I’ve been going to the gym for almost a year now.
One of the things I’ve noticed with going to the gym regularly is how ego can affect my long-term plan. Ego screams for short-term benefits without considering the greater good, and we end up suffering.
Weights are an example. I can look impressive by stacking a ton of weight on a barbell and lifting it. My ego feels great. People see how strong I am and I may even beat a personal record.
Great. Except without proper preparation, I increase the risk of injury and increase my recovery time. I look good short-term publically, suffer long-term privately.
Our work tends to go the same way. Doing an all-nighter, making everyone happy, or any other ego driving activity makes you feel good short-term publicly, but long-term you end up burning yourself out in private.
Don’t sacrifice your mission for short-term success, even if it feels right at the moment. Maybe, especially if it feels right at the moment.
