It was a busy weekend with my wife’s family celebrating three birthdays and the blessing of my son.

It almost felt like Thanksgiving and Christmas all over again with all the awesome food, gifts, and most importantly the gathering of family in which there was a lot of catching up to do with everyone.

When we got back home from the big gathering I somehow had this weird urge to catch an old-school adventure flick that I loved when I was 11 years old – Goonies!

Goonies, reminded me of dreaming big and taking massive action.

In conversations I had with family and friends, plus watching Goonies all over again I was reminded of 2 major lessons,

Lesson 1: Get Comfortable With The Uncomfortable

Whether it’s dealing with occupational goals or fitness goals, do what others are unwilling to do. For example, since Ryan was born I haven’t been getting more than maybe 3-4 hours of sleep.

I already knew my sleeping schedule was going to be uncomfortable, but I accepted the challenge and decided that I would attack some of my business action items in the wee morning after feeding Ryan.

**(Parental Rant) BTW, if you have a newborn like I do, please don’t try to multi task feeding and working at the same time. It’s only fair you be “present” as a parent and fully interact with your baby during the feeding. Besides, how can you ignore them when they are eyes are fully engaged on you

So once I put Ryan back to bed my creative juices are flowing and I spend anywhere from 30-60 minutes putting the smack down on some of my major action items.
**I seem to have a voracious sense of inspiration after feeding Ryan – he must be trying to tell me something

This “uncomfortable” process has led to me being more productive when I’m most inspired, and the fruits of my labor are kicking in harder than ever.

You just have to take action in what I consider the “warrior” mentality, and as cliche as it sounds
do not accept mediocrity.

Here’s an inspiring video of Will Smith’s wisdom (Naturally, I agree with 1:37-2:36)

Lesson 2: Set Your Plan and Work It With Passion

If you don’t have a plan for each goal you pursue you are losing half the battle. You see, so many of us have the passion to pursue things but lack the drive and discipline to keep it in our sights. We let “ourselves” get in the way, and blame the lack of results on “life” getting in the way.

Whether you agree with me or not, we are always responsible for our results – ALWAYS. If that pushes your buttons, I have three words and three fingers pointing right at your face simply telling you to “Get Over It”. That’s right, I said it, “Get Over It”.

I’ve learned that who we are today isn’t a determiner of who we will be, but is a direct result of our past actions. By now you’re probably saying, “Rommel, what the heck does this have to do with fitness?”

Everything!

Every week I hear clients telling me every “good story” or excuse in their book as to why they’re not achieving the results they want. They point fingers elsewhere when they should be pointing the finger at themselves.

Only you can push yourself harder in a workout, only you can put non-nutritious food in your mouth, and only you can control your time to dedicate to your fitness plan and achieve the results you’re looking for.

As a fitness professionals I’m here to help motivate you, and to provide you
the tools and the “map” to your fitness goals, but I’m not the one to drive you there.

It’s not my place.

Just get rid of the excuses, and get done what needs to be done. Take small steps if needed, but just understand that every small step achieved is a victory not a challenge.

At least you took action, and that’s better than 90% of the individuals out there. Take inspired action, get it done, and before you know it you’ve achieved the results you’ve been looking for.

Do you agree or disagree? Are you taking inspired action?

Post your comments and lets discuss it.

Be Strong – Work Hard,

Rommel Acda, MATS, CSCS