Going over my schedule, I start thinking: "Woah, I'm going to get busier this month..."
....excuses start to build up, reasons why I should back down, get more rest, blah, blah, blah...
but then, my inner coach snapped me out of it by saying,
"Do you want success? If so, then you need to keep pushing it - more and more everyday."
I'm super pumped for the next following months - I'm planning to make more steps every day, week, month, year to get going on my goals and helping others to get going on theirs.
If you are one of those people that need a push in Fitness/Goals, please reach out to me! I'm easily found on social media (Facebook especially) I can help prioritize your goals and help you refine steps so you can have success in Fitness/Life!
In health,
Brandon Shostak
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Because I Can
Yesterday I had a really great meeting and discussed our passions, and it got me thinking:
When someone asks me at work, out among social gatherings, etc, why I do the things I do, all this time my answer should've been: Because I Can.
If we're given this life to make something of it, then why not make as much Creative Noise/Attention to put a dent in this world? So many people are being static, hate their jobs, don't have good health at all, (insert excuse/crappy reason here), and they do nothing about it.
If it's medical, psychological, that's a different story - I'm talking to those that make a decision to do nothing about their goals.
Here's a tip from me to you: Start writing down daily things you are going to make time for. Make 6 roles that you are (ie: Husband, Coach, Musician/Performer, Lifetime Team Member, Brother, Son are mine in order from highest to lowest on my priority list).
If you get asked to do something/opportunity comes your way, compare it to your priorities/roles that you have. If they conflict, your answer is easy: No.
Work on your goals, but work them in a smart way.
All in all, be one of those people that will put a Creative Dent in this world.
Why? Because You Can.
When someone asks me at work, out among social gatherings, etc, why I do the things I do, all this time my answer should've been: Because I Can.
If we're given this life to make something of it, then why not make as much Creative Noise/Attention to put a dent in this world? So many people are being static, hate their jobs, don't have good health at all, (insert excuse/crappy reason here), and they do nothing about it.
If it's medical, psychological, that's a different story - I'm talking to those that make a decision to do nothing about their goals.
Here's a tip from me to you: Start writing down daily things you are going to make time for. Make 6 roles that you are (ie: Husband, Coach, Musician/Performer, Lifetime Team Member, Brother, Son are mine in order from highest to lowest on my priority list).
If you get asked to do something/opportunity comes your way, compare it to your priorities/roles that you have. If they conflict, your answer is easy: No.
Work on your goals, but work them in a smart way.
All in all, be one of those people that will put a Creative Dent in this world.
Why? Because You Can.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Multiplying your Approach to Multiplied Goals
Just starting a book by Grant Cardone called The 10X Rule.
Interesting stuff, and I just got past the intro/first 10 pages.
I thought to myself, how would you 10X your goals? Set up a system of having your goals multiplied by 10, and plan your schedule to prep for a 10X goal. Yeah, it seems like madness to reach for those goals, but he made a great point in the beginning of the book...
"A Person who limits his or her potential success will limit what he or she will do to create it and keep it."
I love reading books that have motivational sayings that really fire your plans in motion.
What goal will you 10X? I have a list, and I'm ready to multiply.
Pushing play on today's workout I decided to push the envelope with my rep counts, and I impressed myself with the results.
Keep pushing play (even a bit harder everyday) and you'll impress yourself with your resolve of pushing past the goals you originally set.
Interesting stuff, and I just got past the intro/first 10 pages.
I thought to myself, how would you 10X your goals? Set up a system of having your goals multiplied by 10, and plan your schedule to prep for a 10X goal. Yeah, it seems like madness to reach for those goals, but he made a great point in the beginning of the book...
"A Person who limits his or her potential success will limit what he or she will do to create it and keep it."
I love reading books that have motivational sayings that really fire your plans in motion.
What goal will you 10X? I have a list, and I'm ready to multiply.
Pushing play on today's workout I decided to push the envelope with my rep counts, and I impressed myself with the results.
Keep pushing play (even a bit harder everyday) and you'll impress yourself with your resolve of pushing past the goals you originally set.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
...Did you remember to Floss?
Our reputation, our business, (fill in the gap of your passion here) is our Smile. It has to look good and last a long time, so upkeep and constant tuning are in order.
So you Brush, you Floss, and you use Mouthwash.
...sometimes just Mouthwash due to oversleeping/forgetting to Brush in the first place and you are in a rush.
You get your check-up by your Dentist, and they ask how's everything going?
...then you decide to say it all, be honest, say you've forgotten to upkeep on your Teeth, or you say you've been doing your best (which is an admirable thing to say - we all do our best, and that's just fine).
...but how do you reply when they ask, "How often do you Floss?"...
Yeah, you Brush, sometimes you have the time to really brush towards the back molars, but that fine-tuning of Flossing is so essential. Following up with people you haven't talked to in a while, growing personally/professionally everyday, plugging in and outlining your goals, etc. Whatever your Floss-work is, get out the Floss, and get crackin'. You'll feel better after you do, and what the heck, it might even become a habit of Success.
...so when you go back to your Partner/Upline/Mentor Dentist asks how you are, you can proudly say you've effectively Flossed.
You want the dream Smile? Use those daily Tools to make others want and ask how they can have that Smile too.
So you Brush, you Floss, and you use Mouthwash.
...sometimes just Mouthwash due to oversleeping/forgetting to Brush in the first place and you are in a rush.
You get your check-up by your Dentist, and they ask how's everything going?
...then you decide to say it all, be honest, say you've forgotten to upkeep on your Teeth, or you say you've been doing your best (which is an admirable thing to say - we all do our best, and that's just fine).
...but how do you reply when they ask, "How often do you Floss?"...
Yeah, you Brush, sometimes you have the time to really brush towards the back molars, but that fine-tuning of Flossing is so essential. Following up with people you haven't talked to in a while, growing personally/professionally everyday, plugging in and outlining your goals, etc. Whatever your Floss-work is, get out the Floss, and get crackin'. You'll feel better after you do, and what the heck, it might even become a habit of Success.
...so when you go back to your Partner/Upline/Mentor Dentist asks how you are, you can proudly say you've effectively Flossed.
You want the dream Smile? Use those daily Tools to make others want and ask how they can have that Smile too.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Good Motivator
Working out with others is fun - completely being honest here.
Not only do you get to workout with those that you enjoy being with, you can possibly push each other to do better.
Today I worked out with not only my best friend, but also my motivation to keep Pushing Play.
I need to remind myself everyday that if I want to see change, the best tool to find the person who can really make that change happen is a mirror - you can instantly find that person who can make the changes you want to see in yourself, your family, and your world.
Not only do you get to workout with those that you enjoy being with, you can possibly push each other to do better.
Today I worked out with not only my best friend, but also my motivation to keep Pushing Play.
I need to remind myself everyday that if I want to see change, the best tool to find the person who can really make that change happen is a mirror - you can instantly find that person who can make the changes you want to see in yourself, your family, and your world.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Valentine's Day Lesson
The Universe has a funny way of teaching lessons...
Just recently got news that I didn't want to hear, and at first I was very upset; frustrated, confused, out-of-sorts. It usually wouldn't have bothered me so much, but it did because it is a part of one of my passions: Music.
All the hard work and "Everything-that-I-gave"-ness seemed worthless and for nothing.
I fought back and forth trying to micro-manage thoughts - "Ok, what could I have done different?", "Did I screw up something I shouldn't have?", etc...etc...
Then, I stopped mid-thought and asked myself, "What did I learn from this?"''
I read a ton of self-help, motivational books, time management and other various subjects of that field and now was the time to put those words to the test.
Looking at the package that I picked up on the way in the house, I kept thinking that thought...
...what did I learn from this?...
...and it came to me when I opened up the package - a book that I received entitled The Big Picture.
No one knows why things happen to them, varying of goods and bads - it's all a part of the Big Picture. All along the way you can either A) try to figure it all out, back track, outline, and get really frustrated in the process, or choose the other route:
B) Enjoy every moment as it happens, and move on.
Looking back at the past week, I had some awesome experiences, met some fantastic people, and especially some that I look forward into growing great friendships with.
Anytime an experience comes your way that totally knocks the breath out of you, ask yourself:
"What did I learn from this?" - dwell on the good times, great people, and fantastic things you learned from it, and keep moving onto your next goal.
Who knows? Maybe the bigger, better thing was in the way of the current project you wanted to be a part of now - no one can see into the future.
Enjoy the Now - and appreciate it.
Just recently got news that I didn't want to hear, and at first I was very upset; frustrated, confused, out-of-sorts. It usually wouldn't have bothered me so much, but it did because it is a part of one of my passions: Music.
All the hard work and "Everything-that-I-gave"-ness seemed worthless and for nothing.
I fought back and forth trying to micro-manage thoughts - "Ok, what could I have done different?", "Did I screw up something I shouldn't have?", etc...etc...
Then, I stopped mid-thought and asked myself, "What did I learn from this?"''
I read a ton of self-help, motivational books, time management and other various subjects of that field and now was the time to put those words to the test.
Looking at the package that I picked up on the way in the house, I kept thinking that thought...
...what did I learn from this?...
...and it came to me when I opened up the package - a book that I received entitled The Big Picture.
No one knows why things happen to them, varying of goods and bads - it's all a part of the Big Picture. All along the way you can either A) try to figure it all out, back track, outline, and get really frustrated in the process, or choose the other route:
B) Enjoy every moment as it happens, and move on.
Looking back at the past week, I had some awesome experiences, met some fantastic people, and especially some that I look forward into growing great friendships with.
Anytime an experience comes your way that totally knocks the breath out of you, ask yourself:
"What did I learn from this?" - dwell on the good times, great people, and fantastic things you learned from it, and keep moving onto your next goal.
Who knows? Maybe the bigger, better thing was in the way of the current project you wanted to be a part of now - no one can see into the future.
Enjoy the Now - and appreciate it.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Play Button...you willing to Push it?
Everyday is a Physical/Mental/Spiritual challenge to workout and make the time for my Fitness.
Some days are easier to hit that Play Button, and other days when Life happens it gets really really tempting to avoid that Play button for later, sometimes never (until tomorrow, next few days, and the spiral continues)
...you have to ask yourself though, Who are you playing the Button for?
- If for yourself alone, it is not enough.
- If for a certain event in time, it is not enough.
- If for a certain number or achievement of weight/life goals, you are on the right track.
...best reason though, is deciding that Play Button is for someone else. Family, Friends, Spouse/Partner, Loved ones, future Children, etc.
The more you make that Play Button about pushing yourself for more time/energy with loved ones and more experiences with them, those days you want to avoid pushing the Button will call to action the reasons of Why you decided to start in the first place.
~Keep pushing Play~
Some days are easier to hit that Play Button, and other days when Life happens it gets really really tempting to avoid that Play button for later, sometimes never (until tomorrow, next few days, and the spiral continues)
...you have to ask yourself though, Who are you playing the Button for?
- If for yourself alone, it is not enough.
- If for a certain event in time, it is not enough.
- If for a certain number or achievement of weight/life goals, you are on the right track.
...best reason though, is deciding that Play Button is for someone else. Family, Friends, Spouse/Partner, Loved ones, future Children, etc.
The more you make that Play Button about pushing yourself for more time/energy with loved ones and more experiences with them, those days you want to avoid pushing the Button will call to action the reasons of Why you decided to start in the first place.
~Keep pushing Play~
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