When is the best time to plant a tree? An inspirational quote (引文) “The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second best time is today.”

The Second Best time to Plant a Tree is TODAY. Be a person of action Take steps toward the future we want today “What will I become after 25 years?” “What and how should I plant today for the harvest I want in 25 years’ time?”

Eliud Kipchoge the Greatest Marathon Runner, Ever The New York Times

Eliud Kipchoge’s Records Competition Rank Time Location Date Notes 2013 Berlin Marathon 2nd 2:04:05 Berlin 2013 Sep 29 1st Wilson Kipsang (2:03:23 WR) 2013 Hamburg Marathon 1st 2:05:30 Hamburg 2013 Apr 21 Marathon debut, course record 2014 Chicago Marathon 2:04:11 Chicago 2014 Oct 12 2014 Rotterdam Marathon 2:05:00 Rotterdam 2014 Apr 13 2015 Berlin Marathon 2:04:00 2015 Sep 27 2015 London Marathon 2:04:42 London 2015 Apr 26 2016 London Marathon 2:03:05 2016 Apr 24 Course record, 3rd-best World of all time 2016 Summer Olympics 2:08:44 Rio de Janeiro 2016 Aug 21 2017 Berlin Marathon 2:03:32 2017 Sep 24 2018 Berlin Marathon 2:01:39 2018 Sep 16 Personal Best, World Record 2018 London Marathon 2:04:17 2018 Apr 22

The formula of his success? non-stop training every day? getting a team of professionals and experts to help with his training? a matter of in-born talent?

A Happy Man A humble man who values teamwork and hard work “You live simple, you train hard, you live an honest life, and you are free.” “He is a wealthy man, but he still scrubs the toilet.” This simple way of living allows him to stay focused and perform consistently.

self- discipline (自律) Another Ingredient: His examples:  Rolling out of bed at 5 am for morning runs  Recording every workout in a notebook “Only the disciplined ones in life are free. If you are undisciplined, you are a slave to your moods and your passions”

“Breaking 2”? Participated in a project called “Breaking 2”. Finishing a full marathon within 2 hours To break the “2-hour barrier”: Could a wise, disciplined and honest man like Kipchoge break this barrier?

We are now ONLY 25 seconds away! Kipchoge didn’t disappoint! Setting his personal best The world is now ONLY 25 seconds away from the “limit” Appreciating the result with a smile

Kipchoge’s famous formula: Motivation + Discipline = Consistency(一致) What is your motivation? “When I run, I feel good. My mind feels good. I sleep in a free way, and I enjoy life.”  What tree would you like to plant?  Would you water it every day with motivation and self-discipline?  Achieve a consistent performance of excellence