There have been times on my ride home from work, when I just feel like hammering the peddles. Usually after the odd rough day, or odd really good day, I just want to go all out.
And it feels good at first, you feel superhuman, the adrenalin firing the urge to just go.
But adrenalin is myth your brain teaches your body. It doesn't make you into a superhero, it briefly masks the fact you're mortal. So when the initial zeal begins to fade, like the moment the curtain is drawn to reveal the true Wizard of Oz, the real you is revealed again.
In my case, a 46 year old man with 46 year old legs. I blow up and crawl the rest of the way home. This is why interval training is the smart strategy.
It's the same with a new relationship that fizzles out after the first jolt of excitement.
Or a project you start at a million miles an hour not stopping to think, tearing away at your first instincts.
Or the job you take because you hate the current one too much to think straight.
Because there are two kinds of passion.
There is kind that's Fire. All heart, the head doesn't get a look in. Like a supernova, it burns really brightly and then fades just as quick.
Then there is Ice version, it's cool, calm, considered. It lasts a hell of lot longer because both the brain and the emotions are collaborating. Emotions don't call all the shots, you don't do anything too dumb, but the head doesn't rule either, so you don't end up bored. This is much more effective and at getting results, and when you apply it to yourself, you are more likely to find a love that lasts and lasts.
To succeed, I think you need to learn the trick of understanding and learning the art of Icy Passion.
Making sure both head and heart are involved in making decisions. You won't last if you do not deeply care, yet without guidance by the head, you'll either burn out or simply commit to the wrong thing.
It's tough to control your emotions when you're inspired, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy is it?
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