Talk to yourself the same way you want to be talked to by others.- Me
Carry that quote with you every minute of the day. Tomorrow and every day after. How do you think your world will change if you start interacting with the world in front and around you with a positive view? What the hell will happen if you don’t complain about every thing you face every second of the day? The most powerful thing we have and can seriously alter how we physically and mentally perform in Life-Sport we have absolute control over. Our personal narrative is what I am talking about and it is the most important thing we can learn to use in all our lives.
Let’s be honest, life sucks very often. Shit is real, and real is hard. Most of us are conditioned to be negative when life is challenging. I don’t know if it’s tied to the proliferation of social media, with the Tweets and the Instafaces and whatnot out there all the kids are using, but complaining has become almost a type of social unification. While it’s fun, funny, and sometimes cathartic, it is poisonous. Every negative comment that comes out of your mouth poisons your outlook on the world in front of you.
How many times have you hit a PR lift after staring at the bar, repeatedly telling yourself there is no chance you can lift it? I know there are a few smart asses out there saying “haha Lando I did once…”. Great, but I’m assuming most of you said “yeah, not so much.”. Now, how often have you looked at a lift confidently, telling yourself you will crush it, and done just that? I bet a hell of a lot more times than the former. Your narrative is contagious and lasting. If you color everything in a positive hue you will start to see and feel positively throughout your waking hours. The most important thing about this is YOU control it no matter what you are facing. NO MATTER WHAT! Ever wonder what is going through the head of that person who shows up for the 530am class smiling and with a spring in their step? I bet it’s positive as positive can be. Annoying as hell I’m sure, but it sure works.
This isn’t just another Lando had free time on his hands post. This is practice makes perfect time. Lifting buddies, friends, coaches, we all owe it to ourselves and each other to promote positive self-talk. If you can positively talk yourself through one of our worst WODs (or Stacey’s warmup) I think we all know there isn’t a thing out there in the real world that you can’t work your way through. The negativity will creep in in it’s usual spots. Ignore it and look at a different approach. Rather than bedtime being late leading to a sucky morning, think about how awesome it is to have a comfortable mattress or clean sheets. Rowing and burpees sure do suck, but rewarding yourself with long life, health, and a few celebration beers you earned doesn’t.
You control your narrative so let’s get it talking about the right things. Excuses stop here. We are all in it together.
THURSDAY
Strength : EMOM 12m
O : 3 Barbell Good Morning, heaviest able
E : 30s accumulated L sit hold (any way, any apparatus. Mix it up!)
WOD : 8m AMRAP, escalating wall ball each round by 5 reps
2 Wall Climbs
5 Wall Ball 20/14
2 Wall Climbs
10 Wall Ball
2 Wall Climbs
15 Wall Ball
…. continue this way for 8 minutes
Scale weight and wall climb height as needed
Rx+ : 30/20 wall ball
The Program : Off
