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Re:How hard should I push myself? by kaitai on Friday January 22, 2021 @09:01PM (#25878806)
There are different kinds of powering through.

I powered through writing my dissertation and got a PhD.

I powered through a workout that felt wrong and got rhabdomyolysis.

You win some, you lose some. Consider the risks and the rewards.

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Re:How hard should I push myself? by sul_tasto on Saturday January 23, 2021 @08:47PM (#25888151)
My coach used to say, “Know the difference between pain and strain.”
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Re:How hard should I push myself? by rramadass on Saturday January 23, 2021 @09:34PM (#25888494)
Perfectly put!.
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