A Good Life is a Balanced One

By most accounts, I've lived a pretty good life lately. Certainly, the growth of Sportgenic has been a tremendous success, both personally and professionally. Yet I've failed terribly in one particular area--balance in life. Let me explain:

When I stepped on the scale today, I was horrified by the numbers. In the two-plus years since starting my company, I've put on...well...let's just say a lot of extra weight. So much has changed. I used to exercise every day, building an exhaustive workout into my daily routine. I loved it and was driven by the results. But now? I'm in the office by 7 a.m. and working late every night. Not to mention travelling coast-to-coast on regular basis. As a result, my diet and exercise has taken a back seat.

I love what I do and want Sportgenic to succeed so badly that I just can't say "no" to clients and prospects. But in this crazy process of building a company, I've lost my balance. I've discovered that it's really hard to stay the course, in terms of regular exercise. But that's really just an excuse. We all have choices to make, and staying balanced is one that falls squarely on my shoulders.

Yesteday, I worked out for the first time in months. It was awful. And painful, both physically and psychologically. I'm talking about a guy who used to participate in Ironman events, could run a marathon with nary of huff or puff. And now?

Oftentimes, we forget how hard we worked in the past and, more important, how fast we can lose it. It's no secret that diet and exercise are key to a healthy, active lifestyle. Yet I've lost focus. It's time for me to get back on track. I know the benefits and rewards are huge. Plus, eating right and exercising is a great way to clear the head and stay sharp for my business endeavors.

My goal is not to compete in an Ironman event, but rather getting back into my old jeans. Well, okay, I admit...maybe Ironman!

Comments

[JW]

I agree with you on all fronts. Driving for success requires sacrifices as we all know. Kudos to you for recognizing the need for balance in your life and making an effort to build more into it.

[Nikki]

Excuses can be good crutches for a while, but I agree that you will feel better and your mind will be sharper creating a better environment for your creative juices if you get back on the horse as they say. I don't doubt you will be back in the Ironman in the future.