Keith JonesJune 3, 2016

Nowadays, I wake early every morning and ask myself two questions. Are your goals important enough to you to stay focused on what needs to be done today to realize them? And will you commit to doing those things today? The answer is always yes. Then I get to it, starting with doing the Stronger Daily Rituals. With these two questions and my morning practices, I stay ready and on track to reach my goals.

One thing that frustrates me is if my skill level diminishes in something that I once did at fairly high level. For example, doing TRX abs on the ball use to be one of my strengths. Then I stopped doing it for several months. When I tried it again, it was like doing it for the first time. Another example is swimming. The same thing happened there. During the first few years of ToBeRe…, I videotaped and edited our great workouts. Then I stopped. When I started doing it again last year, I forgot almost everything I learned. And one last example is being unconditionally loving and kind to people. I never forgot this one. But after a rough last year, I practice it every single day now. I take no pleasure in anyone’s struggle. Instead, I’ve learned to lead with an open, forgiving and loving heart because no one is perfect and we all deserve an opportunity to get back on track.

To stay sharp with my fitness, tuned in with my nutrition and loving with my energy, I do daily and weekly exercises in these areas. It’s important that I operate at a high level every single day. And by doing this, my good days are great days and I turn the other ones into “good” bad days.

Here are 3 steps you can take to stay ready:

1. Ask yourself the two questions in the opening paragraph. Answer yes and act accordingly with exercise and healthy eating leading off your day. And focus on what’s really important in life.
2. Partner with people that make you better in every area of your life. Make your life meaningful and a contribution to others.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Will Smith said it best. “If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.”  So stop dieting and commit to healthy eating daily. Don’t wait for a milestone birthday, wedding or reunion to get in shape. Get in shape and stay that way every day. It’s easier and more fun to be a giver than a taker. So practice being kind and loving in your treatment of yourself and others. Stay ready, stay strong and be healthy in mind and body.

Stronger Mindset!

Keith