When you can’t win by being better, you can win by being different. - James Clear

Mental toughness is persistence not intensity.

One way to instantly gain a competitive edge is to work on things that genuinely interest you. The person who is having fun has a better chance of winning because they are more likely to stick with it when things get challenging.

If it felt like a hassle from the start, you're likely to quit as soon as things get tough. But if you've been having fun the whole time, you're better positioned to work through the hard parts.

The person who experiences the consequences should make the decision.