Stubborn, not stupid
I’ve been hearing it from everyone lately: "You better be careful working out," or "You’re going to hurt yourself again," or "Why are you doing that?" Yeah, I had surgery - big deal. My hand is now in a hard cast up to my forearm. Are people with casts not supposed to accept it and continue on as I have? Are those of us unfortunate to have injuries supposed to quit living our lives as usual and sulk about our injuries, waiting to heal? I say "Hell no!" NOTHING good comes to those who wait. You need to step up and bust your butt to get what you want. I have certain goals and I intend on reaching them. Sure, the surgery is a setback. I will, more than likely, not reach my deadlift goal of 500lbs+ by June. I accept it, set other goals I can strive for, and move on. You adjust and adapt to environmental changes. Survival of the fittest.
People can say all they want about what I am doing. I simply tell them, "I’m stubborn, not stupid." I train smart. I’m not performing any exercise I feel puts me in danger of reinjuring my finger. Do I take risks? Of course. Do we not take risks every day anyway? I am committed to transforming my body into something better. I am now surrounded by negativity and those telling me "Don’t…" and "You shouldn’t…" on a daily basis. To those people, I want say "Thank you." I say this because your doubt fuels me to push harder, to prove that what I am doing is right. Just because you don’t have the guts and determination to keep reaching for your goals by any means necessary doesn’t mean I have to be like you and watch my goals, dreams, and intentions slip away. This is my journey, not yours.
April 14, 2007 at 10:07 am
*wiping tears from my eyes* JB…I couldn’t have said this any succintly more elegant myself. Best to Ya’!!! ~Dawn Melanie
April 14, 2007 at 10:12 am
Hope your squats are coming along well. Pack on the beef at the trunk.
April 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm
"…doesn’t mean I have to be like you and watch my goals, dreams, and intentions slip away. "
Amen! Brother.
the number of times I would like to say this to the people who tell me I am spending too much time in the gym, or I will never be able to build a body like I want because I am not 20 something anymore, or that I need to cheat a little when I order a salad and a water instead of a burger and a coke.
April 25, 2007 at 5:05 pm
JB glad to see you have a great positive attitude…your a smart man !..know your limitations.. stay strong .. .healing n time is important to a healthy recovery.one day at a time ..each day gets you a step closer to reaching your goals ..wishing you much success in doing so . looking .awesome ..=)Gina