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Embracing Discomfort through Competitive Rowing
The speaker finds value in competitive rowing because it brings them incredible discomfort, which prepares them to handle discomfort in other aspects of life. They purposely seek out discomfort to train themselves to be ready for it. The physical challenges of competitive rowing, such as the intense physical strain of a four-minute race, help the speaker to confront and overcome discomfort. Additionally, during races, the speaker faces internal voices tempting them to slow down or quit, but they push through and continue rowing.
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