Step One

“Just lace up and get out the door. And smile.” From Zen Habits.

From today's mail cache:

How do I get motivated?

TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

How do I stay motivated?

TAKE ANOTHER STEP.

How do I achieve my objectives?

KEEP GOING.

How do I win?

DON'T STOP.

Hate to say it folks, but it all renders down to those four facts. From fixing the leaky faucet to hitting the finish line at an Ironman, the formula is the same; Take the first step, keep going and don't stop.

The relativity separating the top from bottom, front to rear or pro from amateur is the only difference. Pros go faster, champions train harder and winners persevere. All took an initial step out the door, laced 'em up and forced a first foot strike on the journey of a thousand. Then they did it again. And again. Until it became habitual. As in every day. They were not deterred by ANYTHING, not wind, not rain, not snow (see photo), not heat, not ridicule, not pain, not fatigue. They did not stop.

Need to lose twenty pounds?

Step.

Want to tone up?

Step.

Looking for change?

Step.

Have the need for speed?

Step-step.

Wanna win?

Keep going.

Big dreams, grandiose goals, Ironman, Marathon, Optimal QOL?

Don't stop.

Ever.