- Setting Up a Perimeter
- No Ordinary Miner
- Holiday Aspirations
I enjoy the show Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force...as seen on hulu.com
There is something about U.S. Marshall's and their unique ability to track down virtually anyone and capture them when the fugitive least expects it. They go above and beyond to achieve their goal, whether they chase someone for 24 hours or fly to another state or U.S. Territory. Their years of training and experience are manifested through the execution of their tactics. Their plan to capture fugitives is just plain relentless!
The same attitude that these U.S. Marshall's possess towards their profession is the same attitude that is needed in achieving and in approaching health and fitness goals. The Marshall's do not typically struggle with making a decision because they have great communication. When one of them says they will do something, they do it. When there is a change of plans, they conform. In other words, procrastination, reneging, and indecisiveness arrive at a cost to the U.S. Marshall's, who cannot waste time.
But, these three characteristics are sometimes our biggest culprits. I admit that I have experienced each of these qualities at some point...but the willingness to change is open.
Too many times, as individuals, a perimeter is not set up. That is, the procedure to plan, act, and to maintain goal(s) slips away because a distraction arises. It is also indicative of a plan and thought process that is organized loosely. Whether you are starting to workout for the first time, starting marathon training, changing your diet, waking up earlier, or changing some other health habit remember to attack it. Don't go half-in or all-in with enthusiasm and pull out abruptly - once you have met the action phase the will to stop should diminish.
Set up your own task force. Yes, it is hard times for a lot of people; but there are ways to functionally progress.
No Ordinary Miner
I just learned today that one of the Chilean miners, Edison Pena, who was rescued last month wants to run the New York City Marathon. Talk about battling. First, he is trapped for 70 days and now he will endure one of the most physically demanding challenges. Well, you know what? Great for him!
I think it's phenomenal that Mr. Pena wants to conquer the NYC Marathon. Really? How many of us, after spending 70 days underground, would want to run a marathon less than one month after being rescued? I know he practiced while trapped, but I respect his superior contemplation on this matter.
Holiday Aspirations
The ability to train individuals both in the Greater Boston Area and the DC Metro Area is a goal that I would like to achieve, but it will take a lot of effort.
The holidays are a time in which training is feasible per location. However, a lot of creativity must be involved. I'm not promising anything right now as far as creative holiday training, but the matching possibilities are in arrangement.
Be well,
Derek
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