Dream Life Real Talk: The Unspoken Challenges

We all have a vision of what our dream life is.

For some its a life on the beach and for others its family, kids and big house.

For most, its somewhere in between to varying degrees.

Whatever it is, so many people forget one important thing...

The dream will come with headaches.

Even those sandy beaches will track sand into your home and make a mess.
Those kids will be noisy, expensive and a ton of work.
That big house will come with a big mortgage, big electricity bill, lots of upkeep.

You get the idea.

But you don't let these things get in the way of pursuing your dream life.

You do what it takes to realize these things to the best of your ability.

You get the job to afford the house.

You make the personal sacrifice to have the kids.

You must do the same with fitness and health.

Living a pain free, strong, energetic life comes with difficulty.

It doesn't matter how easy it looks for some.

The dream comes with headaches.

Time in the gym, food prepping, discipline, having a things planned out, etc.

Except many don't look at fitness this way.

Why is that?

I have many theories. 

One being that being overweight or unhealthy is becoming more and more acceptable.

Obesity is being diagnosed as a disease now which takes all responsibility off the person. Pills are being prescribed left and right for metabolic issues that could be cleared up with a consistent diet and exercise regimen.

People are being pushed into learned helplessness. 

This is where people have a learned sense of feeling powerless. 

Its not that some people don't have real health issues making it difficult.

but difficult and impossible are two different things. 

And this isn't most people.

Extreme ownership and responsibility are two of the best ways out of this.

You must know that you are creating the world you are experiencing in every facet.

This can be overwhelming and stifling to some and inspiring and motivating to others. 

You must decide which it is for you. Will it inspire you to realize that whatever you envision as a dream life and optimal health is within your reach?

Or will it depress you into feeling like a victim?

Your life depends on it.

Remember, the dream life comes with its headaches.

It is the idea that the dream life is easy all of the time that will knock you off your path before you ever get to the destination.

Be ok with the headaches that come along with it and you'll be more likely to succeed.

You must find a way to look at whatever obstacles are in your path as an opportunity to learn and grow and not a reason to quit.

You'll get a lot further when you do.