We all have things we want; want to buy, want to achieve, want to be able to do. The problem with a lot of people is those things are generalities, instead of clear and concise goals. In order to achieve what you want, you have to know what you want first. That means having a vivid picture of it in your mind.
Some of my goals are to be a 5 Star Diamond Beachbody Coach at the Coach Summit in 2011. My goal is to earn $5000 per week from Beachbody in the next 3 years. I want to be back down to 5% body fat. I want to fly for Jetblue part time, because I enjoy it, not because I have to do it.
On a personal note I want to go on 2 dive trips, and 2 ski trips every year. I want to see Asia, and spend at least 2 or 3 weeks exploring Japan (again), Korea, China, and Thailand. I want to be able to travel to places to see friends and members of my Beachbody Team whenever I want.
Since I have those goals clearly written down, and write them out every day, reading them daily, they are programmed into my mind, and I know I am achieving them. Every day I take a small step in the direction of getting there and those steps are gaining compounding momentum.
My fitness and daily workouts are all part of that process. Today I did P90X One on One Shoulders & Arms 2. Great workout. I thought because of the different format it wouldn't blast me as hard as the original Shoulders & Arms, but man was I wrong. My arms are mush right now and typing is difficult. But that's a good thing. I'll feel it tomorrow and that's an even better thing.
I'm living by the Slight Edge philosophy: I take small steps every day toward my goals, and have complete faith that those steps are taking me to where I want to be. Are you a believer? Do you know where you want to go, and believe without the smallest doubt that you are getting there by doing what you're doing? Want to join me in my journey? I'm ready to help if you're ready to do the work.
I love the way you lay this out Derek; wearing your determination is a phenomenal way to reinforce it.
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