The Itch

You know the feeling. You suddenly develop an itch right in the middle of your back, and you just can't seem to reach it. Its infuriating.
Do you have a similar feeling about your training and goals? If, for some reason you can't train, does it annoy you? Not because you are missing training, but rather because you know that your ability to achieve your goals is being compromised.
For some reason my shoulder has been niggly this week. Thankfully I'm having a rest week, so it may not be a major issue. It has prevented me from entering a powerlifting comp, but that is secondary to my primary goals.
I have the itch that can only be scratched by training, and the thought that my shoulder might not be back to normal by Monday does annoy me. A lot.
That itch is a necessary evil in training. Without it you will lack the drive needed to persevere despite obstacles.
I know that even if the shoulder is an issue, I will find a way to accomodate it, fix it, and then work it all the way to success.
Yep, the itch is what keeps you going. Its what makes you work hard in order to soothe the irritation of not yet having reached the goal.
If its not there, its time to double-check your goals.
Do you truly want them? Cos if you do, the itch will be there.