"Il faut développer des callosités sur votre cerveau tout comme vous développez des callosités sur vos mains"
— David Goggins
Simplified Meaning:
Our brains need to get stronger in the same way our hands do when we work hard with them. Imagine a guitar player: when they start playing, their fingers might hurt and get blisters. But over time, with practice, their fingers develop tough skin, making it easier to play. The more they practice, the less it hurts. Similarly, to deal with challenges and stress in life, our minds need to become tougher. Just like a guitar player keeps practicing despite the pain, we need to keep facing difficult situations to become mentally stronger. This means not giving up when things get tough and trying to learn from every hard situation. Over time, handling stress and overcoming obstacles become easier because our brains are used to dealing with them. In daily life, this could mean not avoiding hard tasks or problems but tackling them head-on. For example, if someone is afraid of public speaking, they should practice it more, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. Eventually, their fear will lessen, and they will become more confident. This mental toughness helps in achieving goals and staying resilient in the face of difficulties.