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Recently a friend of mine decided he was going to do a challenge that is growing in popularity. I have not read the official book (75 HARD) but I get the gist. I love the challenge set by Andy Frisella and I completely get why it can help some. The catch phrase for this challenge and book is:

“Do you lack confidence, grit, endurance, fortitude, self-esteem and all the other things that don’t just make someone great, but successful in everything they do? What if you could completely transform yourself into someone who could do anything?”

Concepts of 75 HARD is as follows to my knowledge:

5 Critical Tasks:

• Workout 2x (at least one is outdoors)
• Follow a considerate nutritional routine
• Cold showers 5 minutes long
• Read at least 10 pages daily
• Drink a gallon of water each day

Prior to knowing about this series of challenges, I’ve already performed a series of them and without a doubt, it is changing my life for the better. You may have heard me mention it more than once. The Miracle Morning was a catalyst for change. I lead to me reading more books which build on my comprehension and understanding grit, fortitude, building self-esteem including self affirmations daily.

My Routine: (Bold are my check off boxes for the day)

• Drink water followed by coffee
• Read 1 chapter or up to 45 minutes
• Workout
• Journal my sleep and energy
• Daily goals
• Intention for the day and what is my essential next step
• What I am grateful for from yesterday
• And what will I do tomorrow

It is important to keep in mind that reading alone does almost nothing long term, there’s a secret to long term growth which I have shared in another previous posting. Deliberate practice (Peak), which is backed by several assessment studies that lead to becoming more than just proficient in any realm or efforts.

Without a doubt there will be adversities and setbacks in anything one would like to accomplish. There will be days or nights where you “just do not feel like it”. Although you’re not alone, the vision if why you could do this despite the inner voice comforting you back to mediocrity and autopilot, could be used as intrinsic motivation. It does not mean one has to wake up tomorrow and run a marathon or attempt to deadlift three times their bodyweight. What I am suggesting is something different and that is becoming deliberate and intentional with your moments of life.

There are many goals that sound exciting, they motivate you, they inspire you. Until a day where you’re busier than normal and it is easier to prioritize something else over let’s say a workout. It is easier to mindlessly check e-mails even though you’re calling it work (unproductive) opposed to read that book that requires intentional attention. It is essential to track what you would like to accomplish (writing down goals where you can refer to them), while reminding yourself why you set that goal in the first place ( a written vision of your future self. Something that excites you).

Think about the ideal version of yourself. There is no personality test that can hold you back or person despite what you may have been told or you even tell yourself, from your past experiences. Although you cannot forget your past identity, it is essential you reflect on your future identity and what actions your future self will be taking in order to live your live outside of mediocrity and autopilot.

Do not hide from challenges but see them as opportunities to prove the fact that you can. Opposed to being afraid of things that seem or appear hard, see where it can take you. We have limited time to live our life, at the very least be intentional and strive towards becoming the best ideal version of yourself.

Questions:

• Despite what phase of life you are in currently: What does the future you look like? What hobbies are they into? What friends or family will be around you?
• What does your future physical, social, financial, and psychological health look like in 3-5 years?

Actions:

• Write down 1-3 goals that would excite you for each category of physical, financial, and social. (Do not limit your thoughts with past experience, do this if your future self in mind. Write down goals that excite you).
• Write them down where you will see them, every day. Then commit to one simple task each day that revolves around that goal despite how small it may seem.