Since this is a training blog, I will limit this to the physical only.
1. Know who you are.
2. Pick a goal and commit to it.
3. Embrace discipline.
4. Face your weaknesses.
5. Keep what works. Drop what doesn't.
Reaching a training goal will take years, if not decades. If you do not have a strong sense of self, you will fall for every fad out there and give into every excuse to fail.
2. PICK ONE GOAL AND COMMIT TO IT.
Pick ONE goal. Commit to your ONE goal. Mental and physical strength go hand-in-hand. You are personally responsible for your life. The weak-minded dodge responsibility and blame others (and outside events) for their failure(s). Grow as a human being; adversity is a gift which makes you a stronger and better person. You will be fighting to achieve this goal for decades. Be prepared to do so.
3. EMBRACE DISCIPLINE.
Discipline leads to a job well done, but requires that you do not stray from the path leading to your goal. Follow your plan no matter what. No excuses. Everyone encounters adversity. The strong and disciplined use adversity to steer them to their goals. The weak shrink away and use excuses to justify their failure(s). I've heard this called "pussification". (Great term.)
4. FACE YOUR WEAKNESSES.
Be humble. You have a lot of weaknesses (everyone does). An athlete (or person, in general) should never overestimate him/herself. Personally, my physical weaknesses look like Mount Everest, but I still strive to climb to the top, step-by-step. I can see clearly how many athletes are ahead of me (far ahead of me). I accept the challenge. I will obsessively work on addressing my weaknesses and then construct a plan to conquer them.
5. KEEP WHAT WORKS. DROP WHAT DOESN'T.
Research the most efficient method(s) to reach your goal. Keep records. Track your progress. Do NOT fall into the trap of a routine. Routines are comfortable. Progress is highly, highly uncomfortable. Get used to being uncomfortable and constantly challenged.
TODAY'S TRAINING:
9 a.m. UXF
500 Meter Row for Time = 1:50
15-12-9-6-3 +.25 Mile Run
28 kg KB Swings
10 kg Push-Presses
16 kg Goblet Squats (DEEP!)
10 kg KB Push-Presses
Run
18:01
10:30 a.m.
10 sets of loaded pull-ups paired with 10 sets of DB-loaded walking lunges
5 sets of BB SLDLs paired with 12 sets of loaded pull-ups
7 sets of plyo-Bulgarians paired with 7 sets of single arm DB rows
5 sets of loaded lunge jumps paired with 5 sets of heavy reverse grip rows
8 sets of high rep leg extensions paired with 3 sets of heavy T-bar rows
