Why we push through even though we hate it.
We hate to persevere, to push through and get our hands dirty because it’s infinitely more difficult than giving up.
Pushing through requires willpower and doesn’t reward us instantly.
Pushing through is our least favourite option because it takes us effort, and time, and blood, and sweat, and tears.
Worst of all, we never seem to know when the end is near.
On the other hand, giving up is easy because it requires zero effort.
Giving up is instant. It’s quick and easy.
The problem is, giving up ruins us.
We wouldn’t have lightbulbs today, if Edison gave up after his 200th experiment.
The same can be said for flight, the telephone, and many other things that exist in the world today.
So even though we hate it, we push through because it’s our way of telling life that we’re trying. It’s our way of giving life that one more shot before calling it quits. It’s our way of leaving an impact on the world.
Because after all, it doesn’t matter how slowly we go, as long as we don’t stop*.
*Confucious