Being Set Apart
What is it that seperates each of us? Some might view certain things in life as more important so they make it their priority. It might be their jobs, hobbies, or school. Then there are some that view it as when these priorities or mixed with a training regiment they become distractions. This is a lifestyle my friends, this isn’t something that you can become the best in when it is given 2nd, or 3rd priority. When someone puts their training behind something else they seem to make excuses like: I’m to busy, I don’t have the genetics, or I don’t like the crowd at my gym during a certain time frame. Bottom line is, it’s not their lifestyle or maybe they are just not dedicated to it. If this is what you truly want you have to be willing to give things up to make it happen. This is a lifestyle not a hobby. If you live your life like the average man you are going to have the physique of an average man. I’ve watched so many people come into my gym and loss their motivation, I think a gym membership is a small price to pay for the first step of this lifestyle. This is why so many gyms make you sign a contract before even starting your regiment. Most people just starting out will give up after the first couple of months. Gyms have contracts to save their own ass when this type of person losses motivation. The advice I leave you with is this. Stick with it, dedication is what sets us apart, it’s not genetics (even though they help). There are no shortcuts to this. If this is what you want make it your lifestyle. You got to plan ahead, know your workout before you even step into the gym. Don’t plan the workout around your day, plan the day around your workout. Make it a priority, this is what sets us apart.
November 21, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Very well said…
November 21, 2007 at 5:24 pm
I agree with a lot of what you said. My problem is that I think i am just burnt out. I think the fire is gone. I tried and tried to re-light it after my last show but nothing is working.
November 21, 2007 at 5:32 pm
@ntrllftr: ATROPHY. (Do you REALLY want to look like me?) That one word alone should re-light the motivational fires.
@DoubleDbol: Great blog. Thanks!
November 21, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Superb thoughts on my favorite subject!
November 25, 2007 at 12:40 pm
i’m 14, 64kg and 8% bodyfat and have put this lifestyle first.
November 28, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Nice blog. I must admit I am one of those people who get really amped up and lose motivation. There was a time in my life where I was extremely dedicated (approx 5 years) and felt exactly like you. I hope this time it sticks. Keep up the great work.
November 28, 2007 at 10:34 pm
EXCELLENT COMMENT!! I’ve been raised to understand the facts. Plain and simple like you stated If You want to shine above the rest, if you want to be better than average then you must but forth the time and effort it takes to produce those results. First and foremost, you are in charge of where you go in life, sure others because obstacles that hinder you but that ABOVE average person will reach deep down and find the way to circumvent that obstacle.
November 30, 2007 at 1:32 pm
thats all true, but it IS a hobby for most people, non-competitive people who just want to look and feel better. why is that a problem? excuses need not be made because of supporting a family or such. priorities are priorities, its when you daydream outside your priorities you get into trouble. I dont dream of competing, I dream of being in shape, and considering that I have many priorities above lifting, thats about where I will be and it will take time. but I fit it into the time that I give it priority for. but calling yourself as shining above when your priorities are different is, well, dumb. If you are above average its likely there is something else you are below average at BECAUSE of being better at the other. compare yourself on that other scale and suddenly you lose a little luster. just remember that most people dont WANT to be big and ripped so you are shining in a way that is a novelty
December 1, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Well good luck with your goals man….just because some choose a different path is no reason to hate, especially on this site.
December 2, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Hummmmm…… i am not sure how to respond to xueimelynnad.. i have to say it kinda frustrates me when ppl come in here and put people who OBVIOUSLY. have worked sooooo hard to get where they are down it is awesome to know that he puts his family first which alot of ppl fail to do BUT… he also needs to realize that much like his family is his passion …those who have yet to start their family do have other passions in life…..and i will never understand why bodybuilders, or anyone who is so dedicated to the gym, and looking good and wanting to feel better about themselves or help others with their fitness goals get critasized so much….it makes no sense but i guess everyone has their own opinions… i just wish more people could think and be as dedicated as you are jared…. keep it up sweetie u look amazing and dont let the negative ppl out the re get in ur way…..
December 2, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Well I am married and a father of two. And I dont find hard to make my family and bodybuilding both my main priorities. Of course family first, but if you think about it, you are only working out about an hour a day. That gives you 23 left to arrange time to spend with your family. And if cant find an hour out of your day to exercise, then maybe you need to turn the TV off for a few minutes.
It is really not that hard.
March 4, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Well said. No room for excuses. Just do it.
August 1, 2008 at 7:04 am
I agree with you…like most things in life if you want something badly enough you have to love what you are doing, be fully focused and work hard at it!
December 11, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Perfectly said. I just talked to someone the other day who noticed that everything in my day revolves around my workout. Now that I have read your blog, I have realized that my whole life does revolve around working out. All day long, I focus on my workout, and what I am going to do when I get to the gym. I am so glad that there is someone else in this world who obsesses with their workouts.