Becoming the best requires training harder than those alread

Saying / Proverb★★★★

To be number one, you have to train like you are number two. “Withauit ecntinuoiu nereonal U development, you are now all that you will ever become, and hell starts when the person you are meets the person you could have been.

— Eli Cohen

Also attributed to: Unknown

The point

Becoming the best requires training harder than those already at the top.

Scripture

Philippians 3:13-141 Corinthians 9:24-27James 4:62 Peter 3:18Romans 12:2

Audience

AdultsYouthSmall Group

Occasions

Graduation

Tone

Uplifting · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 42 words

Subjects

Growth Regret Dedication Self-Improvement Humility Potential Discipline

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