Big thanks to Jon for taking me up on the offer for a guest blog. I am so inspired by what he was able to accomplish and maintain with his exercise and diet program. What surprised me even more was hearing him talk about how a limiting belief he had about himself (thin-athletic) was demolished through commitment to his goal. His self-perception as a thin person changed when the action he took resulted in a growing muscular physique.
Actions shape self-perception.
He brought up a critical point that he doesn’t know anyone else who finished the program. Neither do I. It’s incredibly grueling. Sixty-three days of strict diet and 1000-calorie/hour exercise.
I read his blog and saw his challenges as he was experiencing them. I saw the days when he was worn out, sore and worried about potential injury. These were the same things that had stopped me in the past. He didn’t stop. And by not stopping when most would, he changed a limiting belief through action.
His actions epitomize the thinking behind “Smart as a Mouse.” Pick a goal and approach it like there’s no other choice.
I think about the challenge Jon set for himself and I am inspired to set my own. What it/they are, I’ll let you know. There’re other steps I need to take first. But I’m going to take them fast.
Jon’s post is a good news/bad news reminder for people looking to take their life to the next level:
The Bad News: There’s no secret to success.
The Good News: There’s no secret to success.
