I had the opportunity this week to chat with a very bright young lady in the gym and the direction of our conversation brought one of my core beliefs to the forefront. I usually see this girl studying while on some piece of cardio equipment, and that is what she was doing when we started talking. While I usually get after her for wasting her time doing lame cardio, the fact that she is there burning some calories while studying her butt off does demonstrate her dedication and her desire to improve herself. That and I admit it’s hard to read notes from class while doing burpees.

I’ve had a few conversations with her and it’s become clear that she’s going places. She is finishing her degree, raising her son, and working for a very large company in an advanced position. When we chat the conversation usually gets into philosophy of life and this one was no exception.
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