NY Giant Hall of Famer Michael Strahan recently addressed the players at the Giants’ Rookie Mini Camp. He concluded his talk by saying, “The harder you work, the easier it is.”
At this point in their careers, the path is steep, every step is a struggle, and every obstacle is like a mountain. But his comment reminds them that when they keep showing up day after day and give their best that something incredible happens.
With consistent effort, they will build momentum. What once felt overwhelming starts to become familiar. Their skills will sharpen and their confidence will grow, turning hard tasks into achievable steps. Eventually, those things that seemed impossible start to feel natural. Not because the challenges have disappeared but because they have earned ease through effort.
Shane Parrish, host of “The Knowledge Project” Podcast (a close friend’s favorite) is often heard saying, “What separates good work from great isn’t talent, it’s persistence.”
So when things get tough in football or in life, remember: the harder you work now the easier it will become later. You are not just working hard. You are building resilience and a version of yourself that can handle anything.
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