I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to getting serious about setting goals. The truth is that I’ve tended to get off track most of the time, and I made a decision to become more serious about reaching my objectives.
I asked myself a critical question: Are you prepared to work diligently towards these goals? If so, what are you willing to give up in exchange for these objectives?
Asking yourself if you’re willing to do what is necessary is crucial to success. Obviously, when I say are you willing to do whatever it takes, I’m not talking about some outrageous action or something illegal. It means that you’re going to have to learn to make the choices that are necessary, and you’re going to need discipline in your own life to reach your goals.
Although we pretty much know this deep down inside (or at least we should), we don’t usually stop and think about what we will have to give up in order to reach our goals. So before you begin your muscle building program, answer these questions so you can build a more solid commitment that will sustain your efforts throughout the following year and beyond.
Whatever you choose to do in your life will be at the expense of something else. You can really only do one thing at any particular moment, so you should know what you’re willing to give up.
So are you willing to do what it takes to reach your fitness goals? Which do you prefer, watching that favor TV show or working on a solid strength training program? Can you give up the incredibly tempting ice cream sundaes you eat every day in exchange for a healthier and better looking body?
You may not have to give up every fun thing in your life in order to reach some serious goals, but some sacrifice will inevitably be involved.
A half hour workout a few times a week for several months will accomplish what one five hour workout cannot. Whatever you choose, keep the long term in mind and rest assured that living your dreams tomorrow, in both bodybuilding and beyond, are well worth the price you pay today.
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