While at the gym last night I felt like I was in church on Christmas Eve or Easter – all the regulars ( that would be me) were staring at all those people that you know are only there because they feel obligated to do “something” about their health because its the new year. All of us regulars smiled and knew that in a month we wouldn’t have to wait for the cardio machines any more.
So what’s the difference between me and the soon to be quitters at the gym? Before you start snarling – of course I’ve quit more than one thing in my life before I accomplished my goal. But why?
Here is the difference between being an “I want” person and an “I’m doing it” person
The Doers
- Set reasonable goals – both short term and long term
- Monitor progress – evaluate and adjust
- Understand that setbacks will happen and do, and the key is to get over it – learn from the situation and move on
- Are patient – this is the hardest part of me doing anything
- Stay focused
- Surround themselves with a positive supportive team
- Are flexible – they can move outside their comfort zone
- Are motivated – they really want it, bad enough to put up with all the points above.
When it came to going to the gym – I had one of those “Oh God I could die” moments – I was over weight, 45, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and lead a stressful life. Something had to change if I wanted to enjoy the best time of my damn life! I did all those above bullet points – and still adhere to them. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been – still have a way to go before I get to my goal, but I’ve learned patience.
Take this gym philosophy and relate it to business. Successful sales people adhere to these mantras, successful entrepreneurs do as well.
Success in anything requires doing not just wanting.
Want to be a millionaire? Great – now figure out how to do it, write it down and buckle down for some hard work and a few bumps in the road. Everything in life worth having requires sacrifices – but if you want it bad enough those bumps in the road are insignificant.
Cheers to doing!
Cindy
