The “I’ve gotta make today really count!” mantra is probably counter-productive over the long haul. There are going to be off days, and and there will be days where you don’t feel like fighting.

What’s important is that we stick with it, learn from our mistakes, and hone our craft.

A long-distance runner doesn’t focus on covering the first quarter-mile as quickly as possible, their focus is on expending their energy effectively over the course of the race. Mile after mile…