The people who impress me have one thing in common

The other day I saw a video of a 75 year old man squatting well over 400 pounds with perfect form. Then I went to jiu-jitsu class and saw a guy in his 50s roughing up a guy in his 20s. And then I saw a video of a 60 year old woman doing a head spin.

 

I took this as a sign to write you this e-mail. Hey it gets tough to find inspiration for an e-mail some days.

I am impressed with lots of athletic feats. Watching Lebron James dominate some of the best athletes on the planet in the NBA finals or watching Usain Bolt run is very cool. But do you know what impresses me the most?

 

People who continue to accomplish athletic feats into their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. At an age where many people start to slow down, they are still getting after it. What makes them so special?

 

There are probably several right answers, but I think there is one thing they all have in common. Momentum.

 

They never stopped!

 

Remember when playgrounds used to have merry-go-rounds? Kids today are missing out on the fun, throwing up, and getting teeth knocked out that those things could bring.

 

What was the hardest part about those things? It was getting it going! Once you got that thing going it would go for a long time. You created the momentum and it was easier.

 

Working out and eating healthy are the same way. The starting and starting over are the hardest parts. So don’t ever stop!

 

This is a lifestyle change you are making. This is not a short term fix to get ready for the beach or a wedding. This is you setting yourself up for a lifetime of your body looking, feeling, and performing how you want it to.