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I enjoy running.

One of the things I like the most about running is the fact it can be done anywhere and there is no need for fancy equipment. Sure there is a whole industry devoted to running and you can easily spend a lot of money on good running shoes, clothing & supplements. But running is very doable without buying any expensive gear.

The basic notion that moving forward will get you where you want to go can be really empowering and motivating, it can be applied to many goals we set for ourselves.

The other day I was running on a trail that had a few significant hills. Running up hills can be very challenging, especially for beginners.

As I approached one of those big steep hills, I started to think about how important it is to look up hill, assess it and get mentally prepared to go up.

But at the same time looking up is important to be aware of what to expect, keep focusing only on that big picture can be way daunting and can mess up the motivation to continue moving.

After looking up hill for a moment, I turned my gaze to the ground right in front of me and focused on that part, forgetting the whole scale of the hill for a bit. The daunting felling was slowly replaced with a calming sensation. The ground right in front of me looked flat and approachable.

I proceeded focusing on the ground immediately ahead of me and when I looked up a few minutes later, I was almost at the top of the hill.

That moment made me think about the times we give up trying to accomplish something, mainly because we feel anxious and have to deal with unnecessary stress as we keep focusing only on the challenging big picture instead of focusing on each smaller step that will eventually get us to the finish line.

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