It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.
Context
Lou Holtz offers a crucial insight about handling life's burdens. Everyone faces challenges—the "load" is a universal experience. What differentiates people is not the weight of their load, but their method of carrying it.
Carrying a load with poor posture, without breaks, or with a negative mindset will lead to breakdown. But if you carry it with good form (healthy habits), by asking for help (delegation), and with a positive perspective (seeing challenges as opportunities), you can bear much heavier weights. This is about resilience and smart strategy.
This quote empowers us to change our approach to stress. Instead of wishing for a lighter load, we can learn to carry our current load more effectively, building strength and character in the process.