Compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, humans are not particularly strong or fast. But as you know, our ability to think logically and strategically catapulted our species to the top of the food chain. However, what we lack in strength, aggression and quickness, we made up for with endurance. We have the ability to maintain a slow and steady walk for hours and even days. Our ancestors knew this and used it to their advantage to survive. Meaning, early humans would literally walk their prey to death. We still carry with us this persistence. This endurance. Most of the time, you’re not going to be the fastest or strongest. Statistics tell us this. But what can set you apart is not the flare. It’s the grind. The grit. The determination required to win the long race. So stop thinking in present terms. Stop thinking in immediate gratification. Start thinking steps and miles ahead. Pace yourself and build that endurance. And one day you may surprise yourself with how far you’ve gone.