Struggle as a Stepping Stone

Facing adversity and feeling like throwing in the towel? You're not alone. Join us as we embrace struggle, drawing inspiration from Sally McRae's incredible win at the Moab 240. Her journey of resilience and perseverance is a testament to the power of not giving up, even when the going gets tough. We take a deep dive into the concept of reframing struggle, turning our perception of challenges on its head. Instead of viewing struggles as setbacks, we explore how they can be seen as necessary steps, equipping us with the essential skills and experiences that enrich our journey.

The episode further explores the importance of celebrating small victories along the way, a crucial part of maintaining motivation and resilience. We delve into the concept of self-compassion, reminding you that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a mark of strength. Ever heard of a growth mindset? We talk all about it, discussing how it can enhance motivation, foster resilience and even improve performance. Visualizing the journey is a vital part of achieving success, and we share how imagining both the challenges and triumphs can prepare you for real-world hurdles. Remember, the road to success is rarely smooth, but it's the challenges along the way that chisel a stronger, more resilient you. 

Tune in and learn to embrace struggles not as signs of failure, but as proof of perseverance.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Welcome to another Walk with Wingman.
Today we're going to talk aboutstruggle as a step in the spoon
.
Struggling does not meanfailure.
Struggling means successfullynot giving up.
I was listening to the ChooseStrong podcast in marveling at

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Sally McRae's accomplishment ofwinning the Moab 240.
240 miles.
It makes me queasy just tothink about it.
Her raw, honest recap of therace was wonderful.
She made it clear that therewere times of smiles and times
of struggle.
Yet, with her goal in mind, shepersevered past the struggles

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for the win.
And the struggles were not justduring the race, but there were
many challenges she encounteredin the months and weeks leading
up to this final race of herseason.
Congratulations, sally.
If you're listening, have youever found yourself wrestling
the challenges and maybe eventeetering on the edge of

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surrender?
You're not alone.
Whether it's personal healthgoals, professional aspirations
or just personal growth,struggles are inherent in every
journey.
I'd like to challenge you toredefine your relationship with
struggle.
Let's view them not asindicators of failure, but as

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testaments to our resilience andour unwavering spirit.
So let's reframe yourperspective.
Instead of viewing struggles assetbacks, see them as necessary
steps in the process.
Every challenge you face equipsyou with new skills, insights
and experiences that can enrichyour journey.

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Research suggests that how weperceive challenges can
influence both our physiologicaland our psychological responses
to them.
And you have to celebrate smallwins.
While it's essential to havebig goals, don't forget to
acknowledge the small victoriesalong the way.

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Each of these mini milestonesserves as a reminder of your
progress and resilience andhelps motivate you to push
forward.
Practice self-compassion.
It's natural to feel frustratedor downcast during down times.
However, instead of being hardon yourself, practice

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self-compassion.
Studies indicate thatself-compassion can reduce
anxiety, depression and stress,while also promoting well-being.
And if you're on the strugglebus, remember that seeking help
is not a sign of weakness.
It's a sign of strength.
Lead on trusted friends, family, clergy or professional

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counselors.
Sharing your struggles canoffer new perspective, solutions
or simply a comforting place toevent.
Maintain a growth mindset.
Embrace a growth mindset, whichis the belief that abilities
and intelligence can bedeveloped with effort and

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perseverance.
This mindset can enhancemotivation, foster resilience
and improve performance.
Visualize the journey Regularly.
Take a moment to visualize yourjourney.
Close your eyes, take a deepbreath in, hold it and then

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breathe out and see yourselfaccomplishing your goals.
In that visualization includeboth the challenges and the
tri-infant moments.
By mentally rehearsing andovercoming struggles, you can
build confidence and prepare forreal-world challenges.
The road to success, regardlessof the domain, is rarely smooth

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.
It's sprinkled with challenges,roadblocks, mountains, detours
and other things to help you getstronger.
However, it's essential toremember that these struggles
aren't indicative of failure,but they are markers of
persistence, of your persistence.
Each time you face adversityand choose to persevere, you're

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sculpting a stronger, moreresilient version of yourself.
So, as you head into this weekand the journey beyond, please
carry this mantra close to yourheart.
I embrace struggles not assigns of my failure, but as
proof of my perseverance.

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Okay, superhero, stay strong,stay inspired and remember the
beauty of your journey lies notin the absence of challenges,
but in the strength and spirityou manifest in overcoming them.
Be well.