It seems that the bodytweakers got lazy. As there may be some truth in that statement, in general the lack of time and maybe motivation has left us without any new posts about non-consumer fitness. All the loyal readers have nothing to worry about though. As the new year approaches we face a whole new dimension of challenges. In the new year fitness will prevail.

No matter how stressed or broke you may be (although, no matter how bad your situation is, you probably will never reach the ground-zero-lifestyle-level like us ), together we’ll take our life to new heights of fitness and well-being. Totally independent of our pockets. And, if you believe all those self-help experts like Steve Pavlina, our physical well-being will finally help us with our financial goals, too.

Goals

Our most essential goal for the next year is to end up at a better fitness situation than we are today. Stronger, more flexible and capable to face more complicated physical challenges. This will certainly affect our personal goals within other facets of life. Let fitness be the key element in the chain reaction to overall success.

Strategy

• Persistence, determination, keeping the course: As always this seems to be the most crucial point in achieving any goals at all. Keep going even in the most stressful and absurd situation. That will eventually mark the difference between a loser and a winner.
• Knowledge. Seek knowledge. How many time have you abandoned an idea or a goal just because you didn’t know enough about a topic? No wonder, that those who know, hold the freedom to do what they want. As long as you don’t know, you are slave to others. You will continue doing what others tell you to do (e.g. the fitness industry that tells you to spend thousands on unnecessary equipment).
• Time Management. With the two previous elements you have the power and the tool. Now you need to direct it into the right direction. Work more efficiently than anybody else. Invest your energy directly into the goals. Don’t spend your time on useless things. Everything must have a purpose to bring you (even if only a little) closer to your goal. Plan your week ahead, keep it flexible. Reduce your sleep to 6 hours, optimize your workspace. Be clever, your time is the most valuable asset.
• Be responsible, not a victim. Be responsible for your situation. Don’t accept excuses from your own inner self. Never stay passive in difficult life situations. Stay innovative, energized, active and fearless. Never accept any limits. Be a problem-solver. Take the lead, don’t let life-circumstances be an excuse.
• Self-esteem. The most important part in staying motivated, keeping the course, and in general taking the right decisions, is the way of how you see yourself. Decide on how you want your self-image to be. Form your own personal values and base all your beliefs, thoughts and decisions upon them. Even is it means some sort of discomfort in the near-future. A winner in the long-run always follows his values.
• Total Quality. Strive for total quality in your life. Don’t accept cheap excuses, cheap lifestyle, etc. Total quality in everything you have, eat, think, say, do and are. If you do something, do it well or don’t do it at all. Do it better than others. If you say something, put some thought into it, not just quote somebody. If you eat something, it rather be healthy or don’t eat at all.
• Socialize. Communication may open new doors. Approach and talk to people that have reached the goals you want to reach. You may always learn something new and maybe even get a helping hand in the process.
• Always have a plan B.
• Relax, Smile and Focus. Always works to boost your performance, in any situation.

There you have it. Modify those goals and strategy to fit your need. I hope you stay with us for the year 2007! Have fun in 2007!

- Wit