HOW NEVER GIVING UP LED TO THE KOR PROJECT + KOR SHIRT/TANK GIVEAWAY
July 25, 2016 • By Ches KorProjectToday’s post will likely hit home for most of you. Ches and I connected through Instagram. He found my page and thought that that his message was perfect for me (this Boston goal is taking a little longer than anticipated with all the bumps in the road). I agreed and thought it would also be great for my followers so his post below allows you to learn a little bit more about the meaning behind The KOR Project.
Guest post from The KOR Project creator and founder:
Today during my morning run I heard this quote, “I will not quit because the size of my vision leaves no room in my life to entertain the thought of giving up.”
This lead me to the topic of this post, NEVER GIVING UP.
Close your eyes and ask yourself the following two questions:
- If you could do anything in the world right now, what would it be?
- AND then, ask yourself if you have ever attempted to do it or are you working towards it?
Many of us are fearful of failure. And it is the fear of failing that halts us from doing the things that we really want to do. BUT failure is more beneficial than we think. We learn more from our failures than we do from our successes.
Face it, many of us have failed at certain things in our life or we are going to fail in the future. But it is what we do with our failures that really matter. We can either learn from them and continue on stronger or we can give in and give up. May I suggest learning from your failures and keep pushing forward…
Here is why– let me paint a scenario for you:
You’re in your car, driving a normal route that you take to the grocery store. While driving one of the normal roads you take is closed for construction. There is a detour sign directing you to take another route. This route you have never been on and the road isn’t paved like the one you are accustom to, it is a dirt road and filled with bumps and rough terrain. But once you get through that rough road it still gets you to the grocery store.
You see, what I’m trying to portray here is that in life, no matter what it is we are working towards there are going to be obstacles, road blocks, difficult times, but at the end of the day — as long as we keep moving forward and we don’t let these uncomfortable situations discourage us, we will eventually get to our destination.
Going back to the 2 questions in the beginning of this post:
- If you could do anything in the world right now, what would it be?
- And then, ask yourself if you have ever attempted to do it or are you working towards it?
I asked these two questions because I asked myself this 4 months ago. I knew I wanted to create a social good project that would help motivate others to never give up on their goals. I made up every excuse and blamed everyone around me for reasons why I couldn’t do it. But the problem didn’t lie in the excuses or the people around me, the problem was me. I needed to change.
“If you have a dream, never give up. But if you want your life to change, you have to change yourself.”
On May 11th, 2016 I told myself it was time for a change and I started to work towards this goal. Fast forward to the present day as you’re reading this now and that social good project that was just an idea 4 months ago is now known as THE KOR PROJECT. A project dedicated to sparking the running community with motivation, one upside down shirt & act at a time.
To learn more about THE KOR PROJECT, the upside down shirt (click here to learn why it is upside down), and motivational acts: www.thekorproject.com
Remember this, “there are a number of ways to succeed but there is only one way to fail and that’s by giving up.”
“Have the trust in yourself to start and have the faith in yourself to finish.”
-Ches, Creator + Founder | THE KOR PROJECT
Instagram: @thekorproject
Twitter: @thekorproject
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thekorproject
Contact: hello@thekorproject.com
*** Do you want to win a KOR shirt or tank? If so enter the KOR PROJECT/JESSRUNSBLESSED Giveaway! It will be running on Instagram beginning tomorrow but post a comment below about why you will never give up and you can gain an extra entry here on my blog (or if you aren’t on Instagram, this makes you eligible). We will pool all entries and draw a lucky winner Friday, July 29th! More details to come tomorrow on Instagram!!!
Oh, and never give up!
XOXO,
Jess
Love the message this sends! After 2 failed attempts at 100 (both in extreme heat and humidity with puking) I’m still training for another go at it in December! I got this and I will never give up!
The attempt is amazing in itself! I know you’ll do it! Thanks, Julie!
I am a psychotherapist & I run a group for teenage girls who have been sexually assaulted. One question I ask at the beginning of each group is “what would you do if you felt no fear.” The answers always amaze me & they motivate me to not let fear interfere with my goals. If these girls can heal & find love & live without fear do can I. I love your blog & plan on sharing it with my next group.
Thanks, Tiffany! I love that you do that! How amazing!!! Yes, if they don’t let fear interfere with their goals, why should we? (Oops, I’ve been calling you Tacy all this time).
I love these upside down shirts! do cool!! I am runner and I’ve gained some weight due to meds I was taking. I’m disgusted with my body but I’m gonna keep trying to lose thus weight and gain my speed back.
So glad you like them, Robin! Keep at it, speed doesn’t really matter when you’re getting back at it … you’re will to keep at it DOES!
Love this post Jess! Thanks for sharing this message. Comes at a perfect time for me. I’ve struggled with injury and my runs all summer- injury for nearly a year. My runs are not at all where I want them to be. Additionally at this point in time I am dreading going back to work in a week. Last year was a tough one for me and I’m scared for what this one has in store. I need to focus and plan and be prepared to keep on running and keep on teaching. Even when it is hard and scary.
I’m so glad this post was helpful. You’re right – focus and keep you’re eyes on the goals and tasks ahead. You’ll be fine and you’re running will improve when it’s not as hot!
Great post Jess!! I am struggling with a torn ACL after just healing from plantar fasciatis and wanna get back out there. My goal is still to do a half next year and hopefully have you pace me!! Love you sis
Jen, you’re doing a great job of keeping at it and not giving up! Way to keep your eye on your goal! I’d love to do that race with you!
Hey Jess! I’ve seen these shirts pop-up in my IG feed, and always thought they were quirky, but now that I’ve read about the meaning of the upside down logo, it makes perfect sense!
My one thing I’d love to do is not unique, nor is it something extravagant like climbing Mount Everest or spending a month on the International Space Station. My one thing I would do is run the Boston Marathon. I want to experience what so many people have already expeirenced and so many more may never experience due to the time and dedication it takes to qualify!
I may be cheating here because I qualified for 2017 this past May, but I may not have enough time to make the cut-off. Still, this is the one thing I would absolutely LOVE to do!
Great post!
Thank you so much, Jonathan! So glad you know the reason now! No matter the reason you run, unique or not, it’s unique to you! I have a similar goal but it’s mine, not yours. So no matter!!! Congrats on qualifying for 2017!
I will never give up because I run for something far greater than myself. I run for my best friend and running buddy who was taken from this world much too soon. I won’t let the evil win. I run to find you. In those runs I feel the peace and your presence.
Right now I am major sidelined from running as I ran my first marathon November 1 (got a bg!) but injured my hip in the process. I had hip surgery in May and still have several more months before i get to hit the pavement again. But that’s okay. Breaks are okay. This is just a bump in the road. I’ll be back. I’ll keep running for Maggie. Always and forever. The best is yet to be.
Oh Rachael, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend! How tragic. That is a very inspiring reason to run, though. I hope your hip heals up. Your attitude about rest is way better than mine. I wish you were closer so you could coach me about “breaks.” Congrats on your first marathon (and BQ!) – I mean how awesome is that!!!??? Yes, the best is still ahead of you. You seem to have such a good head on your shoulders and I love your reason!
What a great project! I love the message! I struggle with RA and there are some days I can’t even get out of bed. But if I give up or give in to the pain then RA wins and I lose. And I don’t like to lose!!
Jill, you are the poster child for never giving up! I feel like there should be a commercial for you. You have such fight and drive in you that the rest of us have no excuse! RA isn’t even half of it. You get dealt some bad cards and just keep pushing. You DO NOT GIVE UP! So inspired by you, my friend and future full-ironwoman.
Jess love the positive message! My biggest goal for this year is to run a full marathon! My biggest road block is self displine and I going have to work hard to make this happen! But I achieve this goal!
Thanks! I know you will, Carl! Self-discipline is tough but I know you can do it. Stay motivated and inspired and chip away at your training schedule week by week.
I will never give up because I have two small children watching me & I lead by example. I never want them giving up so I will never give up
That’s a great reason! Being a role model to our children and example is fuel for the fire!!! Keep it up, Kayla!
I will never give up because I run for my health to be here for my kids. All 4 grandparents and my sister died of a heart attack, my sister at 38. High blood pressure runs high on both sides of my family so my genes are working against me. I run to keep my heart healthy and my back strong from a severe back injury. I run for my sanity. I will never give up for so many reasons!
You are setting such a good example for your kids, Angela! They look up to you so much and your peers, too! Love your reasons!
I will never give up because I have a goal in mind and as I get older I am worried I won’t achieve it. I will improve despite my degenerative discs and sciolosis.
You have nothing to worry about Don, because you continue to keep goals and keep improving!
I love reading posts that make you think about where you are in life. I’m a firm believer of doing that makes you happy. It’s not about fame or money. Great questions to ask yourself on the daily. Thanks for sharing.
Love that this post was thought provoking for you, Mai Lyn!
My husband asks me this all of the time. I love that you are working with them. What a great partnership. You are such a light to those around you.
I really appreciate that, Jessica! That’s so kind of you to say! I love working with people and companies that have a broadreaching positive message with global impact!
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