Speaking notes:
Most people like to know what to expect. They don’t like change. They don’t like surprises.
The appeal of fast food franchises is they are all the same.
McDonalds in Tucumcari, NM has the same food as New York City.
How would you feel if you woke up one day and discovered that every McDonalds in the world was now vegan? And every one has a different menu.
Vegans: every option you had in your city was now a BBQ.
Now imagine that everything in your world turned upside down. Not just food choices, but everything about your life.
If you’re an ultramarathon runner, you will have a huge advantage over the rest of the world.
You have the mindset to adapt to changes and overcome challenges.
I remember when I first saw The Matrix. I watched it 3x.
It was one of the turning points in my journey to be where I am today.
I was like Neo – living in the Matrix with the feeling that something about reality was off-kilter.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have someone pull me out and download new programs into my head.
It took decades of work (trial and error) for me to change.
I still like a routine. I like to know what to expect from life.
But, as I talked about last week, It’s easy to have life throw you a curve.
Our car broke down. It probably needs a new engine.
The dealer said 2 weeks before they can even look at it.
We have to rely on our Ford Expedition – work vehicle.
This is only a minor curve-ball.
Sometimes you go through circumstances that turn your whole life upside down.
You feel like those in the Matrix who suddenly get unplugged.
At least Neo had a clue that things weren’t what they seem.
This is why I talk about the ultramarathon mindset. Listen to people here who push themselves to extreme.
Physical and emotional exhaustion – and then rain, heat, equipment failure, nutrition or hydration problems.
Mindset is what gets you through.
Train your mind like you train your body.
When things go wrong. When your plan falls apart. Thats when you need to keep yourself together. If you fall apart, you’re in deep trouble.
Running long distances will help you with your mindset.
But train your mind separate from running.
Also, you can train your mind to be resilient without running.
Ultramarathon mindset is for life as well as running.
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