'The Obstacle Is The Way' Book Sketch by Sacha Chua
I had a horrific night of sleep. I was up around 1 AM and stared at the ceiling until 3 AM until I said F--K it, time to get out of bed and do Work.
I was exhausted after dropping my kids off at school and started coming up with EVERY excuse in the book to NOT train today.
- I'll train tomorrow
- Training when tired is bad
- This workout will be wasted if I train today
- Take a nap instead
I decided to use my fatigue as a reason to DO rather than excuse.
I explain the how and why in this video:
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What do YOU do when you're about to crash?
What inspires you to implement "The Obstacle Is The Way"?
Comment below even if you need motivation to be a worker vs an excuse maker.
Live The Code 365,
--Z--
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6 Responses
Similar situation. My snow crews can’t make a decision to save their own lives, so instead they call me and I’ve been up since 2 AM. Supposed to be at the gym at 530. Debated on sleeping. Gym won and because of that I am closer to my goal of 1000 lbs combine for my 50th birthday in one month. Let the gym win every time, you will always be happier with yourself.
A Man Must always be dangerous!
Every one has a problem. They underestimate me and I keep proving them wrong.
We have nothing to prove except to ourselves!
The obstacle is the way.. Amazing book and a call to action..
The impediment to action, advances the action, what stands in the way becomes the way… -Marcus Aurelius
It is our perception of the obstacle that tells us the kind of men that we are.. Do we see the obstacle as a roadblock, stoppining us in our tracks on the path of life that we have chosen.. Or do we see it as a gift, a challenge, an opportunity.. put before us to shape us, guide us, and to help us grow stronger..
-Morgan
Truth! And, as humans, we quickly become comfortable…. even myself, so I am very, very careful if I catch myself slipping with excuses or taking the easy road.