I first heard this story almost 30 years ago. In his renowned audio program, The Psychology of Achievement, Brian Tracy tells the story of how the level of success you ultimately achieve is equivalent to an airplane taking off.

For the plane to take off, it needs to accelerate at FULL throttle. And once it’s off the ground, it must maintain full speed ahead as it climbs through the clouds. But the pilot cannot maintain this speed indefinitely. Once the plane reaches its desired altitude, the pilot needs to back off the throttle and “maintain” its cruising speed.

But let me ask you this. What happens to the plane if the pilot starts out at anything less than full speed? Will it ever get off the ground?

Have you ever had an unsuccessful attempt at getting in shape or trying to lose weight? Did you back off the throttle too early? And never get off the ground? Or perhaps you began to see results, but backed off too soon before reaching your goal.

Let’s look on the bright side. You’re still here which means you have another chance, right? Good.

So how does this “pedal to the metal” philosophy relate to your health & wellness?

Although you may have attempted multiple “flights” in your life, you can’t change the past. But you can LEARN from it. So I’m here to ask you to get serious. Really SERIOUS! ‘Cause your life depends on it.

How? By taking action to make smarter choices, form new habits, and make better decisions that lead to long-term disciplines.

Rule #1: If you want things to change, then you need to change.

What does this mean for you? Here are some areas to consider…

• Personal development – Are you purposefully learning something new every day? Great! This is an excellent start but don’t leave yourself hanging. Take action and implement what you’ve learned. When you feel lazy, refer to Rule #1.
• Longevity – How long do you want to live? Are your choices and habits helping or hurting your chances of making it that far? When in doubt, refer to Rule #1.
• Nutrition – What foods do you need to eat more of, and what do you need to eat less of, or stop eating altogether? When you want to eat something sweet, refer to Rule #1.
• Fitness – Have you started your strength and cardio training regimen? When you don’t feel like exercising, refer to Rule #1.
• Weight loss – If you need to lose weight, how much and by when? And what’s your plan to get there? In other words, the daily choices you will make, whether you feel like it or not. When things get tough, refer to Rule #1.
• Health & wellness – Are you taking great care of yourself? How can you do a better job of caring for the only body and mind that you’ll ever own? When life gets in the way, refer to Rule #1.

This takes work. But remember, you only have ONE life and the clock is ticking. Now is the time to take ACTION! What small steps are you taking to create positive, long-lasting change in your life?

Here’s to a successful flight! Good luck on your journey as you reach new heights of happiness, health & wellness, longevity, and prosperity. Onward and upward!!!

Thank you for sharing your time with me. I hope you found value.

Now it’s time for YOU to take action…

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