Success Defined: 6 Elements

Success Defined: 6 Elements
 
Everyone wants to be successful, but are we willing to make the sacrifice and apply ourselves? Are you willing to make the choice of Discipline in order to achieve? It’s easy to WANT to win on the mat, the field, in the ring or the cage, but do you take the steps toward success?
 
How do we get there?
 

1. Surround yourselves with the people that influence you toward the “Right Path”.  There are many, many detractors out there. It’s easier for others to keep you down then for them to aspire to pull themselves up. Lose the detractors in your life. They will simply weigh you down. Negative influences are extremely harmful.
2. Strive for Balance. Everything in moderation. This applies to food, drink, sweets, socializing. If you overindulge in any one aspect, other areas of life will suffer.
3. Make training your Priority. Whatever else you have to do needs to be done either after or before your training session. Schedule your training time as a mandatory event. Don’t give yourself excuses. Every time you miss, is another missed opportunity to get better.
4. Do not use narcotics and tobacco. Limit alcohol consumption. These toxins destroy muscle growth, significantly limit your endurance and cloud your thought process. They also de-motivate you and increase your desire to consume harmful foods.
5. Form good habits. Studies have demonstrated that it takes 3 weeks to form a habit – whether it be good or bad. Stick with your routine. DO NOT MISS! Train your body and mind to crave the endorphin release that you get from training.
6. Employ the “4 D’s”. Desire, Drive, Dedication & Discipline every day of your life. Your goals will get achieved and the lessons learned will enhance your life in a multitude of ways.