The Habits of a Try-Hard
Being a try-hard isn't embarrassing to achieve but embarrassing to pursue. Mediocrity is safe to pursue but embarrassing to achieve.
They called us "try-hards" in school like it was an insult. But here's the truth: putting in genuine effort is the only path to meaningful growth.
Think about it – every person you admire, every achievement worth celebrating, came from someone who dared to care more than average. Someone who showed up early, stayed late, asked the "obvious" questions, and didn’t allow fear of looking foolish to halt their pursuit of mastery.
This year, forget about grand resolutions. Instead, focus on consistently showing up and giving your all. Because here's what those playground critics never understood: habits shape behaviors, and behaviors shape lives.
So yes, I'm a try-hard. I care deeply about improving. I'm willing to look awkward while learning—and I often do.
In a world that often celebrates mediocrity and mocks ambition, wear your effort like a badge of honor. Because at the end of the day, the real foolishness isn't in trying too hard – it's in not trying at all.