Evolution (definition): The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
I have had many mentors, business, fitness and personal coaches throughout the years. I have found that they usually see much more in me than I see in myself. My mind is a tricky computing organ and sometimes it is an asset and sometimes a liability.
I have had many mentors, business, fitness and personal coaches throughout the years. I have found that they usually see much more in me than I see in myself. My mind is a tricky computing organ and sometimes it is an asset and sometimes a liability.
One coach in particular Kim McGuire of Fortune Management, always challenged me with goals. Once a goal was decided upon and a path was set, she would ask me, "What is the true outcome of this goal?"
"To achieve XYZ!, duh!!!!" I would reply with a high level of snarkiness.
"To achieve XYZ!, duh!!!!" I would reply with a high level of snarkiness.
She would agree that the achievement of the goal and sense of accomplishment is obvious. But more importantly she would then challenge me with -
“Who must you become in the process of achieving this goal?”
I have set and achieved many goals over the years. I have succeeded, failed, succeeded and failed many times over. I have never thought about who I must become in pursuit of these goals.
“Who must you become in the process of achieving this goal?”
I have set and achieved many goals over the years. I have succeeded, failed, succeeded and failed many times over. I have never thought about who I must become in pursuit of these goals.
I am training for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI this October. For me this is what Jim Collins termed a “BHAG” (Big Hairy Audacious Goal).
Now let me say that I am a dedicated endurance athlete. However, I am not fast. I am not the guy that wins races. If I take home a medal, it is usually because I am one of only 3 people in my age group. I run/race, etc. to challenge myself, to take my game to new limits. I will enter a race to see a new part of the country, new trails, meet new people, etc. It is not to win. It is to experience something new.
How did I get in? Through a charity slot with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. I have been involved with this organization on and off since 2001. The Hawaii Ironman has always been out there as something I would like to do someday. The opportunity came my way and I jumped at it!
I am raising money to help cure blood cancers. A noble cause, you say, It has deep meaning to me. But that is a subject for another blog.
I am trying to raise $100,000. Another BHAG!!!!!
Who must I become to achieve these goals?
I am planning to achieve these BHAG’s.
I am also evolving….
To accomplish big things, I must evolve. I can't take things to a new level with the current behaviors and mindset. If I keep the same effort, I will keep getting the same results.
I don't like the word change. It implies that I have been doing something wrong. I haven't been doing anything wrong. What I have been doing with my training (and my life for that matter), has got me to the level of success that I set out to do.
Now that bar has been raised. I need to build on what I have been doing to take things to a new level. I am training a lot.
Who am I becoming as a result? We will see!
The conscience evolution has begun. The adventure continues...
I am sober, a husband, father, dentist, advocate, endurance athlete, speaker, writer, leader and follower. The blog - If you like it, please follow me on my adventures. If you love it, please share! If you hate it, thanks for reading. It's not for everyone...
I don't like the word change. It implies that I have been doing something wrong. I haven't been doing anything wrong. What I have been doing with my training (and my life for that matter), has got me to the level of success that I set out to do.
Now that bar has been raised. I need to build on what I have been doing to take things to a new level. I am training a lot.
Who am I becoming as a result? We will see!
The conscience evolution has begun. The adventure continues...
I am sober, a husband, father, dentist, advocate, endurance athlete, speaker, writer, leader and follower. The blog - If you like it, please follow me on my adventures. If you love it, please share! If you hate it, thanks for reading. It's not for everyone...
