One of the emptiest things I hear well-meaning teachers, coaches, and even parents say is how proud they are of someone’s work ethic. I don’t mean to say it’s a terrible thing to be proud of, but it’s essentially meaningless if there’s no purpose beyond self-achievement. Why would you get up at 4 a.m., or work out twice a day, or study most weekends, or do any number of hard things without a good reason? It might seem crazy, but to me that’s a waste of time. If you’re a believer, your purpose is ultimately to glorify God, right? To love and serve God and others. Discipline, patience,
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