In this episode some of the main things we touch on are:Lack of persistence creates bad failures not good onesComfort creep. Learning to make difficult and discomfort a normal place to operate fromPersistence is necessary for survival in the natural worldNot letting disappointment override your desire to continue moving forwardChanging your attitude to make struggling and doing hard things funPhysically placing yourself in difficult scenariosHaving faith in that experiencing difficulty had net positive rewards throughout lifeIf you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two conversation so be sure to add your two cents after each episode!Thanks to Tamron Americas for being our lead sponsor this episode! You can check out their website below to see their full lineup of camera lenses or visit your nearest photo retailer to purchase their products:https://tamron-americas.com/Thanks to iStorage for being a sponsor of today's episode. You can check out their datAshur PRO+C flash encrypted hard drive and their datAshur BT hard drive by clicking this link: https://istorage-uk.com/usaUse the the code ISPM15 for 15% offMake a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show