It's been said: "In life there are two guarantees: death and taxes."
Even though I feel like outrageously high gas prices should be added to that equation I'll salvage that topic for election time!
My point is I feel like most people have become so accustomed to convenience that the more meaningful things in life seem to get pushed aside and replaced with materialistic stress that in all reality means nothing to anyone else but the people involved.
Like most, I used to over analyze situations and worry about minuscule issues (hey, I never said I was perfect!). I put others before myself and then often blamed them for the mood swings I encountered, nothing was ever my fault. It wasn't until recently that I discovered the secret antidote for my weakness:
Mindset; it's everything!
Now I'm not going to throw out a bunch of statistics at you and resort to surveys, I’m going to be honest. Have you ever noticed that almost every celebrity seems to have some sort of "rags to riches" story these days, yet everyone labels them as “lucky”.
A couple of years ago it seemed like only rappers were able to brag about coming from the gutter and reaping the benefits of success. If MTV’s Jersey Shore
"So when do I get my “Jersey Shore
Simple; the second you make up your mind! I'm not one to quote politics, actually that's a lie I'll quote anything, but Obama had it right; "Yes We Can." Whatever your views on politics may be, don't let them influence you into looking past that simple, meaningful message; "Yes. We. Can!"
All of today's greatest conveniences were at some point, just an idea. Mark Zuckerberg's idea (facebook) was not only the leading cause of divorce for 2010 in the United States
"And all of this relates to fitness how?"
The answer is simple my impatient little friend. Actually, it’s so simple that it is often over looked by many;
Goals; Set them. Achieve them. Repeat!
It's important to set goals in life and especially with fitness. A made up mind is your tool for not only making the changes needed for reaching those goals, but distinguishing your goals will help you remain consistent throughout your achievements. Carry this tool with you and use it for whatever it is in life that you wish for, and I mean that literally as well; if you want it bad enough; a made up mind will make ensure you get it!
There's not a doubt in my mind that you're capable of achieving your dreams. So push yourself as far as you can because all you have to do is believe in yourself as much as I believe in you and you'll get there. I promise!
So in the words of my good friend Barney Stinson –
"Whenever I’m sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead"
