I wanted to take a few minutes and respond to the response. First it has been quite unexpected. I am glad I am not the only one who sees and feels the way I do.
To those in the midst of the struggle, I write this. Have HOPE! Despair keeps us where we are. The belief that it can never get any better is a lie. Don't believe it. Change is not only possible it is within your reach. It is completely possible to become a healthier version of you. I was that guy once upon a time.
To those who might not understand, I ask you to be GRACEFUL. We are not trying to become "sexy" we just want to be healthy. We want to be healthy for our spouses, for our children, for our families, for ourselves. We are just trying to reach a point where we look in the mirror and am proud and happy with the person we see looking back at us. Have grace. Just because you don't understand doesn't make you right and us wrong.
To those wanting to start, I say START. Do something. Start walking, running, a class or even a at home program (I recommend a few, haha). Trade your COKE for water. Trade a Pizza slice for apple slices. Just begin. Surround yourself by people who will encourage your new journey. Find an exercise that you will enjoy. And do it for you! Do it because you deserve it.
To Pastors and Leaders, this is a real issue. ADDRESS IT. First address it in you. Pastors pay one of the highest insurance premiums due to the stress of they jobs and the overall unhealthy nature of how they live. Address in your congregations. Encourage people to live healthy. Encourage your sheep to be more active. Encourage your body of believers to become healthier.
To the guy writing this blog, KEEP GOING. You have battled to become healthy, some days winning, some days losing. KEEP inspiring and sharing. There are those inside and outside of the kingdom who need your help. KEEP believing that HOPE is not something to be lost like car keys and that everyone needs a little more of it. KEEP working on being authentic. People don't expect perfection, they just want you to be you. So on emotional greasy cheeseburger, double stuff Oreo days, don't be afraid to ask for help and share in your struggle.
To everyone, we win best when we FIGHT together instead of against one another. So let's keep FIGHTING.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
The Speed of the Pack
Last the improbable happened...
Three Olympians from the same country captured Gold, Silver and Bronze in the same event - 500M Speed Skating.
While admittedly, I know little about speed skating other than these folks have the largest quad muscles I've ever seen, I do understand a key principle that makes this rare event more likely to have happened. Certainly, this is not the first time these three men have been on the ice together. For sure not, because two of them are twins. (Can someone say sibling rivalry?) More than likely for some time these men have been training together, skating together and pushing one another. The result - three Olympic Medals.
We have long been told by motivational speakers, personal development folks and even pastors that our success and rise (and fall) is built around those we spend the most time with. I think this coronation is further proof of that.
In fitness you tend to run faster, lift more and work harder with a partner or group.
In business you compile the best of each person, pooling them together for further success.
In life you gather those around you that will not hold you back but propel you forward, push you to be the best version of you and elevate you to person you desire to be.
As the 3 Dutchman took their skate around the rink, hands raised, flag waived and tears being shed, I asked my son "why do you think all three from the same country won?" His answer (as a typical 12 year old would say) "they were the fastest."
While on the money with his response, there is bigger lesson to be learned in how they became the fastest. My theory is due to the speed of the pack. The day one got faster it pushed the others to speed up. If one got one one-hundreth faster, than the others had to work harder to get there. The synergy of the group created the three fastest men on ice last night and a crowning moment for the Netherlands.
I believe it was the power of WE and the speed of the pack that launched these men to the medal stand. So who have you gathered around you to improve your speed, your business or your life?
Post your comments below.
Three Olympians from the same country captured Gold, Silver and Bronze in the same event - 500M Speed Skating.
While admittedly, I know little about speed skating other than these folks have the largest quad muscles I've ever seen, I do understand a key principle that makes this rare event more likely to have happened. Certainly, this is not the first time these three men have been on the ice together. For sure not, because two of them are twins. (Can someone say sibling rivalry?) More than likely for some time these men have been training together, skating together and pushing one another. The result - three Olympic Medals.
We have long been told by motivational speakers, personal development folks and even pastors that our success and rise (and fall) is built around those we spend the most time with. I think this coronation is further proof of that.
In fitness you tend to run faster, lift more and work harder with a partner or group.
In business you compile the best of each person, pooling them together for further success.
In life you gather those around you that will not hold you back but propel you forward, push you to be the best version of you and elevate you to person you desire to be.
As the 3 Dutchman took their skate around the rink, hands raised, flag waived and tears being shed, I asked my son "why do you think all three from the same country won?" His answer (as a typical 12 year old would say) "they were the fastest."
While on the money with his response, there is bigger lesson to be learned in how they became the fastest. My theory is due to the speed of the pack. The day one got faster it pushed the others to speed up. If one got one one-hundreth faster, than the others had to work harder to get there. The synergy of the group created the three fastest men on ice last night and a crowning moment for the Netherlands.
I believe it was the power of WE and the speed of the pack that launched these men to the medal stand. So who have you gathered around you to improve your speed, your business or your life?
Post your comments below.
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