What is the difference between people that are seemingly able to make anything happen and others that simply seem to fail at everything( I do realize there are many people in between) ? Sometimes regardless of how bad you have it you just have to keep getting back up. I think it is that simple, some people just are quitters and do not persevere though the hard times to make it happen. Most people either it into one categories or the others. 

1. People that make it happen, these people hold themselves accountable for there actions with self discipline. 2. People that don’t make it happen, these people generally need someone else to hold them accountable or they would just go out a screw off. You can use Pratoe’s principle with this and see how it really is. 1. People that make it happen and the vital few 20%, that get 80% of the results. 2. The people that need others to hold them accountable are the 80% of people that only get 20% or results. The choice is yours, which one are you? I would like to think that I am in the first categories, but in the end of the day I think no one is always one or the other, but a combination of the two. Lets face it, we are all human. It’s not really about who is better then someone else, its really more about who is more self disciplined.  I  personally have no problem remaining self disciplined 80% of the time, but 20% of the time I am just going through the motions just doing the bear minimum. The best a person can do is to recognized which mode they  are in. If you are making stuff happen, keep that going as long as you can because we all know it’s easier to keep a wheel going with a few little taps once its started. If you are noticing yourself get lazy, go get some exercise and slam an overly caffeinated drink to get your momentum going again.  At least that seems to work good for me =) The one thing that I have found in my years of leading people trough exercise programs to included Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Marines, is that everyone is different. You are the only one that knows what gets you going and keeps you going. I say once you have that figured out stick with it and make it happen. Do what you need to to get started and focus on maintaining it for as longs as you are able because we all know it is so hard to get started. JUST DON’T STOP. What I have found is people find excuses to stop, like they get sick, have a fight with there significant others etc. Don’t let anything stop you from doing what is important to you, its your life. You, and only you are accountable for your actions. If not today, you will be held accountable. So keep your attitude positive, control what you are doing right now, and make a basic plan for the future because we all know that tomorrow is not promised. Don’t spend to much time thinking about tomorrow, or you will be stuck in what I call “Analysis Paralysis Mode”. Until next time, make your future happen, you are the only one that can! If you have  a hard time keeping yourself going try working out with others people in  a group workout, or hiring a personal trainer and doing personal training workouts one on one. There are many types of group workouts. Here are a few to try in the Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Twin Cites of Minnesota. For the best workouts in Minneapolis check out these links Spinning, Boot Camps, Kettle Bells, Pilates, Yoga, Crossfit and to may more to list. Or take a look at Charlotte Anderson’s  The Great Fitness Experiment blog and / or her book for a more comprehensive look at workouts in the Twin Cities metro area check out her article in the Minneapolis Startribune. For tips that you can use in your home or on your own check out her latest article in Shape Magazine. P.S. I would like everyone to know that I in no way, shape, or form endorse Lifetime Fitness. I worked for them in the past and there is no way I would give them my money again. For the most part, 80% of companies that get money from Wall Street are evil, and the only thing they care about is quarterly profits.