Addiction to Lifting and Pursuing Success through Years of Effort

The speaker expresses feeling a love-hate relationship with lifting, initially wanting a break but ultimately missing the pain and feeling addicted. They emphasize the need for years of effort to excel in any pursuit, dismissing the notion of inherent talent. The focus shifts from questioning how long it takes to achieve success to enjoying the process for as long as possible, highlighting a change in perspective towards investing time and dedication in a chosen activity.