SPARTAN SERIES #153: “YOU GET WHAT YOU FOCUS ON—SO FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT!”

I like thinking that if I can think it then I can have it. Well, this is a false concept. Sure everything begins with a thought but thinking it does not bring it into reality. But, to be sure we have to focus on the things we want otherwise we are just day dreaming. Everyday has to have a day dream or two or we will burn ourselves out on our “to do list.” But, the work is done when we decide something is worth our total focus and we do it. Deciding what to focus on has everything to do with how we see ourselves and what we want. I love an old quote that helps me understand what is important, “SOME MEN DIE IN BATTLE, OTHERS GO DOWN IN FLAMES, BUT MOST MEN PERISH INCH-BY-INCH WHO PLAY IN LITTLE GAMES.” This golden oldie brings my character into sharper focus. I personally want to pick the hill I die on and go down in battle and flames because it is worth it. I don’t want to fritter my life away on non-essential idiocy.

In bodybuilding and life, we have to pay close attention to that spirit that moves us toward the goal. We give the goal and every moment required to obtain the goal our total focus. Getting up early, eating, supplements, training, cardio, logging our progress. But, always our faces are set “like flint” toward the goal.

I can recall my days running track. I was a sprinter and I had many competitors who clearly were genetically better. But, when I paid the price at night after lights out practicing in the alley behind my house, and running extra stadium stairs, and doing heavier than normal squats I easily out did my fellow tracksters. But, when I stopped paying the price the first person to see the poor performance was me. Then, it was my colleagues, and finally my adversaries on the track where I lost.

We have to live a life that focuses on that which we want. If we don’t focus then anything will do. Another favorite quote of mine is, “HE WHO AIMS FOR NOTHING HITS IT EVERYTIME!” Focus, Focus, Focus…..This is our time so let’s not squander it by “PLAYING IN LITTLE GAMES.”….Do the hard work for you and your loved ones.