M3:D82 Desire



What's on my mind today?

Yesterday was my reveal and I have seen some notable progress.  Below is a side by side of what I looked like on June 1, 2008 alongside what I looked like on August 1, 2008.



One thing I need to point out is the tip in my hip in the June 1, 2008 photo that is not in the August 1, 2008 photo.  Ever since I had my back surgery I have had that tip in my hip.  Well, the active release therapy I've undergone the past 2 weeks has already corrected the hip issue.  That alone is reason to celebrate because the tipped hip always caused alot of pressure and tension on my hip area.  I was constantly feeling tension in that area of my body.  What else has changed?

I spoke today with Carlos DeJesus and it got me thinking about desire.  Nothing can be done with a person who does not desire the change you are trying to help them with. No matter how motivational you are, if the person you are trying to motivate does not have the desire to change, you won't be able to make them change. 

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "You can lead a horse to water but you can't force it to drink."  That's the concept of desire.  If the horse doesn't want water, leading it to the water will not make it drink.  It is the same with coaching someone.  As the coach, you cannot want the highest good for them more than they do.  No matter how hard you try to hold them accountable to their goals, it is their own personal accountability that makes or breaks the plan.  If your child isn't doing his or her homework, you can stay in contact with their teachers and ride them to get their homework done, but if they don't have the desire to do the homework they will find every single trick to avoid doing the homework and to avoid you finding out about it.

The question becomes, if you lead a horse to water, why would you want to make them drink?  Shouldn't it come from within them?  If you make them drink, aren't you simply forcing your will upon them?

Now apply these principals to yourself.  Do you have the true desire to change?  Are you really willing to do the hard work?  If you are, dig in and get it done.  If you do not, try to figure out why you don't have the desire.  Be honest with yourself.  You may be able to fool everyone else, but you will never be able to fool yourself.  Your true value will come from your ability to solve the problems you face.  The better you are at solving the problems, the more valuable you become to society.


Accountability
 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today I ran 3 miles on the treadmill.  I focused on my running form and honestly, it all felt very odd, but at the same time, my calf muscles are not sore even now.  I have to say that the technique seems to work as advertised.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Desire must come from within yourself.  Nothing anyone else does for you will give you true desire.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What got you motivated to start accountability blogging?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 82: Tension

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

 
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  • 8/3/2008 3:43 AM Ron wrote:
    Hi Michael,
    I decided to start accountability blogging because I tend to start things but often find it hard to finish, especially if I don't keep a checklist of my tasks. With other people looking at my checklist, I feel I will be more inclined to follow through on my plans.
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  • 8/3/2008 3:43 AM Danny wrote:
    I know what you mean, michael.
    That is partially the reason, why some people dont understand, why we are doing what we are doing here in the shredder-universe.
    Oftentimes, if people dont desire something themselves, they think that its a dumb thing to do.
    About half of my relatives(the half that lives in the states =P), are overweight/obese. Alot more than I am/was. However im the only one who seems to have the real desire to change.
    I think, the only way to inspire others, is to live what you preach.
    So as an answer to your daily, question. my answer is of course: Adam, and his amazing PT, over the lasy 2 years.
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  • 8/3/2008 10:49 AM Diane wrote:
    Hi Mike: Just got a chace to usea PC - enjoying the long week-end away from techie stuff. Congrats on your amazing fat loss...wow, your dedication, discipline and desire is showing...
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    1. 8/3/2008 11:02 AM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Diane, thank you so much for your support and encouragement.  The next 28 days are going to be intense and then the next mission I am undertaking even more intense.  I plan to up the ante a bit.  More info to come. 
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