By Dave Kelly
Are you sleep-deprived from watching the Olympics? I know I am! Watching the best in the world compete in so many different sports and disciplines was incredibly inspiring.
I heard all kinds of stories throughout the Olympics about the routines the athletes went through in order to become the best in the world. Many were up at 5:00 am, working out before and after school or work. Their weekends were spent away from family and friends and many had special diets. Of course, it would be cool to consume 10,000 calories a day like swimmer Michael Phelps and still be in condition to win eight gold medals!
I would probably sink.
Most of us could not keep up the pace of an Olympic athlete. But there are things we can do to make our routine work for us in the pursuit of our dreams. Would getting up an hour earlier to exercise put you in a more success-oriented frame of mind? How about journaling your thoughts, ideas, and ambitions? Perhaps you could commit to reading an inspirational book each week.
The point is this: look at what it is you want to do and what it’s going to take to get you there.
Are there behaviors, habits, or distractions that you need to change? Or even get rid of?
Achieving your dream is your moment on the victory stand. Do what you need to do in order to become the champion you want to be.
Go for your own gold medal!
Dave Kelly is a professional speaker and host of the website Gonzospeaks.com, and a contributing writer here on OutOfYourRut.com. His career story is also a feature here at Professional Speaking—Turning a Hobby Into a Career. Dave is available for speaking engagements either through his website or by emailing Kevin at OutOfYourRut
