Obtaining Success

 

 Why are some people successful when others fail at the same task? Successful people have the ability to do the difficult things that others cannot. They win that first fight in the mind and see things through. We had a great training session this morning. Those that attended made the decision to leave the comfort of their warm home and take on the challenges that were presented. Any one of the people in attendance could have turned off the alarm and rolled over but they didn't. Many people make the incorrect assumption that it is simply easier for some people to do things. People who get things done and are successful have simply developed excellent habits that allow them to be productive. They focus on what they will do rather than what they can't do. They are able to smother any negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. In order to achieve success in any endeavor you are going to have to remove any poor, mediocre habits you have developed. I decided to post a picture of my daughter that I took in the fall. She is a successful dancer. She can make things look easy and natural. It only looks easy because she spends hours practicing outside of formal instruction. She does what many other girls her age will not and that is why she is successful. It does not come "naturally" to her. Waking up early to train isn't fun for anyone. Studying late at night is a sacrifice. Success comes at a price and you must be willing to pay for it!

Spartan Group X Certification

I completed my first Spartan Race in September of 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed it. As many of you know it was a challenging race filled with a lot of elevation change. It was a great experience made better by the fact I was able to do it with so many MBG'ers. When I finished this race I realized that it was worthy of all the attention it gets. The course challenged each competitor physically and mentally. In many ways it represented the challenges we all face in life. Unsure of what lays ahead you are left with one option to simply move forward towards the ultimate goal of finishing. I enjoyed this race so much that I began visiting the Spartan website on a regular basis. When I saw that they were offering a certification aimed at preparing people for this race I knew I had to sign up and absorb the information presented. I was initially supposed to attend the certification the weekend after Sandy hit but had to reschedule. Last weekend they gave another in Massachusetts and this time I was able to make it. In true Spartan fashion we performed at least 8 workouts in the course of the weekend. Many of you did the Spartan Fit Test last week and that was the first thing we did. In addition to great training we were also given information on training theories and applications. The area that really caught my attention and made a big impact was in regards to the mental aspect of training. The seven pillars of Spartan training is the foundation their program is built upon. These pillars are stamina, power, athleticism, readiness, tenacity, attitude and nutrition. Each pillar has a mental and physical application. It is the mental application that has captured my attention. My goal has always been to make individuals stronger to face the challenges of life head on. Building the confidence of my clients so they feel as though there is nothing that is to big for them to handle. Attending the Spartan Group X Certification has empowered me by giving me the tools needed to accomplish this task.