The motorcycles are great, but this is about establishing cycles of victory and success on a daily basis. Sometimes even the smallest victory can begin a cycle that leads to prosperity and even greater success.
I was fortunate enough today to experience a victory as I stuck to my plan, despite adverse conditions. I intended to run this morning, but woke up to snow on the roads, and the white stuff still coming down. I had a few choices: roll over and sleep in, change plans and go to the gym, or press forward and do it. I am glad that I chose the last option and enjoyed the fruits of the decision all day.
Here is what it looked like this morning upon returning:
By deciding to run in the cold with slush being splashed at me from passing cars, I created a small victory that spurred me on to greater achievement throughout the day. Many great things happened today but as the victory cycle went, my greatest success was that I was able to be “up” for my family throughout the day. It wasn’t perfect, but I was better than I have been before.
A few ways to get into a victory cycle are:
1. Get up when your alarm goes off, and decide you feel great
2. Follow through on a commitment
3. Serve someone. (start with those closest to you)
4. Make an excuse for someone who hurts or dismisses you.
5. “WIN” no matter how small the win.
The important thing is to be careful to continue the cycle of victory even in the face of temporary defeat. Roll away from the instance and move on. If you focus on the loss, you will continue to lose even more. I suppose this is a topic for another day.
Create a “Victory cycle” on your life and move forward.
I like the part about being “up” for you family all day long. Sometimes I start a selfish cycle of “today deserves to be about me” - I’d rather have a victory cycle than a selfish/lazy/whiney cycle. I bet my wife would too! So I guess I better get away from the computer right now and be “up” for my family too!
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