Nearly everything in life is a building process. It starts with something small, like a thought, followed by an action, followed by a failure or some sort of success. The key feature in this very natural scenario is that one goes from something small to something bigger.
Let it be said that when we aspire to do something very big or better we have to pay attention to every detail in the process. “Rome wasn’t Built in a Day” and thus the accomplishment of what we desire also will take longer than a day.
In bodybuilding we have two major activities to look after. First, consistency is the the requisite mindset that leads to increased muscle mass. Quite simply, we don’t miss workouts. Secondly, discipline is employed as we prepare for the stage. Of course discipline is in play on a daily basis but discipline is especially vital during prep to get onto the stage.
Consistency requires tons of detail work that occurs daily. In short, it is a total change in life stye. We have to focus on our eating habits. Eating the right amount of food to include protein, fats, and carbs at regularly prescribed intervals is paramount. Supplements are very important. Each supplement taken is aimed at correcting a deficiency to filling out a need for a better body. We should be having full panels of blood work done about every 6 months to be sure we are taking in the right amounts of vitamins and minerals. Training correctly scheduled and performed is the backbone of improving our physiques. Cardio must be done at prescribed intervals to keep our bodyweight under control or to enhance our appearance during the preparation phase of training.
Discipline, I submit has a special place in my world because it connotes particular effort needed before hitting the stage to be our best. Sure, we use discipline daily to get to the gym and to complete the daily regimen but it is here in the prep stage that extra attention to details is required. During prep we are laser focused on our posing, our food, our water intake, our supplement intake, cardio performance, and tanning.
In the above stages of Consistency and Discipline we have to be all over the details. We schedule things, we set alarms to remind us of things to be done at certain times. Nothing is left to chance. I have three things that I want to accomplish with each show: 1.) I must be in the best shape of my life at show time. 2.) I desperately work to be so ready that I make no mistakes (turning left instead of turning right when the judges give us commands). 3.) I ultimately want to move up or do better this time from the previous show (move up to 2nd versus 3rd from the last show). If I can accomplish these three things then I conclude that it was a successful show.
Remember, that if we want to accomplish something bigger than where we are, we have to pay attention to the details required. Another way to say it is, pay attention to the little things that lead us to be successful winning at bigger and better events. Nothing can be left to chance. Winning takes time and effort and focus. There are no shortcuts!
My final thought:
“THE LITTLE THINGS MUST ACCOMPLISHED IF WE WANT TO ACHIEVE THE BIG THINGS THAT GOD LAYS ON OUR HEARTS”.
This is a maxim that cannot be violated even if you try.
Six Pack and Senior 