By David Tepera, May 25, 2022
Recently, I was training one of my new male clients, Doug. During Doug’s session, we were discussing a variety of motivational sayings. That’s when Doug threw out, “the only easy day was yesterday.” As we dug into the words, I learned it came from a Navy SEAL motto.
What I’ve gathered through my investigation is that when serving as a Navy SEAL there are no easy days, and as a SEAL Team member each mission may be more challenging than the last.
Now, I don’t mean disrespect towards any military if I don’t have the meaning or phases completely correct. Remember, my oldest son Dustin served in Iraq as an U.S. Army Specialist and passed away almost 10 years ago. We are a strong supportive military flag-waving family. I’m just trying to convey this to you the best I can from my perspective.
The “easy day” motto takes on many different meanings depending on your situation. Bottom line, every day you must work harder than the day before. And, when you work hard, yesterday will seem easy.
So, what’s going on in your life? Are you sitting around wishing for this and that? Do you want the life someone else is living? Are you putting in the hours and dedication towards goals?
There will be those who will hate you because they see you obtaining the success they think they deserve from the work they haven’t done.
Not everyone has the discipline to make yesterday easier than today. When yesterday was a huge challenge, plus you grinded through it, then you realize what you’re capable of. These people will rise to the top and have a fulfilling life.
It’s never too late, so it’s time to put your game face on and don’t worry about the haters.
You can still start that business you’ve dreamed of. You can rise to the top of your company. You can have the relationships you want. You can battle through night or trade school. You can accomplish anything you desire by starting today.
No, it’s not going to be easy, but that makes the reward that much sweeter because you did it. Make sure to thank all those along the way. This is where you’ll find support through the hardest days. Release and let go all those who doubt you because they want you to fail.
But not this time. Failure is no longer an option because the only easy day was yesterday. See you at the top.