MILES TO RUN BEFORE I SLEEP: HOW AN ORDINARY WOMAN RAN AN EXTRAORDINARY DISTANCE

by Sumedha Mahajan

‘When the world says “no” it means a “yes”.’

Soch gambhir ho to faisle kamzor ho jaate hain (Deep thoughts can weaken decisions.)

Everyone aspires to achieve success but looks for a magic wand, well knowing its basic ingredients are perspiration, persistence and determination. Most give up early and feel contented with material fulfilment and end up cursing destiny or playing the blame game. But few continue to strive and try, defying fate and accomplishing the feat. Triumph comes to determined deeds.

Long-distance running is not just about training, stamina or talent. It has more to do with controlling your mind and building your perseverance.

If you are really strong, your ego will not defeat you.

what doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger.

To become a fighter, you need to learn an important lesson—how to channel both encouragement and discouragement towards enhancing your performance.

a life that is lived without making a difference or making a mark does not deserve a funeral.

When you try to achieve something extraordinary, it comes at a price.

‘Madam, this journey has not finished. The path is very long. You will meet a lot of people who will envy you and talk trash behind your back. This is just a start and you will have to do much bigger things in life. Do not let emotions come in your way. Listen to your heart and mind and not the voices of those around you.’

Live your dreams. Follow your heart. Do not give up, no matter how many times you fail. Life is all about getting up and not going to sleep till the time your dreams are achieved. There is no tomorrow, today is all what matters. Take a leap of faith and follow your dreams. The dreams which you had forgotten as societal norms bogged you down. Go and create your own MILES TO RUN BEFORE I SLEEP.