Here’s one of the most powerful things I’ve learned:
Trying once doesn’t count.
It’s just the warm-up.
When I was sick, I had to fight for every inch of strength. Every breath. I started doing 10 reps of everything, lung exercises, movement, mindset practices. Not because it was magic, but because it was measurable.
I didn’t always feel better on the first try. But I built power in the repeat.
That’s how the 10-Rep Rule was born.
It’s one of the mindsets I now teach leaders, teams, and everyday humans who want to become more resilient without waiting for a crisis. Here’s the basic idea:
- Try before you quit. One attempt is not the whole story.
- Train for rejection. Every “no” sharpens your approach.
- Track tiny wins. Momentum builds in inches.
- Remind your brain you’re built for this. Effort changes identity.
- Take the shot. Rejection stings less than regret.
This is how you build a life that doesn’t quit. Not with perfection, but with practice.
So what’s something you gave up on too early?
Try again, 10 reps at a time.