Why You Need To Think Of Yourself As An Athlete
Over the last 17 months, I have talked to well over 200 Men over 50 and there is one common denominator:
They believe they can improve their health.
This doesn't mean they don't have some limiting beliefs.
They do. We all do.
But over time, we can change these limiting beliefs.
Changing limiting beliefs is the key to reinventing, reinvigorating and producing the results we strive for and deserve.
A big part of changing a limiting belief is to?do things you "aren't supposed to do."
As a Man over 50, you'll often hear (or maybe even say yourself) the following:
"I'm too old to do that."
"I would do that if I was 10 years younger."
"Those days are behind me."
It's all BS.?
These limiting beliefs can be overcome and it starts with the stories you tell yourself.
Here's an example:
Once you join Argent Alpha, you have access to our "fitness program."?
I'm using double quotes because we don't call it that.?
We call it our Training program.
The specific name of our Training program is A3. It stands for Argent Alpha Athlete.
Men over 50 training as athletes.
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Training means you have a specific objective in mind and you train and live in a manner that will help you achieve your objective.
This means you are not just a guy working out. You are an athlete training.
An athlete trains, improves, competes and pushes boundaries as part of pursuing objectives.
And when that athlete is part of a team, they achieve even more because of accountability, shared objectives and esprit de corps.?
We view ourselves as athletes. It's our identity.
And our identity drives our behaviors and habits.
It's why we have 60+ year old men doing a dozen pull-ups (and beating some of our 54 year old guys, at least for now).
Men burning 20+ lbs of fat and adding muscle while they do it.
Improved range of motion, increased energy, renewed confidence.?
Every single one of our guys is up for "comeback player of the year" in the over 50 category.
They are making the 2nd half of life the best half.
It's not like a fountain of youth, it is a fountain of youth.
If you view yourself as "an old guy" who "doesn't do those kind of things anymore" your behaviors, habits and health will all follow those beliefs.
When you ask Suzette Murray her age says "I'm Level 58."
She isn't 58 years old, she is level 58 and is working on improving herself to reach level 59.
This powerful reframe uses the passing of time as a measure of improving. Gaining more knowledge, more experience, more wisdom.
The stories you tell yourself drive your outcomes.
Are you an athlete training for an objective? Are you working on going to the next level? Are you acknowledging your limiting beliefs and taking action to change them?
Reframe how you think of yourself. Change your actions to align with this new view.
Change the stories you tell yourself and you'll change your life.
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1 年Absolutely, Scott Jagodzinski! Thank you for consistently reinforcing the idea that we are not simply aging but instead leveling up in life. ?? It's a powerful shift in perspective that allows us to view the passing of time as an opportunity for growth and improvement. As we accumulate more knowledge, gain valuable experiences, and develop wisdom, we become better versions of ourselves. The narratives we create and believe about ourselves significantly influence the outcomes we achieve. The BEST NEWS is anyone can do this by adopting a positive and empowering mindset, we can drive ourselves toward greater success and fulfillment. Keep spreading that inspiring message Scott! ??
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1 年I love that reframe! Level 58 Suzette Murray It makes me excited and I want to get to level 58. ??
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1 年It all starts with putting your personal growth first Scott Jagodzinski!
Author: WHEALTHSPAN, Lifestyle Medicine Educator, Longevity Innovator, Speaker, President, Home Ideations, Past President, National Aging in Place Council, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
1 年We play the way we practice - one of the most often things we say as coaches. The parallels of endurance sport and aging are many. When the body is weak and the mind even weaker, it's rare opportunity to learn humility and grace. As athletes, we bounce back quickly but the lessons we hold close. If I had known life could be this active and I could be this fast in my 60s, my 20s & 30s would have looked much different. Not that it would have meant more competition and awards, but that my view of being older would have been more about capability vs frailty. If we're lucky to experience frailty in later, much later life, it still won't be what dominated our decades of impact. Rather, it will be a relatively brief period of time to devote to reflection and meaningful actions and conversations.
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1 年Always. ‘ In my mind, I am Kenyan’ was a famous tshirt for marathon runners at one point! Sounds odd but it works