Something that is a constant source of inspiration for me, particularly in difficult (or high stress) situations, is the knowledge that I have the ability to make choices. Everyday I wake up, and one of the first things I think about is what I’m going to do that day. Will I work hard? Will I exercise? Will I eat the right foods? Will I read? Will I write? It’s so easy to not do any of those things. It’s incredibly easy to sit on the couch, surf Reddit all day, and eat potato chips–and...
