You’ve just won the fitness lottery…
Congratulations!
You, my friend, have just won the fitness lottery.
Just like that, with the match of 6 little numbers, you’ve become as lean, fit, defined and stutteringly hot as any-body, ever. You now have the most perfectly sculpted body—no more struggling, striving or dieting.
Check it out for yourself. Saunter over to the nearest mirror and drop ‘em... You won’t believe your eyes!
You’re on the fitness gravy train with biscuit wheels. You’ve made it!
Now what?
Sit back and enjoy your good fortunes, stop striving and never exert an extra ounce of energy again? Or do you see yourself moving more, not because you have to get somewhere but rather because you love the way it keeps you feeling strong and energized?
Would you start your day with a dozen raised glaze donuts just because you can or will you start your day strong with a life enhancing, perfectly balanced breakfast?
Of course this is an invented scenario but imagine it’s real for a moment. In your mind, go to this place of fitness freedom—where you have no more fitness challenge. Feel it.
Take a minute. I’ll wait.
If, like most people, you’ve been in a dance with your body over fitness and weight for years, this will be a fascinating experience.
What would you do? What arises can offer you valuable insight on your true source of motivation. Who knows, you might even discover what’s going to keep you fit, lean and strong for life.
Exploring Motivation Mastery
When you go deep enough or stay with something long enough, you’re bound to discover the ultimate lifelong path of Mastery. In Chapter 14 of Strength for Life you’ll find an in depth look at the path to endless motivation that can be found only at Mastery.
In addition to my personal experience, my teachings and views on Mastery have been inspired by the master guide on Mastery, a book from George Leonard appropriately titled, Mastery.
If you’re seeking mastery in any area of your life or this is the first you’ve heard of this magical state, this book is a must read it.
For a brilliant briefing on Mastery visit my friend, the noted philosopher, Brian Johnson’s wisdom summary on Mastery on PhilosphersNotes.com.
Excellent post! I'm having an issue that you might help me with. Completing base camp is a little like winning the lottery. You must get it perfect. Honestly, I'm suffering from perfection paralysis with BC. Should I really start over if I have a beer with a pal on Saturday or if I can't get to bed until 11 with a 5 AM training scheduled? Any thoughts my friend? Tell me if I'm just being a wuss. M
Posted by: Mike | Dec 19, 2008 at 16:09
I'm a big fan of the work you've done to incorporate the mental side of training. That remains my biggest challenge, as I'm sure it does for many others. I've read Leonard's book in the past, but never considered applying it to the ideas of strong living. Thanks for the insight.
Posted by: KJ | Dec 19, 2008 at 16:09