These are my favorite 2 pages in the whole book:
“Make the most of yourself-for that is all there is of you.”
—R a l p h Wa l d o E m e r s o n
You need to have a life’s purpose. You set long term goals, the BIG
PICTURE. This is good, it is good to have a master plan. But the
bottom line is, the best way to have a sense of purpose, to get where
you are destined to go, to reach your ultramarathon goal is to simply
be the best version of yourself in this given moment. Like when you
are running and want to quit, but you do your best to keep moving
ahead to that next telephone pole or tree, and then the next …
and do it all again. The reality is your life’s purpose is constantly
changing. Day to day, hour to hour, minute by minute. Look at
what has been put in your path at any given moment. Being the best
version of yourself in the moment should be your guide. Doing your
best at what you are best at. Guiding every decision. Guiding every
act. Constantly pause, and ask yourself, “Am I being the best version
of myself in this moment?” Helping the person in front of you that
was put in your life path. Putting your best effort on this hill, reps at
the gym, this bike ride and the ride of life. Making the most of your
time with the best you have to offer. You are here, so you may, as well
make the most of it with the unique skills and talents you have been
given. This means sometimes saying no, when you know you should.
Helping when you should help. Whatever project you are working
on, no matter how petty you perceive it at the time, do your best. Be
who you are. Be who you know you should be. Act how you know
you should act. Be the best version of yourself in this moment. Do
this and you will find the best version of yourself just keeps getting
better. Your life’s purpose.
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