Quote
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
-Winston Churchill
My Thoughts
What Churchill is talking about here is perception. If you perceive the world as a dark and dreary place, then it will be. If you perceive the world as a bright and beautiful place, then it will be. It is really all about what you focus on.
A word of caution here: I believe there is such a thing as too much optimism. An example would be someone that is so optimistic they feel they don't have to do anything. It may sound something like this: "I know everything will be fine in the end, so I don't have to try.".
If you find yourself trapped inside the box of pessimism, I would like you to become more aware of your thoughts. Also, ask yourself where are these thoughts coming from (news, other people, etc...). Another thing that I encourage all of you to do is write down at least three things that you are grateful for every day. Once you finish writing them down, read them out loud. Both of these will help you start to change your perception.
Until next time...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Time
Quote
We are either progressing or retrograding all the while; there is no such thing as remaining stationary in this life.
-James Freeman Clarke
My Thoughts
You may think that by staying comfortable you are not losing anything. I know I used to think that way. You may find yourself saying things like “I don’t really like what I am doing, but it pays the bills.”, “At least I have a job.”, or “I can always change tomorrow.”. The problem with this type of thinking is that you are losing something. That something is time.
When I was 13 years old my mom died of brain cancer. I remember she told me before she died that she regretted not doing so many things. As a matter of fact, she never said she regretted anything that she had done.
We all like to think that we can always start living the life we’ve always imagined starting tomorrow. But, the truth is we all eventually run out of tomorrows.
I encourage all of you to pursue your dreams. Whatever action you can take now, get started. The clock is ticking.
Until next time...
We are either progressing or retrograding all the while; there is no such thing as remaining stationary in this life.
-James Freeman Clarke
My Thoughts
You may think that by staying comfortable you are not losing anything. I know I used to think that way. You may find yourself saying things like “I don’t really like what I am doing, but it pays the bills.”, “At least I have a job.”, or “I can always change tomorrow.”. The problem with this type of thinking is that you are losing something. That something is time.
When I was 13 years old my mom died of brain cancer. I remember she told me before she died that she regretted not doing so many things. As a matter of fact, she never said she regretted anything that she had done.
We all like to think that we can always start living the life we’ve always imagined starting tomorrow. But, the truth is we all eventually run out of tomorrows.
I encourage all of you to pursue your dreams. Whatever action you can take now, get started. The clock is ticking.
Until next time...
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Desire to Change
Quote
"Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential."
-John Maxwell
My Thoughts
Almost all of us aspire to be better than we currently are. If you go around and ask most people if they would like to change some aspect of their life, they usually will answer yes.
So, why aren't people changing?
Because so many of us are not willing to put in the time and effort to change.
What's interesting is that Maxwell is saying that the difference is not in abilities. As a matter of fact Bob Proctor calls this the razor's edge. That is the fine line that separates people that always achieve what they want and the people that always come up short.
I know I have said this numerous times before, but it all comes down to how much do you really want to change some area of your life?
If you really want to change, I encourage you start taking whatever steps are necessary for you to bring about this change. If you see an opportunity that resonates with you, go out and pursue it.
Until next time...
"Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential."
-John Maxwell
My Thoughts
Almost all of us aspire to be better than we currently are. If you go around and ask most people if they would like to change some aspect of their life, they usually will answer yes.
So, why aren't people changing?
Because so many of us are not willing to put in the time and effort to change.
What's interesting is that Maxwell is saying that the difference is not in abilities. As a matter of fact Bob Proctor calls this the razor's edge. That is the fine line that separates people that always achieve what they want and the people that always come up short.
I know I have said this numerous times before, but it all comes down to how much do you really want to change some area of your life?
If you really want to change, I encourage you start taking whatever steps are necessary for you to bring about this change. If you see an opportunity that resonates with you, go out and pursue it.
Until next time...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Imagination, Part 3
Quote
"Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future."
Charles Kettering
My Thoughts
How do you set your goals? Do you set them using your imagination? Or do you set them using your reason?
Most people start out using imagination, but then they reason themselves out of it.
Here is an example:
Let's suppose someone is earning $30,000 a year.
One day they see something that sparks their imagination, so they start dreaming about earning $500,000 a year.
However, after reasoning this over for a bit, they talk themselves out of this idea.
They end up settling on the idea that they will never earn enough to live the life they truly want to live.
What Charles Kettering is telling us is that we create our own limitations, our own ceilings.
I would encourage all of you to use your imagination when setting goals, don't just settle for what you know you can get. Think bigger.
Until next time....
"Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future."
Charles Kettering
My Thoughts
How do you set your goals? Do you set them using your imagination? Or do you set them using your reason?
Most people start out using imagination, but then they reason themselves out of it.
Here is an example:
Let's suppose someone is earning $30,000 a year.
One day they see something that sparks their imagination, so they start dreaming about earning $500,000 a year.
However, after reasoning this over for a bit, they talk themselves out of this idea.
They end up settling on the idea that they will never earn enough to live the life they truly want to live.
What Charles Kettering is telling us is that we create our own limitations, our own ceilings.
I would encourage all of you to use your imagination when setting goals, don't just settle for what you know you can get. Think bigger.
Until next time....
Monday, January 25, 2010
Action
Here is a great story/poem:
Sir Walter Raleigh was once asked how he accomplished so much in such a short time.
Raleigh replied, "When there is anything to do, I start it."
Don't look at a thing; Start it.
Don't imagine that it is too difficult; Start it.
Don't put it off for a day; Start it.
Don't look for someone else to do it; Start it.
Don't pretend that you must think it over; Start it.
Don't start halfheartedly; put everything you can
muster into your start.
"It can't be done", but with a forceful start you
can do it.
-From Bob Proctor's coaching program Success Puzzle
My Thoughts
It's all about action. If you keep putting things off, eventually you will run out of time.
Don't get stuck in the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" type thinking.
If you have something you have been planning on doing; do it.
Imagine how you will feel when you achieve whatever it is you are seeking.
Until next time....
Sir Walter Raleigh was once asked how he accomplished so much in such a short time.
Raleigh replied, "When there is anything to do, I start it."
Don't look at a thing; Start it.
Don't imagine that it is too difficult; Start it.
Don't put it off for a day; Start it.
Don't look for someone else to do it; Start it.
Don't pretend that you must think it over; Start it.
Don't start halfheartedly; put everything you can
muster into your start.
"It can't be done", but with a forceful start you
can do it.
-From Bob Proctor's coaching program Success Puzzle
My Thoughts
It's all about action. If you keep putting things off, eventually you will run out of time.
Don't get stuck in the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" type thinking.
If you have something you have been planning on doing; do it.
Imagine how you will feel when you achieve whatever it is you are seeking.
Until next time....
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Workout Updates
As many of you know, I pulled my lower back muscle a few weeks back. It is slowly getting better, I managed to do light deadlifts today. I also still have nagging shoulder pain, possibly my AC joint. This will be taken care of with acupuncture over the next few weeks.
I am also following a slow negative routine at the moment.
Basically this involves doing around four second negatives and quick positives.
I have obviously lowered the amount of weight I am doing with every exercise.
I am starting to like these because the mind muscle connection is great.
It also allows me to really focus on form again.
My current one rep maxes are (in pounds):
Flat Barbell Bench Press: 315 <---actually I couldn't lock it out but almost
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 275
Squat (all the way to the floor): 315
Deadlift: 495
My goals to hit by 6/30/10 were:
Flat Barbell Bench Press: 345
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 295
Squat (all the way to the floor): 365
Deadlift: 550
However, I am rethinking these because for at least the next two months I'll be doing this slow negative routine.
I also wanted to be at 240 lbs before I started cutting again at the end of April. We will see where this goes, I am currently sitting at 222lbs.
If any of you are looking for a challenge I highly recommend following a slow negative routine for two months. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Until next time....
I am also following a slow negative routine at the moment.
Basically this involves doing around four second negatives and quick positives.
I have obviously lowered the amount of weight I am doing with every exercise.
I am starting to like these because the mind muscle connection is great.
It also allows me to really focus on form again.
My current one rep maxes are (in pounds):
Flat Barbell Bench Press: 315 <---actually I couldn't lock it out but almost
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 275
Squat (all the way to the floor): 315
Deadlift: 495
My goals to hit by 6/30/10 were:
Flat Barbell Bench Press: 345
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 295
Squat (all the way to the floor): 365
Deadlift: 550
However, I am rethinking these because for at least the next two months I'll be doing this slow negative routine.
I also wanted to be at 240 lbs before I started cutting again at the end of April. We will see where this goes, I am currently sitting at 222lbs.
If any of you are looking for a challenge I highly recommend following a slow negative routine for two months. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Until next time....
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Excuses
Quote
"A pro is at their best regardless."
-Bill Gove
My Thoughts
We all sometimes make excuses for reasons why we haven't done something. We say we will do something and when the time comes we don't do it, or we put it off. After we do this we justify our actions with all of these "valid" reasons -also known as- excuses.
What Bill Gove is telling us is that we should assume 100% responsibility for our actions. We need to stop blaming other people, or outside circumstances for not achieving what we say we want.
I want to suggest that you form the habit of not making excuses. You will be amazed at your ability to get things done.
Until next time....
"A pro is at their best regardless."
-Bill Gove
My Thoughts
We all sometimes make excuses for reasons why we haven't done something. We say we will do something and when the time comes we don't do it, or we put it off. After we do this we justify our actions with all of these "valid" reasons -also known as- excuses.
What Bill Gove is telling us is that we should assume 100% responsibility for our actions. We need to stop blaming other people, or outside circumstances for not achieving what we say we want.
I want to suggest that you form the habit of not making excuses. You will be amazed at your ability to get things done.
Until next time....
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