Physical Fitness / Exercise and Success.... a question....
 

Hi,

This is a topic I admit I don't know much about.... So I'd like to ask for your thoughts....

I remember reading somewhere that there seems to be a relationship between physical fitness / exercise and success....

Some here seem to be very much into physical fitness.

Mike Rodman -- mountain climber extraordinaire -- comes to mind, though I'm sure there are many others too.... :)

Does physical fitness and exercise help with success in other areas of your life too?

What do you think?

Dien

P.S. I'm not talking about pushing buttons on the remote control!

An Answer...
 

Dien ~

5 paths of life Financial, Physical, Social, Mental, and Spiritual

Taken from the top of the discussion board and written about frequently by many of the top names in the field of Sales and Marketing.

Many of the products sold by Nightingale-Conant hold the same philosophies to be true... You need to have a "Balanced" life in order to become truly successful.

Why is this??? It not only holds true to physical endeavors, but your other four paths which are referred to above.

In my scenario... The Physical path is one I place a lot of emphasis on... Almost too much. Sports, competition, and outdoor activities are a serious pastime for me and my daughters.

Any active excersising, after a period of time, will release endorphines into your body. The "Natural High"! And when you feel good about yourself... It shows in other areas of your life.

You look better, feel better, become healthier, slow the aging process, and normally become more "active" in other "area's"! ;-)

If you feel bad about yourself, you will also find yourself becoming less self-confident.

Another area being "Physical" attributes to, is overcoming obstacles! If you begin by walking around the block because you can't run or jog to the corner... Imagine how confident you'll feel once you complete your first mile run! Then increase it to 2 miles and eventually you're able to tick off a 7 miler and still feel great!

Excersise, in any form, is better than none. Get out and walk! My girlfriend and I will walk down to the park together, a mile roundtrip, from her house. We'll sit and watch the fish in the creek, enjoy the people walking by and sometimes go down in the evening and sit in the dark!

Which brings me to another "Path" which should have it's own special walk and not lumped into the "Social Path". That of "Family"...

This morning I was listening to audio's in the car while driving... (We all are doing that, right???) Well, this fellow mentioned what I am about to reinforce today as well. I've posted about this on Trumps forum in the past. And that is paying attention to your spouse.

Give him or her, some special time... Take a walk to the park with them. You see... Now I take that walk with my "girlfriend" and not my Wife. Because I didn't do these things a few years ago with her. I spent my time selling, climbing and playing competitive racquetball.

The audio tape I was listening to was from a Dan Kennedy Seminar tape. He talked about becoming successful and finally obtaining your financial goals... But not having your family with you when you got there!

I did the very same thing. Not with my "Family" per se, but with my Wife. Coaching Volleyball for 6 years with my two girls, travelling to tournaments, camping out, climbing with them too. We had quality "Family Time" all together, Mom, Dad and Kids. But my wife and I never did get "Our Time" together. Always the family. Always the business. Always success. I thought she was there with me the whole way... I was wrong.

Now we're divorced, though remain good friends. She has found someone who spends time with "her". I'm happy for her.

I've found someone who shares my enthusiasm for sales and marketing. Outdoor activities and sports too. But now I also give her "Her time" as well.

Sometimes I feel as if I'm too busy or need to get some other things done... But I've been down that road before. So this weekend instead of working on my other projects... We spent time rollerblading, hiking, drinking too many beers, and dancing like nobody was watching us on Saturday night.

Everything needs to be balanced Dien... The 5 Paths... Plus your "Significant Other". Don't follow my path as it relates to Family. Don't work your day job all day long, and then sit in front of your monitor all evening.

Take a walk... But some fresh cut flowers from the store... Take a moment to buy a $1.25 greeting card and for no reason whatsoever write, "Because I love you..." within it.

I still climb, bike, hike, rollerblade, play intense racquetball and more stuff too! But I also give time to my special person too.

Whatever anyone's thinking while reading this post... I'm serious. Having lot's of cash and success is no fun unless there is someone to share it with. You may feel you're doing the right thing by striving to earn more online, or starting a new business venture... You may even feel you're doing it for your spouse and family as well! I did! But realize you're actually doing it for yourself and quit lying about it.

Please allow time for a walk, a movie, a quiet dinner, anything...

There are some of you, I wish I could slap at times about this.

Yes, Physical things are directly related to my achievements... But I would give up those same achievements to be living with my family again. 'nuff said...

~ Mike

Is Mike Right?
 

Is Mike right?

Absolutely!!

Exercise will greatly contribute to your "Balanced" life.

>Sports, competition, and outdoor
> activities are a serious pastime for me and
> my daughters.

Why? My guess is they enjoy living life (going for the gusto), competition, and the outdoors. Most importantly, however,(other than their physical/mental health), they are creating MEMORIES.

Investment? Time,energy, and committment.
Reward? Priceless moments that money can't buy.

> Any active excersising, after a period of
> time, will release endorphines into your
> body. The "Natural High"! And when
> you feel good about yourself... It shows in
> other areas of your life.

Is Mike right again? Yes!

Almost all athletes experince a "Natural High"!

But this is what most people don't understand ... you don't have to run a mile, swim the ocean, or climb the highest mountain to get a "Natural High."

As Mike said, something as simple as going for short walks or leisurely bike rides can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Most people will notice a difference by their 3rd or 4th walk, ride, etc.

Why? Are their endorphine levels rising already? No, most likely not. But their self-confidence is!! Beginning an exercise program, any exercise program, takes making a change in one's habits. And habits are a natural phenomonen (called Recipe Knowledge) which helps to make our lifes easier.

For example, have you ever noticed that almost every single morning you go through the same routine? Or, you drive to work by the same route day after day?

It's simply just easier than rethinking your "steps" each and every time. So, your mind develops "Recipe Knowledge." Which is great ... unless you have developed BAD habits.

For example: procrastination, lack of committment, making excuses, etc.

If we allow our BAD habits to control us, we have become their slaves.

When we begin to break the bad habits by taking ACTion, we are taking back our lives. And that feels GOOD!

> You look better, feel better, become
> healthier, slow the aging process, and
> normally become more "active" in
> other "area's"! ;-)

Is Mike right again? Again ... Yes!

Have you ever heard of Jack LaLanne (in 1936, at the age of 21, he opened what was one of the first modern health clubs in the US)? If so, you will be happy to know he is now 85 yrs. old. He still lifts weights, swims laps, and "power walks" ... EVERY DAY! And, he drives a red sports car ... convertible, of course. :-)

(You might want to check out his website: jacklalanne.com to see some GREAT photos of his history of fitness .)

What about Art Linkletter (Kids say the Funniest Things)? He is now 88. Every day he swims laps (twice a day), lifts 10 lb weights, goes to work from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and continues to travel worldwide.

As an interesting side note, at least to me, he doesn't need reading glasses or hearing aids, has his own teeth ... and just recently celebrated his wedding anniversary with his wife of 45 yrs.

And as a last example, what about Victoria Everroad? Well, no, I guess you don't know about her ... she is my mother-in-law. :-)

This weekend she will be celebrating her 90th birthday. She still runs her own business of 40 yrs., goes to water aerobics twice a week, plays bridge once each week, drives, shops, ... and loves to eat out.

What do each of this people have in common? They have stayed physically ACTIVE! The results: they have enjoyed their many yrs. of life (mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially) by doing so.

> If you feel bad about yourself, you will
> also find yourself becoming less
> self-confident.

Mike's right again! To be successful, you need a healthy level of self-confidence (which exercise can provide). Not too much ... or you will think you don't need anyone's help and support. And not too little ... or you will think you can't accomplish anything. But, yes, self-confidence/exercise DEFINATELY contributes to your success.

> Another area being "Physical"
> attributes to, is overcoming obstacles! If
> you begin by walking around the block
> because you can't run or jog to the
> corner... Imagine how confident you'll feel
> once you complete your first mile run! Then
> increase it to 2 miles and eventually you're
> able to tick off a 7 miler and still feel
> great!

> Excersise, in any form, is better than none.
> Get out and walk! My girlfriend and I will
> walk down to the park together, a mile
> roundtrip, from her house. We'll sit and
> watch the fish in the creek, enjoy the
> people walking by and sometimes go down in
> the evening and sit in the dark!

Again, Mike is creating memories ... this time he is doing so through easy and relaxing exercises ... simply going for a walk to the park.

Well, I guess I have said enough. But listen to Mike. Why? Because he is RIGHT!!

Diane


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Re: An Answer...
 

Mike....

Thank you for posting that.

About relationships.... Sadly, my girlfriend broke up with me less than 2 months ago (though we're still friends). I think the problem was similar to what you said.... I think we didn't spend enough quality time with each other.... We were living in different cities due to our circumstances, and there were other difficult "external" situations we were dealing with too. However, despite the difficulties, I was always optimistic.... Overall, I feel it's quite sad, and I wish it didn't end....

However, I also tend to be perhaps a bit too achievement-oriented.... You've made me rethink this.... Like you did, I also tend to think that I'm doing it all "for us." But you're right -- I'm probably really doing it for me, and I should stop fooling myself....

I feel your advice -- about both physical activities and family and your loved one -- is very important.... Well, I feel it has helped me to have some insights too. Thank you for sharing that with us....

My life is not completely balanced at the moment. I think where I'm not very balanced is I'm not doing enough exercise right now, and I was looking for some inspiration -- which I got, thanks. :) And, I'm not in another relationship yet (I'm still getting over the old one), but when that comes around again I'll keep your advice in mind and be sure to keep some special time just for her....

- Dien

another answer dien...
 

>

> About relationships.... Sadly, my girlfriend
> broke up with me less than 2 months ago
> (though we're still friends)

Relationships are extremely difficult and
you can see from square 1 that part of the
difficulty is understanding and balancing
1)what you want from the relationship
2) what she wants from the relationship
3) what both of you in common want and need
from the relationship
4) what both of your parents want "for" your
relationship

now what complicates this further is the
baggage we bring to the relationships.

bottom line: it's not just communication which
is needed but "real" communication about wants,
needs and desires.

My personal opinion is most relationships are
doomed to fail from the beginning because of
the complexity of issues involved. For a relation
ship to work you have to ask yourself(back to
square 1) what do you mean by "relationship"?
and are you "committed" to making it work.

Most young people think relationships mean they
are suppose to be in a state of "exhilaration"
most of the time. But the morning after the
night before, you wake up and wonder just who
is "this person".

One other thing it's been my experience that
women and men(not being totally politically
correct here..)or the "feminine" vs"masculine"
definition of "intimacy" is different. For
the yin(female,feminine if you will) the need
to be needed or to nurture is extremely important.

For the yang(maleness quality) the need to be
independent is important. Which is why most men
I know are always asking "what does a woman want?"

Another complicating factor is the "pretense"
couples engage in to satisfy each other's dreams
and desires at the beginning of the "courtship"..
My experience is "rarely" are we genuinely ourselves because we have an agenda which is for
the other person to "like us".

Oh boy...I'm lost now...bottom line..relationships
are difficult. And the best relationships are
the ones where 2 "whole" people come together
with certain common goals and yet respect each
others differences. It's crucial when beginning
any relationship to have a discussion about
"what does relationship mean to you at this point?"...

And if you don't like the answer to that question
move on...rarely can you make someone over to
be what you want to be...but how hard we try...
It's better to stay single and keep your "wholeness" than to be in relationship where
everyone is trying to "remold" each other.
Well then there's compromise..but that's another
issue(oh dear don't have the time for that one)

I know it's hard...I've been there..But Dien
you often find people when you "aren't looking".

Re: another answer dien...
 

Hi Sandy,

> My personal opinion is most relationships are
> doomed to fail from the beginning because of
> the complexity of issues involved.

Hmm... I guess my general optimism tends to make me think differently.... :)

I'm still quite optimistic when it comes to relationships.... But I'm not really an expert....

However, I have a feeling that perhaps people in general may not be as committed to their relationships nowadays as they used to be in the past, when people -- both women and men -- took "till death do us part" more literally.... Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my feeling....

Cheers,

Dien