Floundering is easy without a serious goal and a deadline

motivation
you should watch your motivation like a hawk, lest you become a victim

Floundering is easy without a serious goal and a deadline. As someone who’s struggled like everyone else and constantly tempted by the same worn out excuses… experience reveals a harsh reality:

Without a clear, concise, and compelling wellness goal, we will flounder, and most likely fail.

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PS. Photo taken yesterday in our drive, returning from errands.

Heck no, it’s not easy – and how to overcome this

determination
they only quit (close) for a few hours each morning

Last night I couldn’t wait to go for a five-mile run this morning. This morning, at the one mile mark, wanted to stop and walk. Suddenly, the desire to run five miles had trickled down to turn around and go back – too much to do today and running takes time away from the to-do list.

Modified the route and met halfway. Instead of the original 50 minutes or the spontaneous 20 minutes, logged 37 minutes. To overcome quitting, make compromises when necessary. But never quit.

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Photo montage from French Quarter run

Westin New Orleans
Sunrise is not far away from the French Quarter
jogging in French Quarter
Royal Street near the Westin… just getting started
Decatur Street
looking back provides insight on what we’ve accomplished so far
french quarter
sun just popping up
French Quarter
eye catching color palates
Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street looking west toward Canal Street (on the far horizon)
Bourbon Street real estate
space available for rent right on Bourbon Street
jogging Bourbon Street
far left.. see the for rent sign?
empty Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street validation?
cleaning up Bourbon Street
cleaning up Bourbon Street

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Do you wait with hopeful anticipation every morning?

morning time
get powered up before the day starts so you can hit the ground running

Do you wait with hopeful anticipation every morning? Getting up early facilitates a morning ritual that allows for waking up time, so that by the time the sun comes up you’re ready to roll. Heading out the Westin door at sunrise for a run through French Quarter.

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