The journey to the top comes with sacrifices and it has been suggested, "that it's lonely at the top." Whomever coined this phrase, lost sight of the mission after facing so many unworthy competitors. It's a constant battle to keep challengers at bay while awaiting a worthy adversary to present themselves. Often times that adversary might be the reflection staring back at us in the mirror. Whether in life or athletics, we may face opponents that possess abilities equal to that of own. It's in those moments of adversity that our mortality comes into question. Sometimes facing a younger version
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