“I look at myself as the second-place guy, and that’s how I’m approaching every practice. Even though I’ve reached the top, I still train like I’m behind somebody.”—Gable Steveson
Another life-lesson from the sport of wrestling….
Most of us were never the “second-place guy” (or “gal”), but the philosophy stands—train like you are behind somebody. “Train”, but also live like you are behind somebody. In other words, strive to be better tomorrow than you are today—no matter how good you are today.
This philosophy does not end with the end of our sports career (or competitive life, in general). (Extra)ordinary living is living like we are the “second-place guy”. Nothing wrong with a little healthy competition. (NOTE: healthy competition!) Even if we put an imaginary competitor as the “first-place guy”, we must have a target for improvement. Never settle for status quo. Never limit your potential for growth and self-improvement.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!