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We glorify grit and celebrate toughness. My view is consequently people now try to tough their way through something they are simply not trained for, up to & be
by ip26 4y ago
We glorify grit and celebrate toughness. My view is consequently people now try to tough their way through something they are simply not trained for, up to & beyond self-destruction. They have come to think grit is the key, when in reality it’s training + grit.
Ironically, it’s easier to ruin your body for an afternoon than to train diligently for years, so the problem has persisted.
- kelseyfrog 4y agoAbsolutely. It's common to be reminded of one's failure to the tune of, "you didn't try hard enough." For some people, myself included, the response it to break themselves during the next attempt.