Only one grain of sand falls through the hourglass at a time.
One grain of sand at a time...
This is maybe the most important lesson I have learned over the past year or so. If you think about all the things you have to do to accomplish a goal, you won’t make it.
Only one grain of sand falls through the hourglass at a time.
This goes for nutrition as well. It’s not easy to lose weight and get in shape – but when it’s broken down into individual grains of sand – it becomes possible.
A good calorie level for a day turns into two – which quickly turns to a week…2 pounds are lost – habits are formed…
One problem we as humans tend to have (and I was the prime example of this) is the tendency to overthink things. When we overthink things they begin to seem impossible.
We freeze waiting for the perfect moment, which never comes.
I have really tried hard to overcome this tendency within myself, and whether you are dropping weight or trying to get a promotion at work you should do that as well.
Don’t overthink it. The average weight loss hopeful thinks – I wonder if carbs are bad? What about before bed? What about eating after 6pm? What about, what about, what about? Enough!
Forget all of that!
One grain of sand man. One grain. Eat the correct number of calories first and foremost and forget the rest for a minute. Nothing is ever going to be perfect. Stop trying to make it that way and tackle the biggest problems first.
Take that step. If another one needs to be taken, study it out and take that one. Don’t fret about it. Take action now.
Remember the quote I’ve used before by General Patton:
“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” -George Patton
General Patton wouldn't respect your procrastination...
I say it’s time to take action. It’s time to go out and win the battle. You ate a whole pizza last night? I don’t give a crap. Start today.
You know what I say when I screw something up royally? Whoops. Then I try again. In fact I mess up more than anyone I know…by far.
You won’t find a better time than now. Execute then perfect as you go along. Get started now – that’s what separates the winners from the losers. I know because I was a procrastinating “perfect moment” loser for years.
No more. I study, make a calculated plan and I attack.
Sometimes I find out I could have done it better; sometimes I find out that there are things to be fixed next time.
Who cares? Fix them next time. Keep improving, get better, and move forward even if it’s just a foot before you fall. You are still further ahead than you would have been if you’d have sat your butt on the couch.
Life is a war – full of campaigns and things trying to make you give in and surrender. nil desperandum. Don’t give up. NEVER GIVE UP. We are in war – it’s time to take action. Fall in soldier.
Jay Scott is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, NPC National Level Bodybuilder, Fitness Model, Author and Nutrition Coach. Jay owns CE-Fitness, a Personal Training business in Lexington, KY. Jay has been helping people lose weight and transform their bodies since 1998. Contact him at jay@cefitness.net or visit his site at www.cefitness.net for books, products, training options and more.
