Choose your hard.

CHOOSE YOUR HARD

“You don’t need to fall in love with discomfort - you just need to choose the kind of hard that helps you reach somewhere better”

We often think of “hard” as something to avoid — like it’s a sign something’s wrong.
But what if it’s not?

What if “hard” is actually part of the deal… and it’s just about choosing the right kind?

Not hitting snooze is hard.
Getting out of bed is hard.
Getting dressed when it’s 3 degrees outside? Also hard.

Turning up to the studio consistently is hard.
Turning up and actually trying your best? Even harder.

Living in pain is hard.
Doing rehab is hard.
Feeling stuck is hard.
Chasing growth is hard.

It’s all hard. Until it’s not.

Everything we do requires something from us:
Willingness. Effort. Energy. Time. Attention.

But here’s the shift:

When we choose our hard — and it aligns with a purpose — things change.

We start moving forward.
We start building trust in ourselves.
We elevate our perception of what “hard” really is.

And the effort?
While still hard…
It starts to feel effortless — or at the very least, worthwhile.

You don’t need to fall in love with discomfort.
But you do need to choose the kind of hard that helps you reach somewhere better.

At Northside, we don’t avoid the hard stuff. We just make sure there’s a reason and purpose for it and once there is.. we seek it.. we learn from it.. we grow from it.

Every time you show up and choose the right kind of challenge —
you become that little bit better with dealing with something hard.