Wednesday Wisdom

Attract what you expect. Reflect what you desire. Become what you respect. Mirror what you desire. -Author unknown

"Every single cell in the human body replaces itself over a period of seven years. That means there is not even the smallest part of you now that was part of you seven years ago." -Steven Hall

"You can't start last week, but you can start now. Stop dwelling on what you should have done or ruminating on mistakes you made. Channel that energy into the next good choice. You have today and you can try again." -James Clear

"There is no path to greatness without hard work. And the only person who feels like working hard for years is someone who is excited about the task. You only get one life and you’re going to burn the days either way, so the real question is: What excites you and interests you? What makes you feel curious and alive, perhaps even joyful? What is so "worth it" that you're not worried about the tradeoffs, the hard work, the hassle? Follow your enthusiasm." James Clear

"Everyone wants to be happy now, but it might be better to optimize for being satisfied later." James Clear Perhaps the key to happiness is to not worry about being happy today, but rather to make choices that will leave your future self feeling satisfied with how you chose to live. Do you feel a sense of satisfaction with the choices you made? With the way you lived today? With the things you chose to focus on over the last year? Are you "happy" with the impact you are makin

Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On. -Jimmy Buffett This line comes from the song of the same name on his 2006 album, Take The Weather With You. The song is about surviving a hurricane, but it can just as easily be applied to any part of our lives. It came at a time in my life when I was burnt out and stressed to the limit. I found myself trying to live by that mantra. I have since had it tattooed on my left forearm, where all I need to do is look down when I need a reminder.

"Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford

"All the water in the world cannot sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. All the negativity in the world cannot sink a person unless it gets inside the mind." Source: Why Not Try God (1934) ​​

"Plenty of growth can be found in removing your vices, but the real leaps are unlocked when you stop clinging to your comforts." -James Clear Are you looking for help with changing your lifestyle. That is what we do at Zaybel Fitness. Click below to learn more.

"First decide who you want to be, then do what that requires. Not think about it, do it." -Epictetus Overthinking lives in the gap between deciding and acting. The fastest way to close that gap is movement. Check out more Wednesday Wisdom

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius We cannot control what happens around us. The line that is taking too long. The guy who cut you off in traffic. Your favorite team dropping an easy catch on 4th down, in the NFC Championship Game. We can only control how we respond to those things. This theme appears across many religions as well. As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is. -Proverbs 23:7 You become

Everyone wants better results. Skill precedes results. Practice precedes skill. Attitude precedes practice. It's the willingness to try (and keep trying) that leads to ability. James Clear