Speed v Endurance
For a while now, I've been
wondering about Speed and Endurance. Is one better than the other, do
they work in hand, what could possibly make them benefit us in the
long run.
As I Pondered on this, my
mind drew to athletics and two particular well known athletes – Mo
Farah and Usain Bolt. Both are respected superstars in their
respective disciplines but in both of them – 100m and 5,000m /
10,000m they both need one or the other.
Usain Bolt needs Speed and
somewhat Endurance. One to win the race and one to be able to go as
fast as he can whereas Mo Farah will probably focus on Endurance and
then later Speed as he goes into the final bend. Ultimately, Bolt
will focus on Speed and Farah will focus on Endurance
How does this apply to us
in normal everyday life?
Picture two people, both
heading in the same direction. The first person is bent over, out of
breath, tired. The second person seems content with life walking
along, he gets to his destination with all the energy in the world.
That right there tells its
own story. Which person would you rather be. I'd rather be the person
who is content with life, with the knowledge that I will get to my
destination with time to spare and I will still get my reward
In life, you will get people
who are ahead of you in all areas of your life i.e. jobs,
relationships, financial, personal development. You will probably
look at them wishing you were just like them. I have been in that
position but that led to me feeling stressed, burn out, loss of
energy and suffering with fatigue. I didn't help but until I realised
and stopped chasing after people, I became more comfortable and more
content and came to the conclusion that I can make it if I go at the
speed I am capable of and the speed God knows I am capable of.
Just because someone who you
know or you can see them afar, they are achieving many things at a
fast rate, it doesn't mean that you should jump from the starting
blocks at a fast speed. Be steady
Hebrews
10 v 36 - For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done
the will of God you may receive what is promised.
Here,
we see that it mentions that we need to have Endurance. Once we
endure what life throws at us and complete the will of God, we shall
receive what is promised. Be in the knowledge that you will receive
what is rightfully yours in due course. Complete the journey, endure
all things, endure what life has to bring you.
Life
may bring you trials, obstacles, rejection, temptation and a whole
host of other things but do what is right and you will get what is
yours.
Life in
general is not a 100m sprint, its a marathon. It's not how fast you go, it's how far you can travel.Take your time, don't
mind anybody else and just focus on yourself and your race. Remember,
the person in front of you and the person behind you may be going in
the same direction, they may achieve things more faster than you but
if you keep what you are doing, you will surely reach the finishing
line.
A
reason why most people suffer from fatigue and stress is because they
are going at a speed which is not suited to them. It will then take
them a while to get back in top condition and this then causes them
to fall back further down the pecking order. Stop, relax and go at
your speed, if you go at your speed then it will help you get where
God needs you to be. Let him coach you and guide you on the track. He
knows best, he created you so he knows the best speed for you.
Don't
get burnt out trying to chase after people, Don't get burnt out while
you're on the top bend, Go at your speed and make sure you finish the
race. Endurance is key, Use Speed Wisely. You can make it if you
approach the journey wisely.
Finish
the race, don't stop halfway.
Endurance
is Key
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