Paying the price is an essential part of reaping the reward. Anything you receive without investing something of yourself in, will simply not have much value to you.
Have you ever been part of a sports team that won a game by forfeit, just because the other team didn’t show up? Remember how that felt? It was an empty victory. Even though the game went into the win column, it felt more like a defeat. That’s because although the goal is to win, the whole point is to play the game.
The point of life is not to collect empty trophies. Yes, winning is important but it is the earning of the victory that gives it meaning. You can buy plenty of old trophies by going to garage sales. Though they will probably look impressive on your shelf, they won’t bring any real value to your life.
The real, meaningful rewards are the ones no one can see. They’re the inner rewards of satisfaction for a job well done and confidence that you can do even more. Be thankful for each opportunity to pay the price. For it is in paying the price that you give real value and meaning to the reward.
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