In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz lays out a roadmap to breaking free from self-limiting beliefs.
One of the most powerful? Always do your best.
He defines it like this:
- "Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.
- Your best is going to change from moment to moment."
That second part?
That’s where most people get it wrong.
Your best isn't static.
Some days, you’re unstoppable. The weights feel light. The words flow. The work gets done effortlessly.
Other days? That same weight feels 100 pounds heavier. The task that was easy yesterday feels impossible today.
Same work. Same effort. Different version of you.
Most people take those off days as an excuse.
- They quit.
- They half-ass it.
- They tell themselves, “Not today,” and wait for motivation to return.
Competitors? They lean in.
When the weight feels heavier, they push anyway.
When the motivation isn’t there, they show up anyway.
When the day isn’t ideal, they give their best—whatever their best looks like that day.
That’s what separates them.
End on Empty.
At the end of the day, if you gave your absolute best, you can walk away with zero regrets.
- Your best in your workouts.
- Your best in your relationships.
- Your best in your career.
- Your best in your life.
Being a Competitor isn’t about talent, luck, or connections.
It’s a choice. A commitment.
Your best effort is always enough—if you actually give it.
So give it. Every single day.