Today’s blog comes to you from the top of the world both literally and figuratively. I captured this image of our favorite CEO John Jain stepping off the high diving board a few summers ago. It makes me smile and I thought it was worth sharing!
YIKES!
He looks like he is walking on air. Being at the top looking down can be intimidating. This photo is an example of stepping out of your comfort zone as well as timing, which is important. I snapped a few shots consecutively to see if I could catch him in midflight. Voila!
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
If I shot this photo a second earlier or later, the result would have been different. Is there really ever a perfect time? In the case of this photo, yes. People procrastinate. The longer you avoid doing something, chances are you may never do it. Especially when it comes to your health.
GROWTH ZONE
“Your growth zone will always begin at the edge of your comfort zone.” Www.omaritani.com reminds us that if we don’t engage in new experiences, we don’t gain new perspectives.
SPEAKING OF ALTITUDE…
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
-Zig Ziglar
Speaking of altitude…without climbing to the top of that ladder, John would have never known the perspective of plummeting toward a dive tank full of icy water and slapping his belly on the surface in front of a captive audience. I hope this expanded his growth zone!
FEAR
I am at the stage of life where if I believe it will cause me harm or injury, I’m out. This is why this is a photo of John on the high dive and not me! Fear is a real thing. It’s always prudent listen to your intuition, be cautious, but don’t let fear control you.
“Don’t let fear make your decisions for you.”
-Annette White
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
-Wayne Gretzky
“Sometimes it is good to be in uncomfortable situations because it is in finding our way out of such difficulties that we learn valuable lessons.”
-Idowu Koyenikan
“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.
-Jim Rohn
MOTIVATION
It can be difficult to get motivated to step out of your comfort zone and into a healthier way of life. It isn’t always easy but it is worth it. Here are a few ways to get motivated.
- Be positive towards yourself.
- Set goals and continue to set new
- Be patient when it comes to reaching physical goals. Results take time.
- Make small changes to healthier options overtime.
- Exercise the way that suits you.
- Get enough sleep.
- Find mentors. Surround yourself with positive people.
- Don’t compete with anyone. This is your journey.
- Try new things.
HDD
The bunch at HDD sincerely wishes a stronger, steadier healthier you every day. You can do it (I’m not talking about plunging off the high dive!) If we can help call us at 505-350-3397.