The 3 most motivational words

‘Virtually impossible task’

Being faced with a ‘virtually impossible’ task and learning that I have a lot to lose motivated me beyond belief. To stay in class, I had to complete 60 hours of research and 9 deep, personal, well thought out projects – in 10 weeks. I was essentially screwed – but I have never smiled wider in my life. I saw this as an opportunity to show people that I was capable of the ‘virtually impossible’. There is almost nothing as glorious and feel-good as knowing that you have done the impossible. And here I am, being given that chance.

Countless others have been motivated to greatness simply by being faced with what seemed like an ‘impossible task’. Peter Jackson and Lord of the Rings, for one. Nobody believed that J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic was filmable. Jackson proved them all wrong.

Running: the real ’secret to success’?

“A successful life is merely a series of successful days in succession”

My definition of success. Just get through today successfully – the rest will come naturally. Never fails. But alas, we are all human, and sometimes it’s difficult to consistently have our successful days in succession. I’ve found running to be ‘the’ determining factor in whether my day will be ’successful’ or not. Sound crazy?