I recently read "Change or Die: The Three Keys to Change at Work and in Life" by Alan Deutschman. (Highly recommended for those seeking change in their lives).
One of the more profound lessons he shares is this:
When you are starting a program to effect change in your life, GO BIG.
Here's the basic idea: Most people that try to implement change fail. Only about 10% of us actually change. The other 90% of us flounder around, but never really change.
Deutschman shares a story that flips the odds. In his story, 90% succeeded in changing and maintaining that change over time.
What he suggests is that your probability of success is directly related to both the initial effort you put forth as well as the results you derive from your efforts in a short period of time.
People that committed to a program for a month - that worked at it, that followed all of the rules, that challenged themselves, and that were willing to do what it takes, and, as a result, had massive success relative to the short period of time - were 900% more likely to stick with the program!!
So this is Part 1 of my philosophy. When it comes to making changes that will ultimately get your Health and Fitness to where you want them to be - GO BIG.
Instead of taking "baby steps" - take GIANT STEPS. Do the things that will virtually guarantee quick, massive success. It's this kind of proof that change is not only possible but imminent that will carry you on to fulfillment and your Optimum Body!
One of the more profound lessons he shares is this:
When you are starting a program to effect change in your life, GO BIG.
Here's the basic idea: Most people that try to implement change fail. Only about 10% of us actually change. The other 90% of us flounder around, but never really change.
Deutschman shares a story that flips the odds. In his story, 90% succeeded in changing and maintaining that change over time.
What he suggests is that your probability of success is directly related to both the initial effort you put forth as well as the results you derive from your efforts in a short period of time.
People that committed to a program for a month - that worked at it, that followed all of the rules, that challenged themselves, and that were willing to do what it takes, and, as a result, had massive success relative to the short period of time - were 900% more likely to stick with the program!!
So this is Part 1 of my philosophy. When it comes to making changes that will ultimately get your Health and Fitness to where you want them to be - GO BIG.
Instead of taking "baby steps" - take GIANT STEPS. Do the things that will virtually guarantee quick, massive success. It's this kind of proof that change is not only possible but imminent that will carry you on to fulfillment and your Optimum Body!
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