"The phrase, "Choose your hard," is attributed to a poem by Devon Brough which offers examples of choosing the "hard" that leads to positive outcomes over the "hard" that results in suffering. As a writer who is constantly seeking inspiration, and as a person with lived severe mental illness who has endured many challenges, and just as a human being living in turbulent times, this quote resonated with me because it asks us to be intentional about the choices we make in our lives."
"Usually the more difficult choice is the ones that in the long run will yield the greatest benefits-the ones that most closely align with our values and our goals. If we desire to be a CEO, then chances are we cannot get there without getting an MBA and studying hard. As psychologist Harry Cohen writes, " Our intentions give us an invaluable sense of purpose and control. ""
"Choose your hard" frames difficulty as a selectable path between growth and suffering. Life consistently presents challenges that people can avoid or confront. Choosing the more difficult but constructive path intentionally aligns actions with personal values and long-term goals and typically produces greater benefits. Intentions provide a sense of purpose and control and function as a guiding North Star through adversity. Remaining faithful to those intentions supports reliability, focus, and the capacity to overcome setbacks. A lived example describes recovery from hospitalization and an intention to demonstrate workplace reliability by continuing to show up and minimize further medical interruptions.
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