Choose Your Type of Hard

 Choose Your Hard 

Life is hard. People often look at their lives and wish it was easier, they wish to live a carefree life with no worries in the world. Not only is that not even possible, it is not something we should strive for. Let’s dive in. 

The Dichotomy of Hard 

While we cannot avoid hard things in our lives we can choose the type of hard we partake in. For example, working out and staying in shape is hard and so is being overweight and out of shape, which hard do you want to choose? 

Creating a budget and living below your means is hard but so is spending 100% of your paycheck and not saving for your future, which hard are you choosing? 

The list of examples is endless because life is filled with challenges. The question we ask ourselves needs to change from “How can I make life easier?” into “Which type of hard do I want to engage with?” 

Do I want to struggle every morning lifting weights, going for runs, and watching what I eat or do I want to skip my workout, eat whatever I want, and be dissatisfied with my physical appearance? Both are hard but which hard will you accept? 

Choose Your Hard Wisely

We use this framework of thinking to help motivate and empower the complacent side of our bodies. By equipping ourselves with the proper mindset we can turn our natural tendency to make life easier towards engaging with disciplines that make us better. 

As Differentiators, we are willing to choose the correct hardship. We are willing to sacrifice immediate benefits for long-term success. We count the cost of our actions and make decisions that properly love our future selves back. 

The next time you are faced with a challenge ask yourself “What hard am I choosing by doing or not doing this activity?” The answer to the question is a sobering reality essential to fulfilling your unlimited potential. Choose your hard wisely. 

Practicals

The Problem: Life is unavoidably hard but you get to decide what type of hard you want. 

The Motivation: Why should you pick the right hard? What impact will you have on your Tribe if you become the best version of yourself by choosing your hard wisely? 

The Game Plan: The next time a challenge arises ask yourself “What type of hard am I choosing and am I choosing this wisely?” 

Differentiators are living for themselves for the sake of others. We engage in the proper type of hard to give our best self to the people who matter most, our Tribe. Go out this week and be equipped with the power to choose the type of hard you want. 

Go out. Make a difference.