Three individuals were standing at the base of a steep hill.\u00a0 Having just traveled a great distance, all three were extremely tired, but knew that they must ascend the hill if they were to reach their goal destination.\u00a0 The first individual looked up the steep embankment and remarked,
\n“That’s a pretty steep hill we have to climb.\u00a0 I don’t know if I can make it.\u00a0 Besides, my back hurts, my knees hurt, my whole body hurts!\u00a0 Also, I’ve tried climbing hills like that before, and I never made it to the top – not even once – so I’m just going to sit here at the base and wait for you other two to come back down.\u00a0 In fact, I don’t even know why you’re attempting the climb.\u00a0 You know it’s just about impossible to complete.\u00a0 If you were smart, you’d just sit here with me and enjoy watching those other idiots fail miserably attempting the climb.”<\/p>\n
The other two individuals couldn’t believe their ears.\u00a0 All three had set out to accomplish this goal.\u00a0 They had made a pact that none would quit until they reached their destination.\u00a0 The two remaining were extremely disappointed, but undaunted by their companion’s failure.\u00a0 Onward up the hill the two climbed, full of ambition, knowing that success was within their grasp.\u00a0 About halfway up the second individual paused, took off the backpack, sat down, looked up at the final individual and said, “Y’know, I’m tired.\u00a0 Besides, who’s to say that what I’m looking for will be at the top of the hill.\u00a0 I’ve come this far, and I feel pretty good about what I did.\u00a0 Look at all of those people at the bottom of the hill who couldn’t get this far.\u00a0 They’re the lazy ones!\u00a0 I think instead of climbing up the hill, I’ll just walk around it.\u00a0 That’s easier on my body, and I’ll still reach my goal.\u00a0 It’ll just take a little longer, that’s all!<\/p>\n
The final individual’s head shook in disbelief!<\/p>\n
“I can’t believe you’re willing to compromise the climb just because the challenge is more difficult than we imagined.\u00a0 What if everyone thought that way?\u00a0\u00a0 Well, I’ll rest for a few minutes, but I’m continuing on.\u00a0 I set out to reach the top, and that’s just what I’m going to do.\u00a0 I’m not letting a little fatigue slow me down.\u00a0 Heck, I’m tired also, but I’m not quitting.”<\/p>\n
So on the final individual trudged, up, up, up the hill until the crest was just a few feet away.\u00a0 With a final burst of energy and effort, the summit was reached.\u00a0 The goal was attained!\u00a0 Looking around, the individual was disappointed.\u00a0 “My two friends should be here with me so that we can all celebrate together.\u00a0 But I realize that in life there are quitters, campers, and climbers.\u00a0 They chose to quit and camp, I chose to climb!”
\nThe above story is dramatized for effect, but the end result can apply to many situations in life.\u00a0 Are you a quitter, camper, or climber.\u00a0 Before you answer, let’s define each and list the predominant characteristics. See which category you fall into!<\/p>\n
Quitters are people who…well…quit!\u00a0 They quit on themselves and others.\u00a0 Quitters cop out, back out, drop out, run out, and get kicked out.\u00a0 They get upset if things aren’t going according to plan, yet are quick to blame others for their own lack of progress.\u00a0 Quitters abandon their cause or goal easily, usually seeking the “shortcut” in exchange.\u00a0 Quitters are quick to try and drag others back down to their level of discontentment.\u00a0 They want everyone to feel as bad as they feel and will take any means necessary to “rain on your parade.”\u00a0 Quitters can be great gossips and backbiters.\u00a0 I call quitters “The boo-bugs” – you know – the people who talk about you behind your back about why and when you’ll fail, but in reality are jealous because they don’t have the drive, discipline, determination, desire, and heart to accomplish what others have worked hard for.\u00a0 They are externally motivated, meaning instead of achieving their own definition of success, they want to try and accomplish what others have done.\u00a0 Quitters move from plan to plan and location to location seeking the magic answer.\u00a0 Unfortunately, quitters never quite realize that they can achieve success.\u00a0 The irony is that quitters usually suffer more pain, hardship, and discontentment further down the road.\u00a0 Quitters just have to quit complaining and just start doing!\u00a0 If they would put as much energy into achieving success as they do into complaining, making excuses, and changing courses, success would be virtually guaranteed.<\/p>\n
Campers are people who start out ambitious, but somewhere down the road they get stuck in a rut.\u00a0 Campers do the same thing day in and day out.\u00a0 Comfort becomes their primary goal.\u00a0 Campers become satisfied with mediocrity – their favorite slogan is “That’s good enough!”\u00a0 For campers, anything that doesn’t challenge them beyond their present potential is acceptable.\u00a0 Campers usually choose the easier, more traveled road.\u00a0 They don’t want to be pushed or challenged to grow, because growth (both mental and physical) can be hurtful and painful.\u00a0 Campers float between internal and external motivation depending upon the challenge.\u00a0 Once campers become accustomed to a current way of living it’s difficult for them to change because of fear.\u00a0 The fear of success, fear of failure, or fear that their lives will become disrupted or compromised beyond their control dominate their thoughts.\u00a0 Campers can have great unrealized, untapped potential.\u00a0 They just have to believe in themselves, let go of their fears and inhibitions, and not let anyone or anything deter them from their goal.<\/p>\n
Climbers live without compromise.\u00a0 They make no excuses for their lack of progress other than “I could have\/should have worked harder.”\u00a0 Climbers accept responsibility for their actions and seldom place blame on others.\u00a0 They may camp for a while, but only to gather strength for the next challenge.\u00a0 Climbers accept challenges readily – they welcome adversity and continually strive for self-improvement.\u00a0 Climbers understand that in the pursuit of a goal, it’s not really the destination or end result, but rather the process or journey that’s the challenge.\u00a0 Climbers continually challenge themselves by making “games” out of reaching goals.\u00a0 Reaching or mastering one goal just allows a climber to start a new game.\u00a0 Climbers are internally motivated, usually with a Type A personality – a real go-getter!\u00a0 A climbers philosophy is simply “I can, I will, I shall!”\u00a0 Climbers make a way when there appears to be no way!<\/p>\n
CLIMBERS NEVER QUIT!<\/p>\n
QUITTERS NEVER CLIMB!<\/p>\n
DON’T QUIT!<\/p>\n
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
\nWhen the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
\nWhen care is pressing you down a bit – rest if you must, but don’t you quit!<\/p>\n
Life is queer with its twists and turns, as every one of us sometimes learns,
\nAnd many a person turns about when they might have won had they stuck it out.
\nDon’t give up though the pace seems slow – you may succeed with another blow.<\/p>\n
Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor’s cup;
\nand he learned too late when the night came down, how close he was to the golden crown.<\/p>\n
Success is failure turned inside out – so don’t complain and please don’t pout,
\nstick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,-
\nIt’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit!<\/p>\n
From:\u00a0http:\/\/www.personaltrainingsystems.net\/gym\/Quitters_Campers_Climbers.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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