As many of you know I'm in training for a Ironman competition in mid 2013. This morning when I woke up at 6am I thought it's dark and cold, knowing I had a 20 mile bike ride on my schedule, today was a great day to say well "Let's think about this." I had some wonderful "Reasons" to skip my work out.

1. Too Cold
2. Not proper clothing
3. No gloves
4. Still Dark
5. Skipping one day REALLY won't matter, etc.

With that many good reasons I could go back to bed? Or, Overcome excuses.

But ... I felt that little voice say "YOU CAN DO THIS"! I thought about my role models, Jerry Rice (wide receiver 49ers Hall of Fame), Bill Romanowski (one of the most feared linebackers in football), and Mike Singletary (Chicago Bears). These men gave their ALL every moment: prep time, training time, game time. They knew life has no 2nd chance to Win. EVERYTHING Counts...YOUR Attitude, Focus, Commitment, Discipline. So, when deciding what to do I said...I won't get another chance to make today a WIN!

As I started my bike ride in the cold, dark, and early morning, I said to myself, "Who won? Excuses or Me?" .... "I DID!"

Today when facing the reasons "Why not?" (which will be many), find the ONE that will put you in the WIN category. You won't get a second chance at today!

PROOF IS IN THE PURSUIT

~Ric

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* Individual results may vary.