Recently I had the opportunity to speak with a group of my peers on everything from eating better, to losing weight, to hitting the gym, to getting as much physical activity into their daily living as possible. Many promised that tomorrow would be the day that they would start their diet, begin jogging for 30 minutes each morning, making smarter choices when it came to food – yet none of the majority that chose to make moves towards a healthier life, mentioned anything in regards to simply changing their lifestyle. Its as if cold turkey was the only route to go, and that tomorrow’s day would be that of a new era with ease and instant results.
Then I laid it on thick and simple. Its not about a suddenly-shocking-life-altering 180, its about day to day steps and progression in the quest to lead a more empowered and ultimately healthier lifestyle.
The overall reaction of the group was nothing less than that of an A-HA! moment. Like they had heard something in regards to this somewhere along the course of their life, but weren’t too sure where they had picked it up or what it was all about. And then I explained. It is human nature for us to want to achieve something we desire in the least amount of time possible, with the least amount of resistance. Whether it be the reality of shedding 20 pounds off the belly, the ability to run 10km without stopping once or the will to eat nothing but organic and stay true to a healthy diet. The brutal and blunt reality of it is that nothing, and I mean nothing worthwhile in life comes fast nor easy.
If we want to make moves towards a better life, if we want to ensure living a more empowered and healthier existence, then we must realize that there is no new era, no temporary nor quick fix recipe. The only honest and progressive advancement to successful accomplishment is through the lifestyle we choose to lead. And that is where many fall short of success when wanting more for themselves and from life – they view it as something that can be achieved by swallowing the all mighty magic pill.
When we are capable of understanding that the integrity of the journey is what matters most along the path to success, then we will unlock the ability to accept that it is consistent and life long steps that bring us closer to our desired goal or goals and that will make our achievements and accomplishments all the more sweeter.
