I feel good…

Posted In: Goals November 4th, 2015 divider No Comments »

I’m feeling good these days, slowly coming back from injury and getting back into shape. But I don’t feel great like the great James Brown says he does in this video.

They say that good is the enemy of great and I know this from business and my personal life. I feel good enough to go for a run, play hockey but I’m not where I used to be or where I know I can be and it’s starting to eat away at me.

One of the biggest things for me is knowing I’ve been in better shape and knowing I could perform at a much higher level. Unfortunately the state I’m in is an accumulation of doing the bare minimum or just the fun stuff over the past few years. I know it’s still probably better than some of the folks out there, it’s never a fun thing having your “fat” clothes being much tighter than they ever should.

It’s not all about weight loss but it’s such a microcosm for life I find. I feel better when I’m lighter, not only when I’m looking in the mirror, but also when I’m hulking my big frame around. It’s true for me when I skate, when I run, when I ride  or just walk around. It’s never fun being out of breath when you walk up a few flights of stairs.

Trust me, I’m very thankful for all the opportunities I’ve had and the position I’m in. I find gratitude is the one thing I’ve come to be blessed with more of as I get older. I’m not looking for sympathy, I just find I’m happier when I’m more active and when everything comes easier to me. Being active also helps me with my mental health and it helps me figure out all the issues in my head. It’s amazing how a run, a cycle, a hike or a hockey game provides incredible perspective on your issues.

So I plan on getting out there a bit more so I can feel better and pretty soon being back to great! Who’s with me?