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the onset of the New Year and so many people beginning their resolutions it is very important to talk about the idea of “perfection” that many of us hold or rather, society holds. You see, we live in an imperfect world so to expect and even aim for perfection does nothing but set us up for failure in the long run. The true skill is recognizing that life truly is a journey with many twists and turns and if through it all we strive for Progress and NOT Perfection we are able to make continual long-term improvements. The beauty is finding that it is our imperfections that make us unique, if we all were perfect, we all would be the same and what a boring place that would be!
As we set out and begin the New Year, it is far more effective to realize that things will come up and not go as planned, but if we are able to acknowledge them, learn from them, and move on… We are making progress rather than beating ourselves up over and over because we or someone else has an idea of perfect! It is quite fascinating that we humans are the only species in existence that will make ourselves and others pay over and over for our mistakes, when we do this we are constantly revisiting the past and creating this destructive cycle again! Acknowledge, Learn, and Move On!
Often times we forget that we truly cannot know what someone else is going through or what may drive them, but we can be receptive and supportive to them. Even our own ideals and driving forces will change from time to time and thus the exact reason why PROGRESS is key. With progress we can make continual dynamic improvements; but, with PERFECT we are chasing a very static ideal that often times isn’t even our own. In all reality that PERFECT is unattainable! In fitness training this is where we must learn to manipulate what works for each of us individually. Granted there are a large majority of things will work for a lot of people, but the way in which we go about and accomplish these things is what makes us unique.
Never underestimate the power of our minds! A simple concept change in what we are striving for (ie: Progress rather than Perfection) allows for us to stay in it for the long-term! I still remember listening to “The Tortoise and The Hare” on tape as my Mom would take me to school when I was a child and how very true that lesson is! It doesn’t matter how hard we go, if we burnout, we will never achieve as much as the tactful individual who is making continual progress!
I urge you all to take some time and really think about this. I know many will still say that each day, each lift, each meal should be PERFECT… But the sooner we realize that they won’t be, the sooner we can set ourselves up to make real, long-term lasting changes. We can make progress from our faults, never be afraid to fail! Acknowledge, Learn, and Move On!
"Never get so caught up in chasing perfection that you neglect progress."
-Derek M. Trombetta-
Thank You to ALL who take the time to read My Words, if they are able to help just one person, then I am that much closer to My Goal!
By Derek M. Trombetta
-Stay Strong; It’s more than Physical-
Derek is a Professional Firefighter, Fitness Coach, and Physique Athlete with a Lifetime of REAL WORLD Experience in the Fitness Industry! For further information you can contact Derek at:
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