Comments on: What Do You Want To Achieve in 2008? http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/ Build Muscle & Lose Fat Through Strength Training Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:24:18 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: WILL http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-18838 WILL Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:10:16 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-18838 I'd fight! I ran and completed 6 marathons 7-8 years ago. I remember my 1st NYC marathon where I began to hit "the wall", and at about mile 20 I was passing by a runner who was walking and eating a powerbar.. He looked like he was not going to start running again anytime soon and I wanted so bad to finish my 1st marathon and I asked him if I could have his powerbar and he gave it to me and it allowed me to finish the NYC marathon in 1998. I then went on to run faster marathons each year and punish myself with harder training and more mental power and physical pain.. I felt like I could overcome anything as long as I put my mind to it and I did. I ran a personal best of 2:45 in the Boston Marathon with less than 5 years of running. So Yes I would fight I’d fight!

I ran and completed 6 marathons 7-8 years ago. I remember my 1st NYC marathon where I began to hit “the wall”, and at about mile 20 I was passing by a runner who was walking and eating a powerbar.. He looked like he was not going to start running again anytime soon and I wanted so bad to finish my 1st marathon and I asked him if I could have his powerbar and he gave it to me and it allowed me to finish the NYC marathon in 1998.
I then went on to run faster marathons each year and punish myself with harder training and more mental power and physical pain.. I felt like I could overcome anything as long as I put my mind to it and I did.
I ran a personal best of 2:45 in the Boston Marathon with less than 5 years of running.
So Yes I would fight

]]> By: Highlander http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-17432 Highlander Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:41:31 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-17432 Good information. One of the best books that I have read [in excess of 20] on the subject is: POWER OF FOCUS, by Canfield, Hansen, and Hewitt. 2000. Health Communicatiuons Inc. ISBN 1-55874-752-4. Very practical approach. Not esoteric...not so complex that a person will stop doing after a few tries. Personal Master Plan deals with: Financial Career & Business Fun Time Health & Fitness Relationships Personal Contribution The second book that I believe is the very best of all is: THINK & GROW RICH, by Napoleon Hill. It clearly defines the 17 dynamic Principles of Life and Success. All one has to do is to believe and follow the above Principles of life. DR Good information.

One of the best books that I have read [in excess of 20] on the subject is:
POWER OF FOCUS, by Canfield, Hansen, and Hewitt. 2000. Health Communicatiuons Inc. ISBN 1-55874-752-4.
Very practical approach. Not esoteric…not so complex that a person will stop doing after a few tries.
Personal Master Plan deals with:
Financial
Career & Business
Fun Time
Health & Fitness
Relationships
Personal
Contribution
The second book that I believe is the very best of all is:
THINK & GROW RICH, by Napoleon Hill. It clearly defines the 17 dynamic Principles of Life and Success.

All one has to do is to believe and follow the above Principles of life.

DR

]]> By: Doo http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-14634 Doo Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:21:33 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-14634 I used a Franklin Planner for a while. It was based upon how Benjamin Franklin planned his life/days. Very similar to Steven Covey's ideas. Basically, you start with your values. The you come up with long term goals that fit those values. You then come up with some short to mid-term goals that support the long term goals. All your daily tasks should support the short to mid-term goals. The daily tasks are prioritized. You should always completed the highest priority tasks but it is also good to complete lots of the not so important tasks. The latter can make you feel like you accomplished something even on a bad day. I used a Franklin Planner for a while. It was based upon how Benjamin Franklin planned his life/days. Very similar to Steven Covey’s ideas. Basically, you start with your values. The you come up with long term goals that fit those values. You then come up with some short to mid-term goals that support the long term goals. All your daily tasks should support the short to mid-term goals. The daily tasks are prioritized. You should always completed the highest priority tasks but it is also good to complete lots of the not so important tasks. The latter can make you feel like you accomplished something even on a bad day.

]]> By: Byron http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-13404 Byron Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:33:33 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-13404 Hi Medhi, Your philosophy of life contains ageless wisdom. It's truly an inspiration to read everyone of your articles and to learn about strength, health and life improvement. How you lead your life truly sets an example for all of us; and personally has shaken me up, and reminded me that a life of self discipline and perseverance is the correct road to follow in life. Just wanted to thank you for your excellent blog. Hope you publish a book so I can have a hard copy of what I read here nearly every day. Keep up the great work! Byron Hi Medhi,

Your philosophy of life contains ageless wisdom. It’s truly an inspiration to read everyone of your articles and to learn about strength, health and life improvement. How you lead your life truly sets an example for all of us; and personally has shaken me up, and reminded me that a life of self discipline and perseverance is the correct road to follow in life.
Just wanted to thank you for your excellent blog. Hope you publish a book so I can have a hard copy of what I read here nearly every day.

Keep up the great work!

Byron

]]> By: Mehdi http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12753 Mehdi Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:12:06 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12753 @Denis You're welcome. Take it slowly on the food intake, you'll get used to it. Good luck with the weight gain. @Denis
You’re welcome. Take it slowly on the food intake, you’ll get used to it. Good luck with the weight gain.

]]> By: Denis http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12726 Denis Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:33 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12726 Mehdi, thank you! Thats what I was looking for the whole time. I could only find ebooks that I had to buy. But i didn't want to spend money. So this is big help, thank you. I will start my workout right now. I ate a lot today, im having a tough time finishing my meals. I never ate this much before. My stomach is soo full. I hope i get used to this because in about 2 weeks I have to eat about 3000 calories!! Great posts btw! keep them coming! Mehdi, thank you! Thats what I was looking for the whole time. I could only find ebooks that I had to buy. But i didn’t want to spend money. So this is big help, thank you. I will start my workout right now. I ate a lot today, im having a tough time finishing my meals. I never ate this much before. My stomach is soo full. I hope i get used to this because in about 2 weeks I have to eat about 3000 calories!! Great posts btw! keep them coming!

]]> By: Mehdi http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12687 Mehdi Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:55:19 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12687 @Denis Welcome. You can start with <a href="http://zenhabits.net/2007/12/how-to-go-from-skinny-to-muscular-in-7-steps-with-a-diet-plan/" rel="nofollow">this article</a> I wrote for another blog. @Denis
Welcome. You can start with this article I wrote for another blog.

]]> By: Denis http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12678 Denis Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:23:26 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12678 great article. Im a first time visitor of this site. I want to start working out soon. I want to become a pro soccer player ( thats my goal ) in order to achieve that I will have to gain muscle, and get lots of strength. I also need some confidence, im skinny...very talented in soccer though. I have a hard time keeping motivated. I start things and often dont finish them. The only thing i stuck with all my life is soccer. Im 19 right now...played ever since i was 6 years old. Looking forward getting buff! I cant wait to download the ebook. I saw that you have an article about how to become muscular when you're skinny. great article. Im a first time visitor of this site. I want to start working out soon. I want to become a pro soccer player ( thats my goal ) in order to achieve that I will have to gain muscle, and get lots of strength. I also need some confidence, im skinny…very talented in soccer though. I have a hard time keeping motivated. I start things and often dont finish them. The only thing i stuck with all my life is soccer. Im 19 right now…played ever since i was 6 years old. Looking forward getting buff! I cant wait to download the ebook. I saw that you have an article about how to become muscular when you’re skinny.

]]> By: catfish http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12628 catfish Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:36:56 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12628 Let's see, in general terms at the gym I want to be able to get my squat and deadlift over 400 lb each. Bench I'd be happy to get over 300. OHP 200. I'd also like to be able to do at least 10 pullups. Those just flat kick my ass. Let’s see, in general terms at the gym I want to be able to get my squat and deadlift over 400 lb each. Bench I’d be happy to get over 300. OHP 200.

I’d also like to be able to do at least 10 pullups. Those just flat kick my ass.

]]> By: Roy http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12427 Roy Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:53:43 +0000 http://stronglifts.com/what-do-you-want-to-achieve-in-2008/#comment-12427 To not be sick anymore and get back in the gym. Before I got sick I dead lifted my highest weight of 230. I was so happy. Other than that, make more money, become debt free, dress better. I've started the path to making more money by getting into the security field which is huge here in Washington DC. Getting debt free is going to take a few years, but me and my wife have already stopped using credit cards and have a plan. Dressing better is going to be the hardest...lol. To not be sick anymore and get back in the gym. Before I got sick I dead lifted my highest weight of 230. I was so happy.

Other than that, make more money, become debt free, dress better. I’ve started the path to making more money by getting into the security field which is huge here in Washington DC. Getting debt free is going to take a few years, but me and my wife have already stopped using credit cards and have a plan.

Dressing better is going to be the hardest…lol.

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