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Some New Year's Motivation

asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/08, 09:55 AM This is from a motivation newsletter I receive, thought it was inspiring.With the energy and enthusiasm of a teenager, Caroline finished her last push up and stood to cheers and applause from the crowd. She smiled humbly and took a well-deserved bow. Shortly to follow was her husband, whose daily routine included 400 sits ups and 200 push ups among a handful of other exercises that would test even the most fit of individuals. After his brief demonstration of youthful strength, Fred and his wife walked over to the talk show host to share their success story. _________________________________________________ Simply Amazing _________________________________________________ 'I wasn't always in shape,' Fred began. 'There was quite a stretch of time when I could barely see my toes, let alone touch them.' 'I remember that,' his wife laughed. 'I wasn't any better. I was facing some serious health risks and needed to make some major life changes.' This loving couple worked out every single day smiling through hundreds of push ups and sit ups along with running several miles around their neighborhood. Nothing that special for someone in their twenties or thirties. Not even that amazing for someone in their forties or fifties. But when you're 89 or 93 years old, that's simply amazing. 'I started working toward my goal when I was 65,' said Fred. 'I only wish I had started sooner.' His wife agreed. 'You're never too old to start doing what you want to do, but you lose precious time while you wait to begin.' Absolute wisdom from the lips of an 89 year-old woman whose heart, mind, and body belonged to a much younger girl. _________________________________________________ The Exciting Truth About Your Dreams _________________________________________________ Timing is a central issue when it comes to happiness. While many put their desires off until there is little time left to achieve them, others feel their time has already passed. They are trapped by the misconception that goals and dreams are achieved right out of high school or not at all. They feel locked into a life that is far from what they had planned on creating, with the remainder of their days ripe with regret. Bob Newhart, considered to be one of the greatest comics of our time, spent years as an accountant. An accountant! Imagine where he would be today had he felt locked into a life that he wasn't meant to live. Ray Crok is another prime example of an individual following his heart at a later time in life. Until the age of 52, Crok spent his time selling shake mixers to restaurants around the country. Then he made that life- altering trip to California for a meeting with the McDonald brothers. At an age when most people feel their best days are behind them he created a restaurant empire that stretched around the globe. For every Bob Newhart or Ray Crok who took a chance at a better life there are ten thousand who let their goals and dreams pass them by. The question is, which type of person or you? Bob Newhart and Ray Crok knew what they wanted. They had a clear goal which made it possible for them to achieve great success. The problem is, most people don't know what they want. ..
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/01/08, 02:35 PM Thought you left us Asimmer...glad to see you back! -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/01/08, 02:46 PM awwwww I have to agree with the last statement - most people don't know what they want & are afraid to think about it or afraid to do something about it if they do -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/10, 08:46 AM Can't get rid of me that easily! I have just been sick and/or busy! ============ Quoting from bb1fit: Thought you left us Asimmer...glad to see you back! ============= -------------- "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2005/01/10, 11:16 AM Dittos with bb1, asimmer.... We were starting to miss ya! -------------- Michael 100% AMMONIA SNORTIN, ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS FAILING, BIG IRON LOVIN, FACE SLAPPIN, HEAVY METAL LISTENIN, CHALK CLOUD MAKIN, GUM BLEEDIN, SCABBY-SHINNED, LEATHER PALMED, BLOOD-SHOT EYED, KNEE WRAP WEARIN, RIP IT UP OFF THE FLOOR, DO OR DIE TRYIN, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION, BAR BENDIN POWERLIFTER. You got a problem with that?
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/01/11, 09:36 AM I like that, it brings inspiration to those of us that start a little late in the game. My struggle was daring to think I could ever be anything more than I am. It is much easier to just lie back and look the grandma stereotype part, get the rolling chubs, laugh alot and pretend to be happy while feeling like you are wearing tent material for your latest fashion! I guess we all have our demons and our dreams, I just want the dreams to become reality and kick the demons arse! Thanks for reminding us all that we are the only ones stopping ourselves! And....as said, it is always good to hear from you, asimmer! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!