Don't Be Afraid to Climb

Rock Climber One goes climbing very frequently. He never misses a day. It is part of his daily routine to pack his climbing kit, and ascend to the same spot, 200 feet above ground level. He has never attempted to go higher.

Climber Two goes climbing every once in a while. More like once a week. Each time he climbs, he sets a goal to go 10 feet higher than he did last time. 

Who will have more success as a climber? 

Climber Two understands that he has already climbed to 100 feet. He has now moved on to hitting 110 feet. Even though he doesn't climb as frequently, his time climbing is better spent than Climber One, who is just getting good at climbing to 200 feet.

This example relates directly to training (and just about any other thing in life for that matter). If you want to get good at something, you can’t afford to be stagnant. Each attempt needs to challenge you more than your last one. 

Push further than what you are currently comfortable with every day.