My Students are my Teachers

I was inspired by the effort and work ethic the clients I tried this morning:

• A 63 yr old overweight female who pushed herself to use heavier kettlebells, owns her dysfunction and fights to overcome it.
• A 38 yr old female who conquered a brutal series of Squats, Cleans and Push Presses with double kettlebells, pullups and 10 minutes of 35lb kettlebell snatches.
• A 50+ retired male throwing around double 20kgs, squatting double 24kgs alternating with pullups and then 10 minutes of 24kg swings. 

What all of them have in common is a great blend of humility and a warrior spirit. They push themselves. They are aware of how far they have come while at the same time realizing how much untapped potential remains. They look forward to performing increasingly harder workouts with enthusiasm because it is a sign of progress yet to be realized.  These are individuals who are strong. They do not boast or brag. They have perspective. They have humility. They have confidence. They have courage.  

I am honored to be their instructor.
Today I was their student.
I pledge to follow their example.
  
Closing thoughts...

 True strength is accompanied by gentleness.True power with restraint.
True Greatness with Humility.
True leadership with servitude.  
These are signs of hard earned experience and wisdom. 

 A beginner who mistakes natural ability and talent for skill will have a rude awakening in the presence of true greatness.