I am so happy and grateful for the ability we alone have to constantly improve on OURSELVES. There is a specific LAW however that governs the degree to which we can improve. It is as SURE and as dependant as any mathematical law. It is called the Law of Compensation. I am sure you will recognize it. Simply, you REAP whatsoever you SOW, or you get OUT of anything what you put IN.
Many of us fall into the trap of COMPLACENCY, accepting sub maximal performance when it comes to our training, which of course results in DIMINISHING RETURNS. Some allow outside influences they have little or no control over to affect their training negatively. Realize YOU are the only one responsible for the quality of your workout regardless of your environment or circumstance. Only YOU can give permission to something or someone to reduce your performance.
Back in 1954 on the way to a competition an accomplished athlete was worrying and stressing himself because the weather was not ideal for his race. It was windy and raining. His coach, sensing the athletes’ distress, looked at him and said with confidence, “you can do it.” That day Roger Bannister went out and broke the four-minute mile. He realized from his coach’s words that he alone was responsible for his performance, NO EXCUSES.
If you wish to experience continual improvement don’t allow yourself to fall into the trap of laziness or blaming outside influences for a poor workout. TAKE CONTROL through proper thought selection and self motivational techniques.
The 4X6 PROGRAMS and the Seven Pillars of Strength will show you how.
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Very insightful, I know I'm always making excuses not to go to the gym!
ReplyDeleteLooks like most people are their own worst enemy...
A Warrior's Tale
ReplyDeleteAs he prepares himself the warrior is experiencing disquiet in his abdomen, a chill running through his body
Each step toward the arena is closer to the source of his tension, he resolves to bring with him all his inner strength
Gathering intensity, he resolves to meet his task with full force
His feet hit the rubber mat, he is focussed on his purpose
Putting fear aside, he sets about his task
Using the fire he has inside, he feels the cold iron in his hands
Fighting with everything he has, dredging deep into his reserves he battles onward
Just when exhaustion threatens to overtake, he reaches deeper still
Rivers of perspiration soil his mantle, spittle runs down his chin, he searches for the beast inside him
When at last he can find no more strength, he bows to the overwhelming difficulty of his undertaking
Feeling drained of energy yet at the same time exhilarated, he leaves with his head held high
He knows a day will soon come when he will emerge completely victorious
But for now he takes comfort in his small triumph
Warrior Poet
The Beast
Lurking deep inside, an apparition from days gone by
A great source of power, a perilous source of aggression
Once needed for survival, now shunned and feared
The surging power of its will, replaced by modern conveniences
Many a warrior will heed it still, yearning for its overpowering influence
Not to be denied, the iron warrior will tame his inner Beast.
And with the power he has within, he will vanquish his limitations
WarriorPoet