Stop talking about your goals. Start acting. Only action will take you where you want to go.

Welcome to the created in the lab podcast, where each week will will take the valuable lessons of stoicism and apply them to our fitness journey. This week we talk about being a product of your efforts. You are a farmer, what you do everyday is either producing good fruit or will eventually need to be cut down. It takes time and effort everyday just like a farmer but if you give your best efforts you can rest your head knowing that what you produce is either making yourself better or you can stress knowing that the lack of effort is going to be your downfall.

No one knows everything. Never be scared to admit that you don’t know something. In the gym take the time to learn rather than assume you know what you are doing.

We should all set a goal to be 1% or 5 pounds better. Never become complacent and strive to be better everyday.

Trials come to all of us in life. There is no way around them. The major thing all successful people have that some do not is the ability to keep going when times are hard. In military selection courses they are not looking for the strongest or the fastest people. They are looking for people who do not quit. That is it! When life seems to be keeping you down, remember why you started. If you really want something, stay the course. Adjust your plans when needed but do not quit!

Everyone has the same amount of time in their day. Those are are excelling in what they do and those of us that are trying to be like them all have the same 24 hours. The difference is the priorities we set for ourselves. Some prioritize their goals others prioritize leisure. Which one are you?

We often times get so caught up with wanting more that we fail to appreciate what we have. We never find contentment or happiness. You must be satisfied with what you have and trust your process.

Is being envious of someone what is keeping you from being happy? Is what you are seeking really going to make you happy? Odds are it won’t. You will never have enough money. You will always have another goal in mind. This is why you must enjoy the process to becoming rich or pursuing a goal. If you don’t, you will never find happiness.

Too often in life, we skip the proper steps. We rush through learning to achieve something bigger. This is often the reason most of us fail to reach our true potential.

A positive attitude can effect everything you do. From the gym to tackling problems at work, a positive attitude can effect everything. Smiling is key to that. No matter what life throws at you, Smile!