Winning and Losing, Success and Failure

When you win, you lose.
When you lose, you win.

When you fail, you succeed.
When you succeed, you fail.

These simple four sentences appear to be, as my mother would state, "crazy talk, Joseph." On the surface, the words have opposite meaning from the other, win/lose, succeed/fail. In reality, they are two sides of one coin.

What is important is that you should learn something about yourself. Personal and emotional sacrifices that accompany successes and wins can be viewed as failures and losses. It depends on the perspective of the observer. Failures and losses that occur can be viewed as great motivators and teaching mechanisms, acting as catalysts for self-improvement.

Be mindful of your attitude and how it relates to your physical training. Be open to the notion that training is both winning and losing, succeeding and failing. It is just one coin with two perspectives. On which side it finally lands is up to you.

N.B. If you want to do an exercise that will really tax your anaerobic system, do Burpees in your training. They will improve your fitness and if done sincerely, will kick your butt.