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Adversity is definitely a matter of perspective and will change for us all. When it comes to being hurt, that's just part of the game. I don't care what the "game" is either. Be it the gym/the field/the court/etc, if you push the limits and reach what is "elite" for YOU, you are going to get hurt.
The adversity in my eyes is always a battle of logic and as others have said, selfishness. Unless being paid to train (Not many of us are), devoting time to physical improvement is plain selfish. And when you have family to take care of and jobs to excel at which DO pay $, you of course battle with the logic of why the hell you would spend your time on a fruitless endeavor. And it gets harder and harder to thwart the logical rationalization as you get older and wiser.
These days I look it as my reward for doing all that I do to take care of others. With that reward in mind, I make every effort possible to minimize the bullshit that people think is necessary. Once you forgo the television, small talk, pointless meetings, social media, unnecessary commutes, etc, you'll find that there is time for everything that MATTERS not only to you, but also to those whom you care about.
Nicely worded