Put in the effort

As we press forward on our journey it is normal for us to think about how much effort we are putting into the endeavors that we have committed to.  The more effort we put in the better the result.  Effort is “the conscious exertion of power” (aka hard work) and oddly the more effort we put in the more the effort can manifest itself in the struggle to continue against a mounting desire to stop.  Being aware of the progression of effort from the drive to get it done to the urge to stop helps to optimize our results as we can focus on not giving up before we achieve our goal.  The more we think about our goals and what it takes to achieve them the more we realize that effort matters as it is under our control and it delivers a result all the time.  Yes, effort matters.

Loving life when I put in a big effort.

Joe