The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F. by Mark Mason
2. The common cultural narratives would tell me that I somehow failed myself, that I am a quitter or a loser, that I just did not "have it', that I gave up on my dream and that maybe I let myself succumb to the pressures of society. But, the truth is far less interesting than any of these explanations. The truth is, I thought I wantedout something, but it turns out I did not. End of story. I wanted the reward and not the struggle. I wanted the result and not the process. I was in love with not the fight but only the victory. And life does not work that way. Who you are is defined by what you're willing to struggle for. People who enjoy the struggles of a gym are the ones who run triathlons. People enjoy long workweeks and the politics of the corporate ladder are the ones who fly to the top of it. This is not about willpower or grit. This is not another admonishment of "no pain, no gain'. This is the most simple and basic component of life: Out Struggle Determine...