Dooley Noted: 2/17/2016
After my second set of heavy press ladders today, the bell started to feel really heavy.
My head went to a negative place.
I let my perception of the bell skew me.
“This hell feels heavy.”
Then I remembered what I saw at 3 AM this morning.
My beloved had gotten up in the middle of the night – driven by his focus to complete a strength feat.
I watched him zone into his music and work until he hobbled back into bed.
When I asked why he got up to work, he said the following:
“If you want to do what no one has done – you have to do what others aren’t willing to do.”
As I massaged his sore feet and neck, he drifted into sleep.
And I thought – yes – you have to do work that even you don’t wish to do.
So on my fourth set, I changed my own perspective.
I saw myself in Jonathan’s place – working and doing, with no complaints, no confusion.
And the bell felt lighter again.
It was only when I let my mind believe the bell was heavy did it actually feel heavy.
And when it did feel heavy – it was still my duty to push it.
Goal achievement isn’t just magically achieved one day.
It’s consistent effort even when the bell feels heavy or you feel tired.
In a world where it’s easy to just go back to bed, we have to dig deep to stay consistent.
If my beloved can do it, then damn it – so can I.
And so can you – if you really want that goal.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley
