How long should you try? Until.

I have become a huge fan of the late Jim Rohn. His books and audio have had a profound impact on how I look at every aspect of my life.

This quote speaks volumes to me; "How long should you try? Until."

I saw this quote again this morning, and it reminds me of how hard and how long we need to keep trying to reach whatever goals we may have.

What exactly does this mean? "How long should you try? Until."  Until what? Until when? Well to be totally honest, UNTIL YOU SUCCEED!

So many times, we as humans begin projects and give up before we have come close to our goals. Imagine you are mining for gold, and have some minor successes. However, after a while you quit trying, thinking that the rewards are not worth the price being paid. Also imagine finding out later that you quit within 3 feet of the largest gold vein ever found! How long should you try? Until.

As you may be able to tell by my blog name, I enjoy fitness! I enjoy it so much, that I became an independent coach for the health and fitness company Beachbody.  As an Independent Beachbody Coach I am a business owner. I am responsible for my own success. Beachbody helps coaches that have achieved a level of success, by placing customers in their business. However, it is up to ME to ensure that I keep moving my business forward.

As with any business it takes time, dedication, persistancy, and consistancy! You may see success right out of the gate, you may not! How long should you try? Until.

I also use this quote when dealing with my, or some of my customers fitness goals! Many times I have individuals starting a health and fitness journey with 50 pounds or more to lose! I, personally, needed to lose 50 pounds when I began my journey in April of 2008. At that time that amount seemed insurmountable! But, I committed to me, showed up everyday and took the baby steps to reach my goals. Instead of looking to the 50 pounds, I broke it down into 5 pound increments. Soon my self imposed "goal" was in my rear view mirror!

I could have stopped! It actually would have been easy to do! How long should you try? Until.

I can only imagine what my life would be like had I stopped trying! Had I not kept going, until!

With my Beachbody business I have been blessed with success through work, determination, persistancy, and consistancy. I have achieved the level of Diamond Coach, not only by helping myself, but by helping others be successful! Again, I could have stopped! I could have quit! It would have been easy! Nothing worth having is easy! How long should you try? Until.

Whatever you are doing, whatever goals you have set for yourself, whether it be personally or professionally. Keep pushing forward!

How long should you try? UNTIL!


For more information on Jim Rohn, International go to; http://www.jimrohn.com/