Believe in Yourself

I look back on my life and I can't help but to think about this path I've choosen. I can't remember a time in my life that I did not want to be a strength coach even when I was told that it was a stupid "dream" (not a goal but a dream) and that I would probably amount to nothing in life if I choose to pursue this. Funny how things turn out!! I work really hard and have sacrificed much to ahieve my goal and I will admit at times I've lost a little belief in myself but never for very long before the Good Lord would gently (and sometimes not so gentlly) remind me. Now I know that there have been people in my life that have helped and guided me along the way and I have never forgotten any of them. This is posted in my gym and a copy is also in my training log. I wish I could remember where I got it but I try to live by it daily. Believe In Yourself

FACE IT. Nobody owes you a living. What you achieve or fail to achieve is directly related to what you do or fail to do. No one chooses his parents or childhood but everyone can choose their own direction. Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome but that too is relative to each individual. NOTHING IS CARVED IN STONE, You can change anything in your life, if you want to badly enough. Excuses are for losers. Those who take responsibility for ther actions are the real winners. Winners meet life's challenges head on, knowing there are no guarantees, and give it all they've got. And never think it's too late or too early to begin, Time plays no favorites, and will pass whether you act or not. TAKE CONTROL OF YOU LIFE. Dare to dream and take risks... Compete. If you aren't willing to work for your goals, don't expect others to.