Our colleague Elena Paraskevas-Thadani talks about the process of growth, strength, and how we might learn to appreciate our capability to handle and take on more.

“The thing about getting stronger is the weights never get lighter.”

That’s what my 17-year-old son—who’s dedicated to lifting and fitness—said to me recently. And he’s right.

As we grow stronger, more capable, and more experienced, the challenges we take on grow with us. The workload doesn’t lighten, the expectations don’t shrink—but we rise to meet them with more power, resilience, and clarity than we had before.

It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come when we’re still pushing against resistance. But if it feels heavy, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It means you’ve grown, and now you’re lifting more.

Keep pushing. Stay sharp. Don’t get complacent.

Growth isn’t about things getting easier. It’s about becoming strong enough to handle more.

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