8.2 Shannon Miller: Push Yourself

"It's important to push yourself further than you think you can go each and every day—as that is what separates the good from the great." - Shannon Miller

Do you go as hard as you can go? Do you push yourself past your limits, or do you stay in your comfort zone?

There are three types of athletes: those who show up and go through the motions, those who go hard when they feel like it, and those who push themselves past their limits every workout.

Talent can only take you so far. Every coach’s goal is to help athletes maximize their potential, and that only happens through consistent habits and pushing themselves past their comfort zone when it’s time to work.

Shannon Miller, one of the most decorated U.S. gymnasts in history, once said, "It's important to push yourself further than you think you can go each and every day—as that is what separates the good from the great."

She joined the national team at 13, scored perfect 10s, became a world champion and Olympic gold medalist—because she kept getting better.

That kind of greatness comes from a daily commitment to being your best and going harder than you want to.

Every night before you sleep, and every morning when you wake up, ask yourself: Am I going to get through the day, or go all in to become the best I can be?

Question of the Day: Do you go as hard as you can go? Do you push yourself past your limits, or do you stay in your comfort zone? In what areas can you have better habits and push yourself harder?