The Two Moments That Define a Comeback
There are two moments that define a comeback.
- The moment of doubt, and
- The moment of hope
The Moment of Doubt
At the moment of doubt, your mind approaches a fork in the road. You have the option to quit or keep trying. In this moment, you’re overcome by a split second of weakness that opens up the option to quit. Giving up and giving in seems like the fastest way to exhale and get relief.
Then, your training kicks in. You remember your sacrifices. Simultaneously, you remember what it takes to win. When these two memories outweigh your doubt, you gain confidence that your training has prepared you. Even though you know quitting is easier, you choose to keep trying. It’s the choice to keep trying that leads to moment #2 — the moment of hope.
The Moment of Hope
At this moment of hope, your mind visualizes the comeback. The comeback becomes real. You realize that even though your mistakes led to this moment, that those mistakes didn’t crush you. Despite what happened in the past, success is still within reach. What’s more, this moment of hope reminds you that you are in control of your destiny.
It’s in this moment of hope where you snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.