Learn to Love what you HATE doing!
How many times have you heard the following statement?
What you hate doing is usually what will help you the most…
I’m guessing a lot. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Now think about how many times this went in one ear and out the other.. More times than you care to remember, right? This is why I believe most people know exactly what will help their progress and blast past their plateaus… It’s evident that "knowing" and "doing" are two different things, because some of the best so-called "experts" obviously forget to follow their own advice.
If you hate running, do it tomorrow. If you hate squats, make it your next workout. If you dread the stair-climber, let it be your next cardio workout. Learn to love the things you hate doing the most. Chances are, avoiding the obvious is exactly what’s holding you back. You’ve exhausted all your likeable options, now deal with reality!
No one likes to get out of their comfort zone. Why would you, it’s safe, it’s secure.. You are good at it, you know exactly what to expect. That 500lb bench press, no matter how impressive, has long become routine. That 10 mile run , no matter how effortless, has long become mundane. We are creatures of habit, and excellence in one area often prevents us from exploring further. Know this today, and venture past that tomorrow.
You will hate it, you will suck at it, you will dread the moment you fail. Maybe you’ll be outlapped by men twice your age, or maybe you’ll be out-lifted by a girl half your experience, but so what? Who are you really competing against, them or the person you were yesterday?
June 22, 2008 at 5:07 pm
So very true! I hate stretching and we all know how important that is. I ended up hurting my back because of tight hamstrings and hip flexors.
I think I better go stretch now.
June 24, 2008 at 3:25 am
Great blog!
June 27, 2008 at 2:57 pm
So true!! Reading this blog just gave me the boost I needed to do todays cardio lol
June 28, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Great advice!
June 28, 2008 at 3:28 pm
busted out three new maxes(for reps) this week. bench, deads and squats. been stuck for a couple months. i had to get past my comfort zone. your advice is spot on. i’m bustin out to the next level thanks!!
July 1, 2008 at 9:02 am
Very true statements in your blog. This can be so helpful to so many people in all walks of life.
July 5, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Ugh god. I absolutely hate squats and deadlifts. OF COURSE they happen to be two of the better total mass building lifts that I need to doing to gain some serious poundage. Maybe I’ll have to start rewarding myself with pizza and beer those days to get a good mind connection going heh
July 6, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I couldn’t have said it any better.
July 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Very true!!!
July 8, 2008 at 8:59 am
Truer words have never been spoken, dude.
July 11, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I agree with ponyboy, Truer words were never spoken
July 30, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Mate, whenever I need to be inspired or require a few words of wisdom from a guy who’s not only ‘made it’ in terms of a great physique but continues to build upon greatness, I hit up your bodyblog. Nuff said.
Rick.
August 3, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I just came across this - nothig to do now but hit the darn cardio. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - you and my conscience are ganging up on me!
August 22, 2008 at 9:25 am
Discipline and consistancey are the nails that built the house of success…..or something like that!
August 26, 2008 at 5:18 am
Great Blog!!