this snippet will always remain relevant
it's super tempting to take the path of least resistance. scrolling through insta, avoiding anything too challenging, staying in the comfort zone. but here's the thing: the more you avoid hard things, the harder life actually becomes. even the smallest challenges can feel overwhelming when you're not used to pushing yourself.
i recently decided to relearn math-linear algebra, calculus, stats-not because my day-to-day job requires it right now neither i am preparing for an interview, but because it's challenging. it's been a while since i've pushed my brain in that way. maybe you could say i have been on an autopilot mode. but the ongoing journey has been refreshing. it's like going to the gym, but for your mind. the process of working through tough problems, forcing myself to sit with discomfort, has reminded me how important it is to stay sharp and disciplined, even if i don't know exactly when i'll need it.
doing hard things trains you. it helps you to take the control of your mind.
it builds this mental toughness that sticks with you, no matter what you're doing. you know how people go to the gym even when they don't feel like it?
it's not easy for them either, but they still do it, for themselves, their body, their health, out of habit, out of sheer discipline. when you consistently push yourself to take on challenges, you start to see yourself differently. once you've proven to yourself that you can handle the tough stuff, everything else starts feeling a little more manageable. it's not just about being good at math or work or just navigating life-it's about building a mindset where you know you can figure things out, no matter how tough they seem.
but when you avoid hard things, you're essentially telling your mind to stay on autopilot. and the problem with autopilot is that it doesn't help you grow. when life throws something challenging your way, you're more likely to crumble because you haven't built up that mental toughness. discomfort will always feel like an intruder if you're not used to facing it.
so next time you feel like avoiding something because it seems hard, lean into it. push yourself to do the difficult thing. that's where the growth happens. discipline isn't built by staying comfy-it's built by showing up, especially when things get tough and proving to yourself that you're capable of more than you think.