No matter where we are in life each of us will have cross roads we come to or a fork in the road to cause us to choose a way forward. Try as we might we never can quite see enough to decide smartly which road or fork to take. Sometimes though, we know in advance which road to take and it’s more a matter of courage to take the one which takes us to our goal and our “end game.” This is rare I admit but that this is the theme we are discussing. Knowing what to do and then having the courage to do it is the challenge.
We all fantasize about getting the chance to do what we set out to do. All obstacles have been removed then, ‘BAM!” We are standing right in front of our way to the top and we balk. We second guess ourselves. We think doubtfully about our ability to actually charge the hill and win. It is here that we separate ourselves from our other evil selves. We have to step up and take the risk or we will forever be silent and defeated. It’s time to pull up our “big boy pants” and step into the unknown game to win. This is a risk and it is a chance. The chance is defined as the opportunity and the risk is what we are willing to wager on ourselves to use the chance to win.
In bodybuilding we work to exhaustion. We plan for the future and the rewards to be gleaned. But, we jump into the fray as we are assured that the way is known. Heading for the stage is daunting enough. Taking the correct approach is a choice based on a chance the risk that is required to be assumed to get there. The hardest part of hitting the stage is choosing to actually do it.
My advice is to see the chance. Take the risk once we decide it is worth it. Start and never look back. Nothing is guaranteed but you have to commit.
In closing you must see the Chance. You must see the risk it involves. Decide to do it and never look back. Never settle for today. Always risk it all for the chance to win…..tonight!
Six Pack and Senior 