Truth has endurance
The other day I came across an interesting quote.
"A lie has speed, but truth has endurance."
-- Edgar J. Mohn
The more I thought about this the more truthful it became. Now this may sound a little illogical. For after all how can The Truth become even more so? But I digress.
During my last 12-week challenge it became too easy to rationalize my way around eating a piece of birthday cake or grabbing some left over BBQ versus preparing a more healthful meal. My son, daughter, mother, and wife all celebrate birthdays in June. We had a hugh high school graduation party -- catered by DIXIE BONES BBQ -- to mark my son's commencment. There were plenty of left overs and we definitely ordered too many beers to wash all of this down as well.
I found myself telling "rational lies" (the true definition of 'rationalize') and promising I'd just workout longer or run a little farther to burn those extra calories.
Now for the most part, I met most of my goals for this challenge. I entered a 5K race. I got stronger -- had to buy some heavier dumbbells. I was able to pack away my size 38-trousers and replace these with size 36. Yes, I met most -- but not all -- of my goals.
But for all the reasons outlined above, I failed to reach the CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL that was so clear in my mind's eye just 12-weeks ago. A lie has so much speed it will sneak up on you and then pass you before you know it.
So on July 4th I'm going to start again. This will be my INDEPENDENCE DAY CHALLENGE. This will be my get ready for a trip to TENNESSEE challenge. This is going to be a challenge that has to be based on truth and truthfulness to myself.
There are no shortcuts and no birthday party-based excuses to steal away the gains in strength and or the losses in fat. My 11th consecutive challenge is dedicated to endurance, stick-to-it-ness, and perseverence.
Today I picked up my AFTER photos. The camera and the tape measure don't lie. I can do this. I am worth the effort. I know the way and have plenty of friends to help encourage me.
There is no 'try' there is only 'do.'
"A lie has speed, but truth has endurance."
-- Edgar J. Mohn
The more I thought about this the more truthful it became. Now this may sound a little illogical. For after all how can The Truth become even more so? But I digress.
During my last 12-week challenge it became too easy to rationalize my way around eating a piece of birthday cake or grabbing some left over BBQ versus preparing a more healthful meal. My son, daughter, mother, and wife all celebrate birthdays in June. We had a hugh high school graduation party -- catered by DIXIE BONES BBQ -- to mark my son's commencment. There were plenty of left overs and we definitely ordered too many beers to wash all of this down as well.
I found myself telling "rational lies" (the true definition of 'rationalize') and promising I'd just workout longer or run a little farther to burn those extra calories.
Now for the most part, I met most of my goals for this challenge. I entered a 5K race. I got stronger -- had to buy some heavier dumbbells. I was able to pack away my size 38-trousers and replace these with size 36. Yes, I met most -- but not all -- of my goals.
But for all the reasons outlined above, I failed to reach the CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL that was so clear in my mind's eye just 12-weeks ago. A lie has so much speed it will sneak up on you and then pass you before you know it.
So on July 4th I'm going to start again. This will be my INDEPENDENCE DAY CHALLENGE. This will be my get ready for a trip to TENNESSEE challenge. This is going to be a challenge that has to be based on truth and truthfulness to myself.
There are no shortcuts and no birthday party-based excuses to steal away the gains in strength and or the losses in fat. My 11th consecutive challenge is dedicated to endurance, stick-to-it-ness, and perseverence.
Today I picked up my AFTER photos. The camera and the tape measure don't lie. I can do this. I am worth the effort. I know the way and have plenty of friends to help encourage me.
There is no 'try' there is only 'do.'
posted by John Lesko at
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