again hoping to get better results each time . I only started seeing true results when I would set goals and create a plan to reach them . Successful people brainstorm , research and create a plan of action in order to be able to increase their chances of success . Having measurable benchmarks allows you to see how great your plan is working . If it is not working , no problem , try something new until you find what works for you .
Everybody ’ s journey is different . We all want to be successful as quick as possible . “ How did this person get rich by 25 ? How did this person reach this milestone so quickly ? How is this person and IFBB pro by 22 years old ? I ’ m never going to reach my goals at this pace .” These words have resonated through anybody looking to maximize their potential at one time or another . Although there are certain people who reach great things faster than others , it does not matter , because your journey is unique to you . Your story is still being written and all you can do is take the power in your hands of working hard and keep pursuing your passions .
The only thing you should be scared of is getting to the end of life regretting not maximizing your potential . There are many times I would finish a workout and know that I could have pushed myself harder . That I could have done more reps , or fatigued the muscle to a greater degree . These thoughts would haunt me all the way until my next workout . This is a very scary thought for me . If I was on my deathbed , I would like to know that I truly maximized my life to the best of my ability . This can be in terms of my personal goals , my relationships and even helping others . As long as I know that I gave life 100 % effort and helped people along the way , I will be happy .
You will never make everybody happy , so prioritize yourself . If you try to make your parents , your teachers , your coaches , your spouse etc . all happy at the same time you will never be happy . Giving up your own happiness in order for others to be happy with you is one of the worst things you can do . Those who truly love you will be happy seeing you pursue your goals and seeing your happiness on the journey there . I have lost friendships , made people pissed off and even lost opportunities because training was so important to my life . If I had to go back , I wouldn ’ t change a thing .
Even when it seems like you ’ re doomed in a situation , keep pursuing what you love and opportunities will be created . There have been many times where I am without a job , without resources to buy supplements or food , without a ride to a gym etc . But my constant love and pursuit of fitness has brought amazing people to my life that have given me opportunities I will always be grateful for . Even at times when the better option seemed to prioritize something I do not love just for the pursuit of money or stability , I chose to do what I love . An unbelievable amount of job offers have come to me throughout the years