Are You An 11?

Take a few deep breaths. Now ask yourself: Am I an 11? So are you? Do you even know what an 11 is? Any wild guesses? OK, so ask yourself this: Are you in charge of your own greatness?

Let's take this opportunity to answer what the heck is an 11?

Eleven's are

• awesome people striving to be successful in all areas of life
• trustworthy and dependable
• goal oriented and make success happen
• people who pull other's up spiritually, mentally and physically
• pleasant to be around
• people who do the right thing all the time
• loving and respectful to others, especially their family
• leaders and do the right thing, even if criticized

When you take charge of your own greatness, you have become an 11. Everyone can become an 11, it's just a matter of attitude. A sign in the Dallas Cowboy's weightroom reads:

It takes no talent to hustle.
Those who give it their all, every day, are Elevens!

Most of us are 11's some of the time, but the challenge is being an 11 all of the time. My goal is to raise my bar of excellence by continually striving to be a better person based on the list above. I am going to pick one principle and take action to improve. Then while holding true to that principle, I will pick another one and work on that. It's going to take time, patience and intention. My goal is to make the most of my turn and take charge of my own greatness.

Do you know your priorities? If not, I suggest you sit down and start plotting your journey to becoming an 11. Take charge of your own greatness. Good luck!

Today's workout: 5 mile run. RUN ON!

We must be the change we want to see in the world.
~ Mahatma Gandhi

This information was taken from the Bigger Faster Stronger (BFS) program I purchased several months back. The book is "Be An 11. Guidebook for Success". There are lots of self-improvement programs out there and the reason I chose this one was because it's a program I can model and implement with my own children. It gives lots of great examples of success stories and not so successful stories.

Reflecting on 2009

Looking ahead to the new year, I'm wondering how it is my year will go. Will it be filled with happiness, with wasted time, with good fortune, and free of injury so I can complete all my running and cycling goals? The future is full of unknowns, the "out of my controls" and then there are knowns and the events I can control. Right now, I'm deciding to focus only on what I can control, happiness, blessings, family, friends, and the goals I want to accomplish.

I am confident that 2009 is going to be a GREAT year! Here are my goals for 2009:

• Be an 11. {What is an 11 you ask? Tomorrow's post.}
  
• Complete all my scheduled events. {see sidebar}
  
• Get a leadership job. {i.e. Assistant Principal, Technology Coordinator, Athletic Director}
• Take the GRE. {I don't like tests, but I need it to be accepted into a PhD program}
• Increase focus on and time with family.
• Lower my body fat percentage. {goal is 22%}
  
• Grow my photography business. {STUDIO 2J}

With meaning and intention, we can deliberately shape our own destinies. Being the author of your own life, how are you going to shape your destiny?

Todays workout: Spin 60 minutes, 3 mile run. RUN ON!