Get Your Mind Right

In life you get many chances to do many different things, but you are never guaranteed a second chance at them. Some people just float through life while others take chances and make things happen. When you start a new job, study for an exam, do a chore, start working out, or even start reading a book, you must commit to that very thing. I have heard Todd Durkin (Owner and Founder of Fitness Quest 10) say numerous times, “How you do one thing is how you do EVERYthing”. In my experience, I have found that statement to be extremely accurate. You cannot float through one thing, or enter an event half hearted and expect to come out on top. In order to create greatness you must fully commit to the task at hand. Before we start a workout Todd always says “Get your mind right”, he is a visionary, a creator, and an inspirational leader. He has the ability to create greatness and create IMPACT because of choosing who he surrounds himself with and choosing to believe in himself. We can all learn from leaders like Todd, we can all be inspired, but we must create change and hold ourselves accountable as well. The right mentality is so crucial. Your mental outlook on your life and all aspects of it is directly correlated to where you currently are in life. It also directly impacts the direction you are headed. If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, get a promotion, be in a healthy relationship, or get an A on a test, it all starts with getting your mind right. When you fully focus, commit, and execute a plan you will conquer more than you can imagine.

THE PEOPLE WHO YOU CHOOSE TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH
Not only is the right mindset extremely important, but the people you choose to surround yourself with is equally as important. I once heard my friend’s father say “You can’t fly like an eagle if you surround yourself with turkeys.” I have personally been through many ups and downs in my life as I am sure all of those reading this have as well. We all face different obstacles of life everyday and we all have our own personal battles we must work through but you cannot settle for failure. You must find your second wind and push through whatever it is you are going through and having a good support system of friends, family, or co-workers is critical to your success in your everyday life. If you want to learn how to work on cars then surround yourself by mechanics, if you want to be a millionaire then surround yourself by millionaires. I remember hearing a speech by Zig Ziglar (Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker), he said “If you want stinking thinking, surround yourself by people who have stinking thinking and they’ll give it to you.” The circle of friends or family you surround yourself with has an enormous impact on your health, your mindset, your outlook, and your LIFE!

YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE
Do not let yourself settle for mediocrity, do not conform just because those around you choose to, you must create change and transform. Life is too short to just settle and watch it blow by. When you choose to make a positive change and follow through with your decision, the rest of your life follows. All you have to do is take action, and action creates momentum. A great way to make moves in that direction is to do something nice for someone else, it doesn’t matter who. “You can get anything in life you want, as long as you help enough other people get what they want.”- Zig Ziglar. There have been numerous studies done on how an act of random kindness towards others naturally raises your body’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is your body’s feel good drug. When you begin to think positive, help others, and commit to being transformed, your life will immediately change direction. Everything starts with a decision, you always have a choice. Being fit, losing weight, or eating healthy all starts with a decision. Your mindset, your outlook on life, your eating habits, your personal health, the people you surround yourself with, all starts with a decision. Just as you chose to read this article, you can choose to make a difference in your own life immediately, you can choose to create impact in others lives, and you can choose to believe in yourself. Do not wait; make the choice to be great right now.

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Written by Adam Foote
Certified Personal Trainer and Combine 360 certified
email: afoote@fxstudios.com