Whenever I see a professional athlete playing at a high level, an actor delivering a perfect monologue, or marvel over the prose of my favorite authors I have to remind myself the incredible hard work that went into building each craft.
When we watch the Super Bowl, Tony Awards, or see the emblem "Pulitzer Prize" gracing the cover of a book we are seeing a snapshot. The thousands of hours that went into seeing something personally meaningful through are not measured. We are not privy to how many times an actor though about quitting, or an athlete doubted his ability.
It's important to take into account that most of what it takes to become great at something isn't sexy. It's hard, hard work and it must be done when nobody's watching.
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