Hey everyone, Mr. J’ean here with your Monday Motivation. Today I want to share a story that reveals an important mindset for facing life’s challenges.
There was a young racer at his first ever race. When he got to the Atlas stone station, he picked up the heavy stone and as he was carrying it, he asked his dad “Then what?” His dad just chuckled and said “You’ve got 5 burpees next.”
The racer didn’t stop or complain, he just immediately asked “What’s next?” That was it. “Then what?”
This question can apply to so many obstacles in life. Our brains often exaggerate how scary things are. But when we ask “then what?” we realize the answer is usually not so bad.
What if you lose your job? Then what? You’ve prepared an emergency fund to get you through. What if your car breaks down? Then what? You’ve saved money for repairs. What if you can’t finish an obstacle on the course? Then what? You do some burpees and keep going!
The “then what” is rarely as devastating as our minds predict. When you face your fears and go through challenges, you gain strength.
So my message today is to identify your “then whats” and go through them, not stay stuck in them. Deal with what you must and keep moving forward.
When you adopt this mindset, no obstacle can stop you. You become resilient, able to recover and grow. Your “then what” mindset prepares you to evolve and thrive in any circumstance. That’s true strength!
Face your fears, embrace the “then whats”, and unleash your full potential. You got this! Now get out there and conquer something new today.