I was told something along those lines this week and its rough. I think by nature lately Im just an angry old man and salty about everything. Why? Well its easy. Everything pisses me off to some extent so why not? Hell I could off on all the dumb crap that happened before 8am this morning. Anyways, heres to trying to stay positive.
So how am I going about this?
Simple I suppose. If its that damn easy to be angry and grumpy 24/7 its got to be just as easy to focus on the good and stay positive. Right? ....right?!?!
I think I figured out what Im doing wrong to be honest. Its incredibly easy to identify and hate on the negatives. They just stick out and are way too obvious to be ignored. Probably why there are so many haters floating around. Its simple. Staying positive actually takes some damn work. Gotta earn it. And it takes focus. Not just being around positive things, peoples, or atmosphere but actually getting off your duff and doing something about. Why else can you explain those images that float around of people smiling during a flood, or walking around in the slums, or just people that are down on their luck every damn day yet can still walk tall? They make the most of it. Find the best in ANY situation and build on it. Its purely up to the individual. The strongest will build something better. The weak will let it eat them alive. Sad to say I've been pretty weak lately. So lets break down today and see what I can do build this sunbitch up.
Ok so lets hit on some positives as of late. A few more t-shirts have been selling. I actually found 3 checks that were unaccounted for during the last big sale I had. Go figure. Hiding underneath the cash box. Knew my count was wrong but hey its like a little bonus for me. Going to turn those into a stack of barbells soon.
The throwers are looking solid. Good timing too since this is our last week for dual meets. But Ill be damned if we don't look like we know what we're doing now. Girls definitly stepped up to fill in the gaps we were missing the guys have rebuilt pretty well from what we originally walked in with. Everyones working hard and thats all I can ask at this point. Had some nice performances and big PR's at the Berea Relays last week and today should be pretty interesting. Today marks the day of our last dual for the season and 80% of my team is done after this. There is a JV meet Friday and a varsity meet the same day. After that its on to NOC's which only top 2 compete leaving me about 5% of my team to work with.
Im taking advantage of the 1.5hr bus ride that Im looking forward to today to dive into a fun thought provoking book I acquired from a nice package deal that Zach Even-Esh sold me earlier last week - Under the Bar by Dave Tate. Heard it was solid so looking forward to this one.
Im FINALLY in talks with a gym. Im actually kind of nervous. Its more like an interview. But staying positive right? Im the damn boss. I know what Im doing and confident enough that what I saw WILL work and thats the end of it. At least thats the mind set. And its true. Just check my stats and results. Athletes have been crushing the weights this year and honestly cant wait to see how they do elsewhere on the field or going into next years season. I have no idea where the fine line between arrogance and confidence is but Im pretty certain I piss on it daily.
I could've sworn I had more to report today. Im still cranked about this mornings events. Apparently we lift too much weight or some nonsense. I dont know but it blew my mind when I heard that.
Oh! I did pick up a new client yesterday. So thats fun. I think. Eh, I hate to say it but Im not even that excited about PT'ing anymore since group training and athletics is what Im gunning for. Im too obsessed with performance that the average "I want to lose my belly by Summer" Joe/Dad doesn't appeal to my interests.
Well last thing is I drew a picture. Want to see?
Bonus points if you actually know what it is or what the little images might represent.
Its my doodle of the possible gym layout. Come on now...
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