If you don't experience failure, you can never break through yourself; if you don't believe in yourself, you can never overcome failure.
This is an iron law of life, especially for Lu Ke. From the first day he chose rugby, no one was optimistic about his future. Everyone was waiting for his failure and surrender. Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning were him The only supporters, maybe, now can be added to Logan, Marcus and a large group of fans.
However, Lu Ke has never been afraid. In the face of failure, he never flinched; in the face of setbacks, he was never timid; in the face of difficulties, he never hesitated. It was true before and it is true now.
What's more, this time's failure confirmed this in a substantial way, breaking and then building.
After that day of running beyond his limits, his personal attributes actually increased!
First, the willpower increased by two points, from 81 points to 83 points; at the same time, the mental quality also increased a bit, from 84 points to 85 points; finally, the endurance index actually increased. A breakthrough was also made, reaching 82 points. Compared with before, the increase was a full two points.
There is no doubt that these three sub-items are Lu Ke's strengths, which means that it is difficult to achieve breakthroughs through natural methods without the superposition of basic points; but this time, after experiencing a failure , after experiencing an extreme challenge, they all achieved substantial growth.
Moreover, it increased by five points!
This level is comparable to the effect of concentrated strength training in the past period, and it is enough to be called appalling. Although it can be said that the accumulation of previous quantitative changes was indispensable, and after reaching the critical point, it promoted the birth of qualitative changes in one go, but when it actually happened, it was still a bit unbelievable.
Sure enough, this once again proves that only by constantly breaking through yourself in extreme challenges can you climb to a higher peak.
Especially for athletes in competitive sports, behind every birth and breakthrough of world records, there are also unremitting efforts, as well as constant impacts and challenges in difficult situations. The setbacks of failure are the ups and downs we must go through in order to achieve a better version of ourselves.
Two consecutive losses will not be a stumbling block for Lu Ke's career, but a stepping stone to climb to the top.
That night, Lu Ke did not go home, but stayed at his parents' house.
Lu Zhengze was always uneasy at work. Although Jiang Youning sent a text message saying that Lu Ke seemed to be fine, he was still a little worried. He rushed home immediately after get off work and looked at Lu Ke who was studying the game video, but he was still solemn. He calmly sat down and encouraged Lu Ke, cheering him on.
Those simple and unpretentious words, even a little clumsy, were the truest thoughts deep in Lu Zhengze's heart.
Lu Ke did not interrupt his father, but listened carefully. Later, he took the initiative to mention the NBA, which was in a shutdown crisis this year, as well as Stephen Curry, whom he had made friends with, and the possibility of going to Staples Stadium to watch games in the future. , Lu Zhengze chatted with Lu Ke enthusiastically.
The atmosphere at home became light again. Life can be very complicated, but life can also be very simple. Sometimes, happiness is just a care and greeting in a difficult situation.
Early the next morning, Lu Ke once again followed his biological clock, got up early, and started training step by step.
That defeat has become the past, not forgotten in the corner of memory, but no longer a scar that cannot be looked at directly.
In fact, facing such a helpless defeat by the Baltimore Ravens, we not only cannot forget it, but also remember it more deeply in our hearts. We watch the game video over and over again, looking for our own weaknesses, looking for the weaknesses of our opponents, and rediscovering the key to victory. key. Only in this way can the relationship between victory and defeat be reversed in the next confrontation.
A new day, a new beginning.
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Mike Rupadi drove to the training base early in the morning. It was not yet six o'clock, and the entire training base was quiet. Even the chirping of birds seemed empty and distant, and the roar of the sea breeze could be vaguely heard. , as if he was the only one in the world, enjoying this tranquility as much as he wanted.
The defeat that just ended on Thursday was a game that was nailed on the pillar of shame for every player on the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line, with nine sacks, even without looking into historical records. They also know that this is bound to be one of the worst games in history, enough to become the laughing stock of every offensive line.
As offensive linemen, their job is to protect the quarterback and clear the way for the running back. And nine sacks, this is undoubtedly the most terrible work result, mocking their negligence and embarrassment wantonly and arrogantly. Even if the fans point at their noses and yell, they don't have the confidence to talk back.
Rupadi hated such defeat.
In the past few weeks, the offensive line's outstanding performance has made them get carried away, and the Ravens defeated them with a shocking education, making them realize that they are still too much on the NFL field. They are immature, let alone becoming famous and joining the Hall of Fame. They still have a long way to go before they can truly establish themselves.
He didn't know what to do, so he could only practice more and more.
Today is Saturday, still a day off. Yesterday, after sleeping hard all day at home, Rupadi got up early, set off early, and arrived at the training base early, ready to start practicing silently.
However, when passing by the training ground and heading to the locker room, Rupadi caught a figure on the court out of the corner of his eyes. He couldn't help but stop. Through the barbed wire fence, he saw Lu who was undergoing passing training. Ke.
Lu Ke is a lunatic on the training ground, and this is no secret among the team. Everyone knows that as an undrafted rookie on the court, Lu Ke has put in unimaginable efforts. Even the gatekeepers guarding the court know that Lu Ke's training intensity and quality are impressive.
Lu Ke has already started passing training, which means that his daily routine of 10,000-meter variable speed running has been completed. Looking at his watch, Rupati couldn't imagine when exactly Lu Ke started today's training.
His eyes fell on Lu Ke. At this time, he was doing lateral movement footwork training, and at the same time he began to complete long passes. From left to right, a goal pass; from right to left, a corner post pass; from left to right , a sideline pass; and then from right to left, a goal pass.
The whole training is extremely boring, repeated over and over again, every movement is meticulous, and there is no slack at all; there are clouds of steam rising from the body, and the hot sweat has wetted the jersey, making it look like you are soaking in a hot spring. Average. It was biting and cold in San Francisco at the end of November, which gradually outlined Lu Ke's persistence in working hard.
Rupati took two steps forward, but couldn't help but pause.
He wanted to apologize. As the patron saint of Lu Ke's blind side, the nine sacks in the last game were too exaggerated. This was his dereliction of duty - although not all nine sacks were broken through from the blind side, as an offensive lineman As a member of the team, he has an unshirkable responsibility to protect the pockets riddled with holes.
The words of apology went around in my mind countless times, but I didn't know how to express them. He has never been a person who is good at talking. Even a "thank you" is extremely clumsy, and the "sorry" is even more difficult to say.
After much hesitation, Rupati turned and walked to the locker room. After changing his training clothes, he came to the training ground again and strode towards Lu Ke.
I simulated the apology script countless times in my mind, but when I came to Lu Ke's side, it completely turned into a blank. I couldn't remember a word, couldn't make a sound, I just stared at Lu Ke blankly, helpless. He scratched his head and stood there like a fool.
Lu Ke noticed Rupati's appearance immediately, but he looked at Rupati standing beside him like a stupid man, saying nothing, scratching his head and ears. After completing another pass, his steps stopped slightly. After a pause, Lu Ke took the initiative to say hello, "Morning."
"Morning," Rupati responded reflexively.
"Training?" Lu Ke raised his voice and cast a questioning look.
Rupati quickly nodded in affirmation. Lu Ke didn't say anything more. He just smiled and said "Come on", and then started to move his steps again and complete the pass again, one left and one right. The two golf carts were almost empty of footballs.
Taking a deep breath, Rupati secretly clenched his fists and said "Sorry" to Lu Ke without thinking. Then without waiting for a response, he turned around and started jogging around the field to warm up. His bulky figure It's like a naive grizzly bear, running up and down, making people laugh.
Lu Ke's movements paused for a moment, looking at Rupati's figure inexplicably, and then he reacted, chuckled helplessly, and then threw himself into training again.
"Hey, you two are so early? I thought I was the first, really."
Suddenly, Logan Newman's noisy voice echoed energetically over the training ground, making it very lively.
"This is a rare occasion. I wanted to come to training early and grab the first place, but you guys were earlier. However, this is not easy. Third place, which should be a personal record in my career. Even Bambi. Oh, Mike, what's the matter with you? Isn't today a day off? Didn't you sleep in? "
While shouting, they started jogging to warm up. With Logan's arrival, the training base slowly began to wake up. The sun, green trees, birds, breeze and waves gradually began to become noisy.
The San Francisco 49ers, who just experienced a tragic loss, are regaining their vitality. For young teams, instability is a hidden danger; but vigor without fear of failure is a benefit. Break and then stand, now is the time to break through.
