Thriving Through the Grind: My 8th Straight Year of a Gym Record

I DID IT. For the 8th straight year, I set a personal gym/workout record, in what has been the most brutal and challenging year of my life.

You need those goals that nobody cares about or knows about, like writing books, working out, gratitude journaling, etc. because sometimes they help you get out of bed in the morning. Motivation comes from within.

It’s ironic that this comes at a time in my life when I’m aging but also have 3 kids and 2 pets and the primary time to work out is 5 AM. There are days when your workout is interrupted by a sick kid or one who wants to play. There are days when you don’t feel 100%, much less 50%. I know I push myself too hard and play through pain when I shouldn’t.

But there are also days where you seize the opportunities – hitting the treadmill on conference calls, listening to the Bible or Audible while lifting weights or watching a show on the exercise bike.

I’m very grateful to Microsoft for giving us funds each year for health and wellness. Because of this, I created my own home gym in the pandemic.

Microsoft’s motto is “Just move.” How you move is personal to you, and whether it was answering the bell after my 4:30 alarm, walking or lifting during conference calls or even getting a stepping machine for my office, I do what I can every day. That’s all I can control.

I’m very aware the day will come when I can’t do this anymore, whether I set the bar too high or my body won’t allow it, but that day is not today.

What are your goals you keep close to the vest?

“If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.” Back to the Future. 

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