"I thought about quitting"

…but I persisted.

That’s what it means to do your best.

Not, “I gave it a shot, but got turned down, rejected, or convinced myself I’m not as capable as I thought.”

Not doing the most you’re comfortable doing.

But moving beyond those self-limiting beliefs. Taking a leap. Leaning into discomfort. Rejecting dejection and taking responsibility.

Redefining your best effort as giving up the luxury of letting ourself off the hook.

If you always make excuses, you’ll never know your limits.