Journey, Not A Destination
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Trevor10
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Take your time man, your a busy guy and i should be paying you for all this damn good advice.
Quote of the day
Above all else, love thy self. Arrogant. Cocky. Conceited. Whatever. Call me what you like. Truth is I'm as humble as they come and I know my place in the world and how much work there is left to be done. I don't count my chickens, rest on my laurels or pat myself on the back. I know how long a road lays before me and I've committed my life to leaving every last thread of tread on the asphalt. I full well understand my potential and feel the vertebrae snapping weight of expectation and aspiration. There is no doubt, however, that without confidence, I would be nothing. In a world of disappointment and bitter misery, he that does not love himself will perish and be subject to an existence marked by subjugation and humiliation, as life knocks you on your ass and steps on your throat. Believe in yourself; know who you are, for so often you will find yourself your lone ally, your solitary corner man. When the fake friends fade, loved ones pass and the bunnies return to the mansion, will you still be who you are or is your identity defined by those that surround you? Invest in yourself, spend time with your thoughts and bask in the metaphysical vapors of your soul. Love the person you are and lust for that which you are becoming. Embrace your ego; love thyself, because when the shit goes down, you may very well be the only one you can depend on.
Above all else, love thy self. Arrogant. Cocky. Conceited. Whatever. Call me what you like. Truth is I'm as humble as they come and I know my place in the world and how much work there is left to be done. I don't count my chickens, rest on my laurels or pat myself on the back. I know how long a road lays before me and I've committed my life to leaving every last thread of tread on the asphalt. I full well understand my potential and feel the vertebrae snapping weight of expectation and aspiration. There is no doubt, however, that without confidence, I would be nothing. In a world of disappointment and bitter misery, he that does not love himself will perish and be subject to an existence marked by subjugation and humiliation, as life knocks you on your ass and steps on your throat. Believe in yourself; know who you are, for so often you will find yourself your lone ally, your solitary corner man. When the fake friends fade, loved ones pass and the bunnies return to the mansion, will you still be who you are or is your identity defined by those that surround you? Invest in yourself, spend time with your thoughts and bask in the metaphysical vapors of your soul. Love the person you are and lust for that which you are becoming. Embrace your ego; love thyself, because when the shit goes down, you may very well be the only one you can depend on.
Loved the quote -that's gotta be a Steve original - has your usual eloquent flair
Couldn't not be any more true...
Wow, that NASM exam was simple. I was done it in 22 minutes, lol. All in all I spent 5 days reading some of the book and 22 minutes on the exam.
I'm happy I took it as I've been curious about the certification. For those who actually spend time and read the book, even though I think the test is too easy, the info in the book is great for the most part.
I'm happy I took it as I've been curious about the certification. For those who actually spend time and read the book, even though I think the test is too easy, the info in the book is great for the most part.
good to know...
I'm sure any certification exam would be easy for you though- it's just a matter of answering the question the way the tester expects..
The fact that the exam is simple though, sort of takes away from any credibility the certificaion would hold - so pretty much anyone who's read the material could pass the test - but not neccessarily apply it in the real world - Oh wait that's how I feel aobut technical certifications and how useless they are
carry on
I'm sure any certification exam would be easy for you though- it's just a matter of answering the question the way the tester expects..
The fact that the exam is simple though, sort of takes away from any credibility the certificaion would hold - so pretty much anyone who's read the material could pass the test - but not neccessarily apply it in the real world - Oh wait that's how I feel aobut technical certifications and how useless they are
carry on
Right, I should have caveatted that.... it's an easy exam IMO for anyone who has a decent background in exercise phys, which I think any trainer should anyhow.
The fact that the exam is simple though, sort of takes away from any credibility the certificaion would hold - so pretty much anyone who's read the material could pass the test - but not neccessarily apply it in the real world - Oh wait that's how I feel aobut technical certifications and how useless they are
Yea, that can be said for just about any certification in any field. I think I said before, but the ease of the actual exam aside..... the prep material for the NASM supplies a lot of applicable advice, more so than what I thought of regarding the NSCA, which in most circles is held as a more prestigious cert.
Either way, it's all about applying the information, as you said.
Quote of the day and ramdomness
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I woke up in the greatest mood yesterday. I don't know if it's the knowing that warmer weather is around the corner or what. I've also really been working up owning up to my actions, which seems to be paying off, mentally and emotionally.
I've got a lot of big-scale, important things going on in my life right now, and they been consuming every ounce of me. It's important, I find, to stay focused on the stuff that gets you to where you're going too though. These are the little things that you do on a day to day basis. The accumulation of all these little things is what adds up to the big things.... those big things don't just happen on their own.
The old me would have really slid/tripped when big things pop up like this.... I'd lose ground for the simple reason of not paying attention to the little things that, at the end of the day really matter most.
Since I've found my way of controlling this, I feel like I'm in a much better mental place. I'm not even sure if I'm making sense.... but I don't care, lol. As long as it makes sense to me and works for me.... that's what matters.
I'm also letting go of the idea of things are the way they are and there's nothing I can do about that. I'm still working on this one, but I'm getting there.
The fact remains, you always have a choice in any given situation.
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I woke up in the greatest mood yesterday. I don't know if it's the knowing that warmer weather is around the corner or what. I've also really been working up owning up to my actions, which seems to be paying off, mentally and emotionally.
I've got a lot of big-scale, important things going on in my life right now, and they been consuming every ounce of me. It's important, I find, to stay focused on the stuff that gets you to where you're going too though. These are the little things that you do on a day to day basis. The accumulation of all these little things is what adds up to the big things.... those big things don't just happen on their own.
The old me would have really slid/tripped when big things pop up like this.... I'd lose ground for the simple reason of not paying attention to the little things that, at the end of the day really matter most.
Since I've found my way of controlling this, I feel like I'm in a much better mental place. I'm not even sure if I'm making sense.... but I don't care, lol. As long as it makes sense to me and works for me.... that's what matters.
I'm also letting go of the idea of things are the way they are and there's nothing I can do about that. I'm still working on this one, but I'm getting there.
The fact remains, you always have a choice in any given situation.
You do to some degree... but this tidbit always comes in handy as well
This is true.
For instance, if I found I have cancer, I could not make the decision to not have it.
However, I still have a choice. The cancer doesn't take that away from me.... so the fact still remains.
My choice remains with regards to how I live my life after finding out about the cancer.
The fact that there's always a choice doesn't mean you can change everything.
your signature seems rather appropriate for the latest entry..
ali2
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Great thoughts Steve!
When I think about choice, even if there is something you cannot change due to circumstances outside your direct control - you can choose how you will let those things affect you...and at the end of the day it may have to be enough.
At least with that choice you can give yourself some peace.
I am becoming more attuned to the concept of sacrifice - without it, or the willingness to make it, you will get nowhere in this world. Thanks for reminding me of that.
When I think about choice, even if there is something you cannot change due to circumstances outside your direct control - you can choose how you will let those things affect you...and at the end of the day it may have to be enough.
At least with that choice you can give yourself some peace.
I am becoming more attuned to the concept of sacrifice - without it, or the willingness to make it, you will get nowhere in this world. Thanks for reminding me of that.
Exactly.
I think one of the biggest problems I have in life is I think myself into feeling trapped. Not free.
When in fact I am very free.
I think a lot of people think themselves into this prison and not only does is sway their decision making ability.... it also rids them of even thinking about decisions.... hence the lack of freedom.
I don't have a lot of problems in life.... but the mind is capable of manifesting a lot of delusions and if you don't catch them.... things can get carried away.
I think one of the biggest problems I have in life is I think myself into feeling trapped. Not free.
When in fact I am very free.
I think a lot of people think themselves into this prison and not only does is sway their decision making ability.... it also rids them of even thinking about decisions.... hence the lack of freedom.
I don't have a lot of problems in life.... but the mind is capable of manifesting a lot of delusions and if you don't catch them.... things can get carried away.
I'll also add, with me personally, when I manifest some of these delusions, even when they're small, it really has a significant impact on my life. As stable as I am, at times, my mental health seems to walk a fine line when things are left unattended.
Not that I'm borderline insane.... that's yet to be diagnosed!
In reality, I think I have troubles managing stress, which I've discussed in here before and that's the root cause of all this.
But I'm doing much, much better nowadays even with a lot going on.
Not that I'm borderline insane.... that's yet to be diagnosed!
In reality, I think I have troubles managing stress, which I've discussed in here before and that's the root cause of all this.
But I'm doing much, much better nowadays even with a lot going on.
Darth Pooh
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You aren't free! The Matrix has you! Have you not learned anything from Keanu Reeves?!
But seriously, great point, our minds are sometimes our greatest allies and sometimes our greatest foes all at once.
I agree with all the above.
And sacrifice.... I've always been attuned with it, thankfully. It seems from my perspective that all things worth having require some back-pedaling (sacrifice).
ali2
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Absolutely.
I think people think themselves into feeling trapped b/c they don't like the available options before them...sometimes doing nothing is a choice as well.
I know that in my personal life there have been decisions that need to be made and I don't like the outcome of any of the choices I could make so I do nothing. That is something I need to work on, especially once you get past the initial 'fallout' of any given decision, you may very well like the results.
I think people think themselves into feeling trapped b/c they don't like the available options before them...sometimes doing nothing is a choice as well.
I know that in my personal life there have been decisions that need to be made and I don't like the outcome of any of the choices I could make so I do nothing. That is something I need to work on, especially once you get past the initial 'fallout' of any given decision, you may very well like the results.
Exactly. And that can lead to taking no action at all.... and I don't know many people who are completely and utterly content with their lives. No action and a lack of total contempt to not go well together.
What you brought up here is the exact same thing I've discussed around here before about pain/pleasure. We all act to either gain pleasure or avoid pain. At times though, circumstances arise where you have to make the choice between two things that bring about pain.
Psychologists like to think said person chooses between the lesser of the two pains.... but IME, it would seem that some people bring a third option into the mix more often than not.... that being not taking any action.
What's crazy is, this lack of action is, in theory, ultimate pain if it's put in the right light b/c it goes against everything good, like progress, pursuit of happiness and passion, etc, etc.
But it appears like people have the common ability to shine a "lazy man's" light on to this option. I call it "lazy man" b/c it's the answer for someone not having to make a tough decision between 2 painful choices. And the fact that it erases the need to make said decision seems to outweigh or hide the fact that the lack of action is actually really painful, in many cases at least.
I'm rambling..... but hopefully you sort of follow.