The joy of taking a cold shower

When I started to shower with cold water, I hated it.
Each morning, I talked me through it like a coach talks an athlete through the most important game of the season.

Often, the most important things are uncomfortable to do. Challenging yourself with things without stakes is a great way to get comfortable with discomfort. I run for the same reason. Of course, taking a cold shower is not enough to make anyone successful. No one step alone is enough to finish a marathon. But each one gets you closer to your goal.

Nowadays, taking a cold shower is a habit, and it is one of my favorite things to do each day.
Yet, I still feel resistance before I turn on the cold water. In this moment I only remember the shock of the water touching my skin.
And it's always a shock, but only for the first few seconds. After that, it's pure refreshment.