Joe Thiel of Fitness Together used this article to inspire his clients who are training for a 10K. He writes:
We all have "Gremlins," those little voices inside our head that tell us: "You can't do this."or "This is way beyond your ability." How about this one: "Who do you think you're kidding?" etc, etc, etc…
What I'm saying is that this program is more than just about losing some weight, or getting in better shape, or finishing a 10K…it's also about discovering more about your potential.
We're very good at leaving our potential locked up inside of us. If we just unlock that potential we could all become so much more. We'd be more successful. We'd excel in our careers, at school, in our families, communities and in our health fitness.
But it's human nature to take the path of least resistance.
Do you know your own potential? I mean, do you really know what you're capable of?
I can tell you with absolute certainity, it's more than you think. That's why I love this training program. It's not just about running a 10k, but it's also about finding out more about yourself, your potential as a human being.
You have the potential. You just have to unlock it. And here's the key in three steps:
1. Decision. This must occur first. Decide comes from the latin word 'decidere', meaning "to cut off." You must cut off all other options. Decide whole-heartedly that you will lose weight, improve your health, start a new career, improve your marriage–whatever it is that is important to you. Decide, once and for all, to accomplish the goal you keep talking about!
2. Commitment. You've made the decision. Now you have to make it stick. And you do this by commiting. Call it a pinky swear, a promise or a vow. Call it what you will. But commit to seeing it through. If it's important enough, nothing should get in the way. Not sleep, not a rainy day, certainly not watching TV, not even your co-worker's birthday cake!
3. Action. This step is the hardest. This step takes the most effort. This is getting off your duff and DOING it. You can think about it, dream about it and talk about it all day long. But nothing, and I mean NOTHING will happen until you take action. One of my favorite quotes is from Dan Kennedy: "Be somebody. Be somewhere. Do something." Emphasize the last.
Decision, Commitment and Action. Those are the keys to unlocking your potential. If you add accountability and persistence, you'll exponentially increase your potential–that's the power of the GROUP.
Decide, Commit, and Do.
Submitted by Joe Thiel, the owner of Fitness Together with his wife, Jill. Check out our Mom's Choice Directory for a 10% off coupon. For an appointment, call 726-7613 or check out Joe's free new E-book: "The Most Complete, Practical, And HONEST Weight Loss Fitness And Nutrition Guide-For REAL People Who Want REAL Results REALLY Fast!" at http://www.fitnessexpertnetwork.net/index.html.
