achievment

Next week I finish P90X.  There is something about exercise that gets me motivated for everything in life. When I'm not exercising I have trouble getting things done.  I can organize projects and lead a team, but I don't have the same desire I have when I'm fulfilling the physical side of life.  For me exercise goes hand in hand with achieving the extraordinary.  P90X is tough.  Not only that, but I've managed to fit the long workouts with 3 hours or commuting, a full work day and time with my family (and now this blog!). I've heard it takes 21 days to form a habit.  I suppose I've simply gotten used to getting up at 4:50 and working out each morning. Goal setting works for me.  I enjoy doing things few people are willing to do.  In 2009 I committed to running a marathon in under four hours.  In November I ran the Philly Marathon in 3:57:26.  I'd never run a marathon before.  The same attitude applies to almost anything in life.  Running a marathon in under four hours was hard.  P90X was hard.  Delivering a project on time and on budget is hard.  Doing anything that is worthwhile is hard.

I may not be able to run a marathon as fast as Bill Rodgers or do as many pull-ups as Colin Bell, but I can set a goal and achieve greater things than most people are even willing to try.  Why won't they try? Why can't they commit?  It goes back to my first post.  There is something within us that is scared of success and what comes with it.  Embrace change.  Achieve the extraordinary.  Don't hold back!