The other day I was shopping for some training clothing when I came across the Nike Philippines website. They had some nice pictures and had some limited edition Pacquiao apparel. And yes, they were really limited that it would take heaven and earth to get them due to the demand. But no, the apparel did not really struck me. What struck me was the presence of THE GROUNDWORK FOR SUCCESS that was listed in the website. And of course, I'd like to share the 6 of them to you with my input.
DETERMINATION: Have a game plan. You have to "prepare for battle". Start earning your victories by taking baby steps in improving yourself. Hard work takes you to where you want to be. Do you think successful people got successful without this characteristic?
FOCUS: Never let your eyes off your goal. Single- mindedness and will power can sustain you through obstacles along the way. Let me give you a literal example. When you do focus mitts, hit the middle part, focus on it. Come to think of it, every hard punch takes you to your goal. If you haven't tried hitting focus mitts, you are missing a lot!
DISCONTENT: I am a firm believer that no matter what we have achieved, we can always do better. What level are we up to? Isn't it amazing what a human body can do when pushed? The best way to find out is to keep trying. Keep on pushing yourself. Surpass yourself, forget that you even have limits!
COMMITMENT: As you notice, I end my letters with a "committed to your success" which means I carry a positive attitude that YOU will do good. You have to be committed to your own success. A person who cannot be positive about his goals through commitment is failure- bound. Ones journey towards something is half the fun!
SPIRIT: "Never do anything half-heartedly." Have the power and fire and put it all together. No matter how hard the process is, you have to keep in mind that there is a destination which is success. I respect what every boxer goes through. It is HARD TRAINING to achieve peak form. I believe that each and everyone should try training in boxing to experience this warrior spirit! It is Amazing!
SACRIFICE: Have a sense of purpose. I am sure that we do things for a reason. What are you working hard towards? Good health? That peak form? Good example for your children and peers? It is up to you. In order to understand the pursuit of success, you must be "hit hard". And as Rocky in the movie said, "Keep moving forward!".
These 6 if possessed by each and everyone of us will only lead us to success! Take it one day at a time. Your best has yet to come. Would you like to surpass your limits? Train Like a Boxer!
About the Author
Lawrence Ragos is a Certified Boxing Trainer and the director of the Train Like a Boxer Program--- a boxing training system focusing on intense strength and conditioning workouts. His DVD Series and FREE ebook are available in his official website, www.trainlikeaboxer.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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