So often parents carry their kids 26.1 miles of a marathon, then set them down when they’re within sight of the finish line. When they cross over that finish line, everyone hugs and congratulates them. But they haven’t really gotten there. They had very little to do with it—and they know it. You won’t get a sense of control over your life by avoiding hard work or receiving unearned trophies. It comes from diligence and commitment.
