Only you and I know - Phil Collins

Time to be honest and 'Rip Off your plasters'...

As a Coach, 'Ripping the plaster off' can sometimes come across as being insensitive and cruel, however when the way ahead is plain to see - acknowledging the truth and pruning away the excuses always proves to be the best approach and has the best long-term effects.

I asked AI and it says that 'Ripping the plaster off can be a metaphor for various aspects of life - confronting uncomfortable truths, facing challenges head-on, or making difficult decisions. It's about embracing discomfort for the sake of growth and progress. Just like the physical act of removing a plaster, it can be painful and unnerving, but often necessary for healing'. 

Well, AI has it there in a nutshell only it's not so easy these days to rip the plaster off in case you cause added distress and alarm at confronting those uncomfortable truths head-on for those that might not want to hear them. Personally, I'm always happy to know where I stand, and I know what I'm good at and also, what I'm not so good at. For instance, I know I'd be the world's worst 'Ironman' as the swim part is 2400m and not my personal PB of a mere 15m. I'm not going to be offended if you tell me to stick to dry land!

Phil Collins lyrics ' You know, we really only wanna hear the things we like to say' harnesses the act of plaster ripping perfectly.

Sure, my world's tough but it gets results. Failure isn't an option in my game and being realistic and honest with yourself, however painful that might be, will always deliver. Adding layers of plaster will only make things more sceptic and lead to future disappointment. 

If can be a positive process and ripping the plaster off is a powerful metaphor for courage, resilience, and the willingness to confront discomfort in pursuit of healing and growth. Whether it's in personal relationships, professional endeavours, or running Ultramarathons. The metaphor reminds us that sometimes the most difficult moments are also the most transformative and by embracing discomfort and facing challenges head-on, we can uncover our true strength and potential.

Amen.

1,186 Marathons - 277 Ultras - 17 Marathon des Sables - 9 Guinness World Records - One Life