“Hell, everybody wants to win. But, victory belongs to those that prepare to win.”—Bear Bryant, University of Alabama Football Coach, College Football Hall of Fame.
Preparation is everything. When we have a test to take, a game to play, a contest to compete in, there is a requirement to be prepared to do your absolute best, and in my case…..to win!
My season of bodybuilding prep has begun in earnest. I push myself to work hard with an eye toward perfection. I have this nagging fear that I am behind and that all my opponents are Out working me and thus my work ethic goes off the charts. No trip to the gym is treated as a social engagement to discuss inane things with my friends. Like my Coach, Justin Dees has said, ” Bro! You don’t have a minute to spare.” I have to develop a sense of urgency that propels me forward, keeps me engaged, and causes a greater than normal personal effort to win. This whole time is called “PREPARATION.” There is no substitute for it and you cannot fake it. The whole journey is your responsibility. Nobody can do it for you.
Major Suggestions:
1.) Determine what you want and why you want it.
2.) Make a plan to accomplish your goal.
3.) Each and every day prepare yourself mentally to execute each step of your plan with enthusiasm and an eye toward the prize.
4.) Perform the plan faithfully.
5.) Set up a system to measure your progress.
6.) When game day comes you will be ready because you prepared—to win!!!
We are the Captains of Our Own Ships! So let’s act like Captains and demand more of ourselves to win! Do not stop and do not delay—do it now!
“PREPARATION” is the bottom line. It cannot be neglected. So, kick the door wide open and “PREPARE” to win. I know I will.
Until next time. This is our time.
Douglas E. Graham, USAF, (ret), MHSM
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