?” The trick is to ask, “What can I stick to even on my worst days?”**
James Clear
It turned out that what
I thought I wanted to do with my life
wasn’t,
Not really–
Pain tried to teach me this three times
(I’m a slow learner),
And then helped me find my way.
**Donald Miller’s Hero On A Mission;
**James Clear’s 3-2-1 newsletter: How to start a new habit, the power of responsibility, and prioritizing the long-term.