Many Roads Lead To The Same Destination
One month down, eleven to go! How quickly does the year get away from us? As a part of my yearly plan for 2012, I have signed up for the Tough Mudder Challenge. The purpose for doing this is not so much about the event itself, more the journey of preparation.
Lessons from the journey:
- Having A Goal Outside Myself Gives Inspiration: Signing up to raise money for Legacy meant I had to develop a program of healthy eating, physical exercise and endurance training.
- Training The Mind Is Just As Important As Training My Body: Expanding my mindset as to what is possible is the first step to me going the extra mile and expanding my comfort zone.
- Variety Is Great If The Destination Remains The Same: Staying focused on where I am heading and not getting caught up in the obstacles that sometimes cross my path, is far more resourceful.
- The Only Person I Am Competing With Is Me: Realize that I am only competing with me and no one else. Comparison and an over competitive mindset would not serve me.
- Balance Is The Essential Key To Longevity: Making sure I have rest days and involving my family in the process has also allowed me to keep an overall balance in my life.
What has your first month given you to think about? What have you learned along your journey?
