In my experience as a fitness professional, I have worked
with all types of personalities, genders and ages. Everyone who I meet is
guaranteed to have two things in common. They want to a achieve something and
they have had excuses at one point in time for why they haven’t done it yet. A
lot of people like to think that they’re too far gone or too old to do
something. They get this idea in their head that they will only get to where
they want to be if only they had started when they were younger or if they had
a different life situation that things would have been different. The truth is
that no matter what your situation or excuse is, it is never too late to make a
change for the better and it is never too late to win.
We, as
a society, love winners and love to win. The feeling of accomplishment is
something that is as special as it is comforting. You get this feeling that
you’re on top of the world and no one can touch you. This feeling can only be
earned. It’s impossible to buy and only comes with the hard work that you put
in to whatever you want in life. It is safe to assume we favor those who
achieve and admire them in some sort of way. Whether it is the strength they
possess inside or the overcoming of the obstacles they had. I want you to take
away this one thing while reading this; you can do what your heroes and idols
have done. The only thing that would separate you from your idols is the one
step in the right direction.
For
those who feel their physical ailments hold them back from what they want to do
in life, I have a reality check for you. The truth is it doesn’t matter what
you think may be holding you back, anything is possible. This soldier made the
ultimate sacrifice for our country and can still handle anything with his
amputation. One thing our society admires more than a winner is someone who
achieves despite anything that may keep him or her from doing so. I am willing
to bet this wounded warrior felt he would have a harder life after his
operation. Maybe this inspired him to push harder. Either way, the end result
obviously is the same. “With every opportunity, the risk of failure is present.
However, with every failure, a new opportunity presents itself.” – SeanB
Maybe
some of us think we are too old to do something that we have always wanted to
do. Do you think George Foreman felt he was too old to make a comeback to
boxing? I’m sure his opponent did up until George knocked him out. To many, age
is just a number to remind them of the age they were born and that is about it.
That old saying,” You’re only as old as you feel” is very true and this 62 year
old power lifter proves it. Although it is unlikely for many people to get into
power lifting at such an age, it isn’t unlikely for someone to think,” I want
to do something different” and begins to make the change for the better. This
gentleman is no different than any one who wanted something better or wanted a
change. He did his research; he made the correct moves to make it happen.
Of course the hardest step to take
in making a chance is the first. It is scary and anyone who had made a change
for something bigger or better will all agree. It is scary. The risk is always
there, but the rewards outweigh the risks any day. In my personal opinion, I
would much rather accept and endure the responsibilities of doing something
great than accept the consequences of quitting or giving up. Anyone can do
anything they put their mind to. We all possess what is needed to be as
successful, if not more, than anyone who has made their mark on the world. If all of these men can do it, all the greats
in sports and all the most famous people can make something happen, what could
possibly be stopping you?
For more information on power
lifting or trainer, contact Sean Burton at 325-650-7538. Email – SeanBFitPro@Gmail.com or find and like
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All consultations are of no charge and will be scheduled to your convenience.
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