a small lesson learned...

I am finally able to do it! The previously thought of un-achievable 43-second plank...is now doable by me.  I have done it 23 times so far and it's getting easier.  I mean - it's still actually a struggle for me but my point is...what previously was impossible became possible through a small amount of effort.  Lesson learned. 

Back on track...

Well...work and life and my own self doubt has knocked me off track again.

I just keep getting derailed, no matter how positive my attitude is at the outset.  I guess the fact that I get back on track sooner is a good thing.  I need to focus on not dwelling on previous mistakes.  I constantly worry that I am not doing the right thing or I am wasting time.  In my mind I know that it is counter-productive to think that way...but...easier said than done.

I finished another self-help book.  If focused on goal achieving by adding on concept or action a week...pretty good.  At the very least there were some motivational take-aways.  I sent this to my friend a few weeks ago....

I read something that struck me today…I was always amazed at tri-athletes…because they all seem to be very successful businessmen or high-achieving specialty doctors…not just the regular person.  I am sure there are some other reasons…but I think this sums it up:

“Olympian who don’t win gold medals aren’t failures, because in the process of going for the gold they because Olympians.  They became the type of people who understand the meaning of discipline and success.  They became a lot of great things because they aimed so high.” 

Now, I am not saying that I can or even want to be a tri-athelete…but I think I can aim higher than I do in many areas of my life…basically I can be better than I am by focusing on discipline and success. 

Getting what you want is simple, but not easy...

So I will get on track for the next 3 days (small steps) and report back here...to no one and everyone.