Life Hack: How Friends Help Us Succeed
Super Dave Quinn, CEcD ??
Economic Development Expert | Helping Cities, Developers, and Companies Drive Growth Through Strategic Planning & Actionable Solutions | Speaker | Author | Podcast Host | Trusted Advisor for Public & Private Partnerships
Do you have a crew? A Tribe? A group of people who will push you, hold you accountable, encourage you and support you when you're struggling?
Meet my fitness crew. A group that meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 a.m. to push each other as we are guided through an extreme boot camp style work out lead by our fearless leader Jay Johnson, Official Trainer of DALLAS COWBOY CHEERLEADERS and Best Workout in Dallas per D'Mag. (see how I am trying to earn brownie points with instructor)
Jay's workout is not for the faint of heart, and it is most certainly not "Milk and Cookies." Jay pushes us both mentally and physically while giving us practical leadership advice we can take into our day long after the burn of endless burpees has passed.
The thing is that most Tuesday and Thursday mornings I'm not all that excited to go work out. Don't get me wrong. I love Jay and I like the results he helps me obtain, but I actually hate working out. That is until I finish and then I love basking in the post-workout high I get. I go because I've developed a bond with the others in my crew. Those crazy people willing to get up before dawn when its 15 degrees and raining out and still show up for an outside workout.
You see our workouts are not just about our bodies, they are also about mental toughness. It's about developing what it takes to push forward even when everyone else is submitting to the sirens' call of comfort. And its the people in the group that keeps me coming back. Their encouragement when I'm falling behind, their accountability when they know I'm holding back pushes me to get out of my warm comfortable bed 2 hours before the rest of the world is even thinking of getting out of bed. It's knowing that I will let partners down if I don't show up and give it everything I have when it's my turn on the line that keeps me coming back.
Now, while I may be using my workout crew as an example, I'm not just talking about exercise. Having a team in every aspect of our lives can be beneficial. Who you surround yourself with matters. Whether it's at home, church, business or just hanging out. Who you do life with is impactful on your life and will determine your success or the lack of success.
So take the time to reflect on who you are letting into your life and ask yourself a crucial question. Is this relationship helping me get to where I want to be as a person or is it holding me back?
If the answer is no then begin today to seek out new relationships that will push you to become the best version of yourself possible.
Special shout out to the men and women who show up on Tuesday and Thursdays and push me to move more, faster and longer than I ever could alone. #FistBump
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Dave Quinn, CEcD is Chief Inspiration Officer for DaveQuinn247.com and Partner of DayOne Partners, a consulting firm specializing in public-private interactions. If you'd like to set up a time to visit with Dave about possible speaking engagements or to find out more about becoming a member of the DayOne family click here to set up a 30-minute discovery call.
Dave is a passionate keynote speaker and coach, encouraging others to be a positive influence in the world around them. As an economic development mastermind, wellness advocate and vision caster, he loves inspiring others through talks on Leadership, Wellness, Economic Development, and Personal Responsibility. Connect with him in the social media world: Twitter, Instagram, and others @DaveQuinn247.
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