The Tighter the Sweeter.

Read the title again and again because I know that you are having absurd thoughts running through your mind. Don’t deny the fact that the title of this post has aroused a kind of funny feeling and thought within your mind because I can see through your mind right now. Well, whichever way you decide to approach this post the end of it will certainly lead you to a greater understanding. Before I go into the business properly, I will like to appreciate those who have been there for me through their comments and tips even when I have become less active due to the current power outage in my area. I love you all and I wish I can reciprocate even better anytime our electricity is rectified.

As above so it is below but have you wondered what it means for something to be below or above? To a none deep thinker, below or above may just represent the sky and ground whenever they hear the saying. Just with the title of this post, those who do not have a deeper understanding of things will certainly think about one thing about the title of this post. The most important thing right now is for you to look at this post with an open mind for a better understanding of the intentions of the writer.

The Tighter the Sweeter

What becomes sweeter when it gets tighter? This was the question that came to mind when this title flew into my mind. Can you take a minute to think about the answer to the question because that is the first move towards understanding the post? While I was thinking to get the answer to the question something else can to my mind and I began to create a connection to the two. The longer the better, this was the second thought that flashed through my mind. It was at this point that I began to understand better. The truth is that you must approach these two statements with a philosophical mindset if you wish to understand them.

A lot of people will not succeed in life because they will always run or quit whenever the struggle becomes very hard, but they do not understand that the way to success is hard and can only be conquered through persistence. When the going gets tough, it is a clear sign that the end is near. Let me use this story to buttress my point.

John’s Journey

John has been training so hard for the 100 and 200 meters race because he has been dreaming of competing for his country in the Olympics. During his training days, John would give up each time his leg muscles starts getting tighter and this was hindering him from meeting the set target. While struggling with this, he miraculously qualified to be among his country's Olympic team. John kept on struggling with this ordeal and this was becoming a very big challenge for him. He got to the point of fighting for his spot because the coach was no longer feeling confident about him.

During the last selection training, John was paired with three other athletes and they were competing for just two remaining spots in the country Olympic team. While they were getting ready, their coach said something that struck John and it was at that time he understood that when his muscles get tighter, it is a sign that he is getting closer to the finish line. As the race started, he ran with every strength and speed he had in him and as usual, he began to feel the tightness in his leg muscles. Before that particular race, John usually slows down each time he begins to feel the tightness on his leg muscles.

As he looked sideways, he found out that all the other athletes were so close to each other that once he loses his speed, it will be the end of his dreams of getting to the Olympics. As the pain in his leg muscles became tighter, he remembered the words of the coach who told than that the moment they begin to feel the tightness on their leg muscles, they should push harder because their success is close. As John thought about this in his mind, instead of doing the usual thing of slowing down, he pushed even harder and it was at that point that he crossed the athlete who was leading. Before John could look above his shoulder to check for any surprises from the other athletes, he had already crossed the finish line with a good record time.

If you had read the short story above, you will understand that a lot of people are not growing or succeeding because they have not understood that when it gets tough that their success is just by the corner. You should understand that the opposite of pain is pleasure and pleasure only comes with success. Hope you have learnt something different today. Don’t give up on your dreams because it has become hard. Keep pushing because you will certainly make it.

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