Pay attention to the answers when you ask the questions. If you are exposed to good information, it is in your best interest to absorb it, and most importantly, use it.
My job, my life is dedicated to helping others achieve success. I love doing this simple task. I educate myself to become knowledgeable enough to do it correctly. It fuels me to accomplish bigger and better things within my own life and then show others the way to success within themselves. The only quantifier that I cannot control is the other person's dedication and willingness to sacrifice to the inevitable changes that will have to take place for them to grow. I'm constantly embracing challenge and change, it's what makes me better.
Remember: if you are asking the question, you must be prepared for the answer. You should be prepared to act upon the answer. Even if it does require a leap of faith!
On the personal level:
I've been MIA lately and it's all because I'm brewing a little pot of sumpthin sumthin behind the scenes. No alcohol, no bar scene, no real socialization outside of fitness and training as of late. Why? I've dedicated myself to seeing how well my body can perform at the upcoming Crossfit Central Fittest Games Competition. I'm not in any condition or knowledge level to take home the top prize, but I am in perfect position to contend with myself and open up a new door for me in gaining experience with discipline and focus. True discipline and focus is a real challenge for me, probably more so than this competition could ever be. The games day will be all about fun and intimidation and confidence, and whew...exhaustion floods in just thinking about it! In the meantime, I'm trying not to miss my friends too much and trying to find a good massage! wink, wink!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Consider
There's a book out there that should be read by those seeking to live each moment as new. If you want to connect your thoughts and put them into action, this book helps you to organize a more conscious effort.
Consider this line in the book, "repeatlessness" by Joe Marshalla:
"Always consider to consider. And if you find yourself stopping to consider, consider why you stopped considering."
If you're always considering, you're open to change. One can never be reminded enough that change is empowering and keeps you progressing toward your goals.
On the personal level:
Ken is a friend that lives on Lake Travis that built a professional level sand volleyball court and guest house on his property. It's an amazing little getaway in his own yard, he loves to entertain and his place has become a weekend spot for many top Austin players. Went to his place on Sunday to grill, chill and play. Got on the court with some top level players and it was sad to deal with being the most "out of touch" player! I've been laying low on volleyball and it showed!! Time to get in the sand, practice and start playing at least 4 hours a week, a far cry from the 12 hours a week I was playing last spring. How cool is it that volleyball season never really ends here?
Consider this line in the book, "repeatlessness" by Joe Marshalla:
"Always consider to consider. And if you find yourself stopping to consider, consider why you stopped considering."
If you're always considering, you're open to change. One can never be reminded enough that change is empowering and keeps you progressing toward your goals.
On the personal level:
Ken is a friend that lives on Lake Travis that built a professional level sand volleyball court and guest house on his property. It's an amazing little getaway in his own yard, he loves to entertain and his place has become a weekend spot for many top Austin players. Went to his place on Sunday to grill, chill and play. Got on the court with some top level players and it was sad to deal with being the most "out of touch" player! I've been laying low on volleyball and it showed!! Time to get in the sand, practice and start playing at least 4 hours a week, a far cry from the 12 hours a week I was playing last spring. How cool is it that volleyball season never really ends here?
Friday, February 6, 2009
Elevated
Don't you love when you meet someone and feel an instant spark? Your eyes and smiles just "talk" to each other and sometimes it's like you've known each other forever! Chemistry has five different forms, each with its own identity. When I meet someone new, I'm most likely drawn to them because we share a common bond, interest, sense of humor, or future direction. What is interesting about life is how little control we have of when or where these instances occur. We often cannot explain why we're drawn to certain people. Do you think background, communication style, character, looks, astrology, interests, environment, and timing all come together to help you form that intangible bond?
At this time in my life, I am truly blessed to have a friend that makes me want to be a better person. I'm lucky to know beautiful and amazing people that elevate me to be better. But this connection is slightly different. I see the amount of dedication, focus, and intensity that this person possesses and intensely admire it. I enjoy thinking about the amazing future my friend is shaping for himself and others. I hope he never puts limits on himself at any time in his life. I'm not putting this person on a perfection pedestle--he's human and flawed in many ways, just like all of us. However, I feel blessed to have a friend that naturally elevates me to a healthier level!
It makes me seek to form more bonds like it with other people I encounter. I want to have a seamless level of connection to, be inspired and elevated by, and consider myself healthier because of the people I choose to have in my life. I want people around me that are traveling in the same direction and care about me just as much as I care about them. It makes it seem like anything in life can be accomplished when you're surrounded by go-getters and positive attitudes!
How can we form these more meaningful and intangible bonds? Be the person that you seek in your relationships. I think once the initial connection is established, our healthy relationships rely on effort, trust and honesty.
I believe: purposeful relationships do not look inward upon themselves, but rather outward in the same direction.
On the personal level:
Joss, the owner of Westlake Crossfit, and I had a fun bonding experience today. We were being crazy innovative coming up with new exercise ideas to progress ourselves and others as fit athletes. It was a fun session of bouncing ideas and movin' muscles. I see the dedication Joss has for growing his Crossfit business and it inspires me to be part of his growth. This is just the type of friendship I seek to form...those that are headed in the same healthy direction. We seek a path of helping others and it in turn elevates us.
At this time in my life, I am truly blessed to have a friend that makes me want to be a better person. I'm lucky to know beautiful and amazing people that elevate me to be better. But this connection is slightly different. I see the amount of dedication, focus, and intensity that this person possesses and intensely admire it. I enjoy thinking about the amazing future my friend is shaping for himself and others. I hope he never puts limits on himself at any time in his life. I'm not putting this person on a perfection pedestle--he's human and flawed in many ways, just like all of us. However, I feel blessed to have a friend that naturally elevates me to a healthier level!
It makes me seek to form more bonds like it with other people I encounter. I want to have a seamless level of connection to, be inspired and elevated by, and consider myself healthier because of the people I choose to have in my life. I want people around me that are traveling in the same direction and care about me just as much as I care about them. It makes it seem like anything in life can be accomplished when you're surrounded by go-getters and positive attitudes!
How can we form these more meaningful and intangible bonds? Be the person that you seek in your relationships. I think once the initial connection is established, our healthy relationships rely on effort, trust and honesty.
I believe: purposeful relationships do not look inward upon themselves, but rather outward in the same direction.
On the personal level:
Joss, the owner of Westlake Crossfit, and I had a fun bonding experience today. We were being crazy innovative coming up with new exercise ideas to progress ourselves and others as fit athletes. It was a fun session of bouncing ideas and movin' muscles. I see the dedication Joss has for growing his Crossfit business and it inspires me to be part of his growth. This is just the type of friendship I seek to form...those that are headed in the same healthy direction. We seek a path of helping others and it in turn elevates us.
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