Imagine what you want to accomplish in this life, a goal that seems far too distant to imagine, a goal you’re embarrassed to mention to your friends. That is where I want to begin. Start breaking this goal down, start thinking about what it would take to achieve. One of my favorite people (Tom Bilyeu) has a saying that I will use here. “No Bullshit, what would it take?” Think about this one for a long time. No Bullshit, what do I have to do to make this happen, what would it take? This is where I struggle, this is where it all falls apart. When I think about this part, when I think about what I have to give up to reach for my goals, I make excuses. Right now, imagine what you want, then look at what you’re doing. If you would happily trade what your day consists of right now, for what you want your life to be, make the change. This is going to mean giving up the little things in life that feel like freedom. Drinks with friends and going out to eat is where I plan to start. When all of my social interactions revolve around consuming calories I must make a change. These daily choices give the illusion of a happy life, however, they mainly hide my loneliness, unhappiness, and frustration. My goals are many, but all lead through a healthy body. This has become my main focus and will continue to be in the following year.
Giving up these small freedoms to which I cling will, I hope, become the change I so desperately need. The freedom to control my own life, to be the very best me I can be. I started writing this post months ago and now coming back to my saved draft I look at this post much differently. I know better now the direction I am heading. I want to live, to be happy with my life, for when I look back on this amazing journey I will say “I did that, and that was the best me I could be.” A healthy mind and body will be the foundation of the new life I am building. The process will be hard, and I can not wait to see what’s next.