Phil Stevens, a nurtional/fitness expert wrote these words of wisdom.
We all need a kick in the balls now and then, and this article hit me squarley in the knackers.
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If anything is the number one reason for the weakness of the general population today it’s simply not having the gumption, or balls, to realize you control you. It’s OK to smack life in its collective face from time to time. It’s OK to have opinions. It’s OK to show a little aggression from time to time. We are NOT meant to be pawns and live life 100% by the wishes of others. Get a little selfish. Play a little rough. It’s not only OK, it’s a POSITIVE trait.
It has come to the point where people can’t handle even the smallest little bump in the road without having a break down. In these instances they expect pity, help, or flat out give up on what they were after, justifying it to themselves by saying, “It’s TO HARD!!” Boo Hoo. When you got a problem there is a 99% chance you created it yourself, with your actions or in-actions. So shut your whining to others, get up and fix it. Don’t bow down and be its slave, expecting sympathy or help for every little bump in your personal road. Don’t simply accept the fact that, “This is the way it is, and what I’m destined to be” or “I just got dealt bad cards and have to live with it.” That’s BS, YOU’RE the man. YOU’RE the one and only individual that has true control of you; be it gearing up for the next battle or letting yourself fly. Take some responsibility for your life and your actions. Go get what you want.
Use life’s little bumps as fuel for further progression. Realize and believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the hurdle. However, realize that it’s your job to jump that fence and claim that grass as your own. We all got problems. Deal with yours.
It’s important for all individuals to look at their personal weaknesses, be it in training or life in general. If one has no self perceived weakness, they have apparently reached a state of perfection; A state that requires no further progression. That’s all well and good but I see that in itself as a negative. Perfection by definition demands stagnation. You can’t do any better. You might as well die or stop following your life’s calling as you have nothing further to strive for tomorrow.
Weakness, injury, and failure is NOT a negative, a defining characteristic of you, or an ending. It’s a new beginning; a chance to get stronger; a new and unique challenge. It’s those whom consistently take these head on, refuse to back down, piss or moan that progress to excellence.
You got to keep rolling over your own never ending hurdles. Man up and find joy in the fact they aren’t going to end. They will keep coming, and that with each one, comes a new chance to build yourself into something greater than your current self. Life’s never going to be all crème filling. You’re going to have to keep chomping through the crust to keep that sweet goodness coming. If you man up, those bumps will not only be less frequent but you’ll actually look forward to your journey over them, as well as the new you you’ll find on the other side.
We all need a kick in the balls now and then, and this article hit me squarley in the knackers.
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If anything is the number one reason for the weakness of the general population today it’s simply not having the gumption, or balls, to realize you control you. It’s OK to smack life in its collective face from time to time. It’s OK to have opinions. It’s OK to show a little aggression from time to time. We are NOT meant to be pawns and live life 100% by the wishes of others. Get a little selfish. Play a little rough. It’s not only OK, it’s a POSITIVE trait.
It has come to the point where people can’t handle even the smallest little bump in the road without having a break down. In these instances they expect pity, help, or flat out give up on what they were after, justifying it to themselves by saying, “It’s TO HARD!!” Boo Hoo. When you got a problem there is a 99% chance you created it yourself, with your actions or in-actions. So shut your whining to others, get up and fix it. Don’t bow down and be its slave, expecting sympathy or help for every little bump in your personal road. Don’t simply accept the fact that, “This is the way it is, and what I’m destined to be” or “I just got dealt bad cards and have to live with it.” That’s BS, YOU’RE the man. YOU’RE the one and only individual that has true control of you; be it gearing up for the next battle or letting yourself fly. Take some responsibility for your life and your actions. Go get what you want.
Use life’s little bumps as fuel for further progression. Realize and believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the hurdle. However, realize that it’s your job to jump that fence and claim that grass as your own. We all got problems. Deal with yours.
It’s important for all individuals to look at their personal weaknesses, be it in training or life in general. If one has no self perceived weakness, they have apparently reached a state of perfection; A state that requires no further progression. That’s all well and good but I see that in itself as a negative. Perfection by definition demands stagnation. You can’t do any better. You might as well die or stop following your life’s calling as you have nothing further to strive for tomorrow.
Weakness, injury, and failure is NOT a negative, a defining characteristic of you, or an ending. It’s a new beginning; a chance to get stronger; a new and unique challenge. It’s those whom consistently take these head on, refuse to back down, piss or moan that progress to excellence.
You got to keep rolling over your own never ending hurdles. Man up and find joy in the fact they aren’t going to end. They will keep coming, and that with each one, comes a new chance to build yourself into something greater than your current self. Life’s never going to be all crème filling. You’re going to have to keep chomping through the crust to keep that sweet goodness coming. If you man up, those bumps will not only be less frequent but you’ll actually look forward to your journey over them, as well as the new you you’ll find on the other side.
