The first marathon I ever did was in 2001. I was so proud. I wanted everyone to see that I did a marathon. After the race I would re-pin the bib that read 312953 LaSalle Bank Marathon on each shirt or jacket I wore that day. I wanted to stand on the tables and shout "I did a marathon". "Look at me". "I did it". Looking back almost twelve years ago I digress. I really only did...
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Self Matters: Mental fitness, true wealth and your body.
INSPIRATION
When I was 17 years old I graduated from high school. I weighed 311 lbs. I walked up to get my diploma, started across the stage and fell on the sneer drum. This happening was embarrassing. Crushing actually. Thus, inspiration. Inspiration comes when you beat the system. When you are not genetically predisposed to be an athlete; and become a brilliant one...
SELF-TALK
The fact that I have two arms, two legs and I can breath makes me a millionaire. We so often take for granted our miraculous bodies. We often focus on imperfections and dwell on minuscule things that our toughest critic (ourselves) feeds off of. We should constantly celebrate our bodies greatness to help us break through our physical and mental limitations...
