Why we speak the hard truth at our gym

Sometimes I have people think I am too tough on people in my attitude about training.
Maybe so, at times, but here's the deal.

Our culture/society is over-flowing with softness and mediocrity; and I refuse to support those things.

People who train with us have a very high standard to measure up to, and they do so willingly.
Guess what? It really pays off for them!
That is why I am so proud of those who hang in there through it all.
I don't have any hard feelings towards people who quit, I just know better than to let them return later.
We've been "down that road" numerous times and it has always failed.
A very well-respected coach, mentioned "forgiveness" to me concerning this issue, and he is right that people should be forgiven.
Anyone who has ever built a team knows, however, that not everyone will make the team.
Same here!