“Clarity of purpose exposes the foundation of the inner heart.”
- M. H. McKee
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.”
- Abraham Lincoln
None of these things:
- Another person’s thoughts of you . . .
- Being the most gifted. . .
- Being the least gifted. . .
- Having unlimited resources at your disposal. . .
- Having few resources. . .
Makes a bit of difference to your being successful.
Can these things give you a boost or create obstacles to overcome?
Sure.
But in the end, the only thing that matters is your purpose and your inner drive to succeed.
Cultivate that, and nothing will stop you.
“Keep a diary of your daily wins and accomplishments. If your life is worth living, it’s worth recording.”
- Marilyn Grey
Top three reasons that keeping a journal is important:
- It opens your eyes to your training performance and nutritional habits (provided you fill it in honestly!).
- It tracks your progress, thus helping you with program design.
- It provides a source of motivation.
Those are my three — are they yours? Let us know in the comments below!
Train Strength.
Strength is the cornerstone of every attribute that you can enhance through training:
- Muscle growth
- Endurance
- Power
- Speed
- Stability
- Mobility
- Flexibility
Putting strength at the forefront of your training is the surest way to Unlock Your Strength.
“In order to attract success, you have to welcome it wherever you see it.”
- Eckhart Tolle
Donald Trump says, “Show me a man without an ego, I’ll show you a loser.”
I say that Donald’s off mark, off base. . . off the reservation. Find out why, here.
Method #2 - Have a clear Destination in mind. And stick to it!
“You can’t create a road map if you’ve got no idea where you’re going,” the old adage says, and the words still ring true. Deciding on your outcome lays the path for you to tread.
Don’t forget to walk the path you create. You must take actual steps to experience the journey.
Method #1 — Practice Meticulous Discipline.
From the “big rock” principles all the way down to the most minute details, devote yourself to enhancing discipline. After all, without discipline, none of the principles — and none of the details — will have a chance to positively effect your fitness.
Ever seen a person in the gym with a gargantuan upper body and tiny chicken legs? Or a lifter with well developed pecs and upper arms, but lacking correlating bulk in the back muscles? Training without considering muscle balance not only leads to a lack of symmetry in the aesthetic sense, it also encourages strength imbalance and joint problems. When strengthening your body, always consider training it in balance from top to bottom, front to back and left to right; you’ll not only look better, but you’ll probably function better too.
Helpful Hints . . .
Treat yourself to a massage! Even if you concentrate on balancing your strength training, muscle imbalances can still develop without properly maintaining flexibility and joint mobility. Can’t afford a quality masseuse? Try selfmassage and roll yourself on a foam roller or a tennis ball to “iron out” the knots in your muscles. You’ll increase flexibility while reducing your chance for injury.
Generally speaking, exercises that involve multi-joint movement, total body integration or high neuromuscular effort are best performed early in the workout, when you’re the most alert, fresh and focused. Doing so increases the probability that you’ll generate maximal power and strength while reducing your chance for injury.
Helpful Hints . . .
Suggested Order of Exercise:
- Speed/Agility Drills
- Power Movements (Cleans, Push Presses)
- Multi-Joint Exercises (Chest Presses, Pull-ups, Rows)
- Single-Joint Exercises (Biceps Curls, Leg Curls, Triceps Extensions)
