What's in a Thought?

I wanted to start my first blog off with explaining the purpose of my blogs all together.  I'll be posting on various topics on any and all things fitness and martial arts related with the goals of entertaining, informing, and inspiring you.  I want to capture your thoughts but for just a few minutes and hopefully leave you with something you can then take and apply in your everyday life.  

Everything starts with a thought.  With the initial inkling of to do or not to do something and then how much effort are we going to exert into said activity.  I believe that working out isn’t just about improving yourself physically.  Obviously it’s going to do that, but what I like to see it do even more is change somebody mentally.  There’s nothing more rewarding for me than to see a client put up against a great physical challenge, that prior to training they would have never even considered it, but now they look at it with a new confidence and a new mental resolve and absolutely crush it.  It’s that new mental resolve that I love to see develop because it is that aspect that will overflow into all areas of their lives.  That mental toughness can be used in the workplace, at home, or whenever any challenge of everyday life presents itself.  So many times our minds want to stop way before our bodies do.  Training the mind and developing a strong mental fortitude can push your physical training to new plateaus.  Don't limit yourself and don't hold yourself back.  You'll never know just how far you can go until you drop all reservations and just go for it.  Push yourself!  Find your limits!  

Thoughts are what give rise to actions and it is through action that we change the world around us.  Our thoughts can make or break us, ruin or elevate us, make life a nightmare or lead us to fulfilling our dreams.  It's our choice each and everyday.  So what's in a thought?  Everything. 
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