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…