Leader/ Leadership

We all have a concept of what  leaders are and how they should act depending on what they are to lead… But it is fascinating to me that some of these “leaders” are solely leaders because of their title.

As defined by Dictionary.com leader... is a person or thing that leads

As defined by Dictionary.com leadership… the position of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group.

The reason why I defined the two words is because based on these definitions anyone can be a leader. By these definitions a person given the title of Manager can be a leader when a goal or objective is met and they are the lead. Did that manager guide, critique, help, or jump in and assist the group, or did that manager sit in an office and just ask if each task was/ is done

For me, being a leader is more intricate than that. A leader not only leads you to the ultimate goal, but a leader guides you, watches over you, critiques you and is willing to do anything his or her subordinates are doing. A leader is willing to stand up for his or her subordinates. A leader understands how hard the people around him or her work. A leader’s INTEGRITY is never questionable. A leader knows that without the subordinates he or she does not and will not exist.

What disgust me is that people put in Leadership positions forget who and what got them there. Sure the subordinates do not remain the same; HOWEVER, SUBORDINATES keep you GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. If you do not know how that is possible then you are NO LEADER.

DP

Roller Coaster

So, I feel great today. Yesterday’s workout went well and cardio thus far today has too, so I am on a high right now. Shoulders workout tonight, one of my favorites! I stepped on the scale after cardio and was somewhat pleased as to what it said. I am about 6 lbs heavier than what I need to be at competition and I am hoping I make it. I know in the end I should be but not being there now makes me uncomfortable. I guess that kind of reverts back to yesterday blog... I want it now!!! it is pointless to have it now because then I will be really light for the contest which would not be good AT ALL.

Reflection on the last 2 days is simply explained metaphorically as a ROLLER COASTER ride.

We see  ROLLER COASTERs (challenges) and pick which ride one to ride . On the chosen ROLLER COASTER there are ups, downs, superfast sections, slowed down portions, twists and turns that can and cannot be accounted for. Some of it we enjoy some of it makes us sick to our stomachs, but as we persevere (although we are not in control) through it the ride is over before we know it and all is well. Similar to life we place our selves in situations that have consequences, some known, some unknown, but remember PERSERVERENCE will get you through. You had a vision in the beginning just because the ride is not the way you expected doesn't mean that the end result will not come out the way you desired.

Note to self keep picking ROLLER COASTER, but remember behind every turn, every dip, and every climb there is a lesson to learn, but once the lessons are done it is time to pick another ROLLER COASTER.

DP

Progression

Well, last night I took some progression pictures. Well so much for the motivation ;( As I reviewed them I found myself more critical of myself... Oh this looks wrong, this is not even, and maybe I should concentrate on this or that. Well guess what DUMMY you are not the trainer and your trainer has given you guidance on how and what to do. Who am I to try and adjust myself, I only got myself this far by listening and taking the INSTRUCTIONS from some one that is far more knowledgeable than me. If I was able to get this far without the guidance of my trainer I would have already got it done.

So I guess in hindsight this is similar to other aspects of life. Like many people I want results yesterday with today's one time effort, versus seeing the big picture in which it took many little goals and challenges I had to overcome in order to make legitimate progress.

Today's wants will be tomorrow's past and therefore it will by my His - Story.

The saying goes... History repeats itself, but does it have to? Technically NO, the only thing that history repeats are life lessons and the only way you see those lessons as being the same is if you never learned from it to begin with.

Lesson for me today is simply this.... I did not have a bad yesterday, matter fact it was great: I made more strides towards my ultimate goal and if I keep going my goal will be obtained and I will be able to show the world that I am truly a SUPER HERO. Ok not so much a super hero but I can show that anyone is able to accomplish a goal simply by Persevering. We all have bad moments/days don't let the Bad Moments/Days Define the Real You.

DP

6 Weeks

So, you may be wondering what in the world would I have to blog about?! Well quite frankly nothing. This is probably the best way for me to vent out my frustrations on my journey to my first Natural Bodybuilding show. Trust me sometimes it just helps to say things out loud, well blog versus blurting them out, someone may think I am crazy. I am currently 6 weeks out and have been dieting and exercising for the last 8 weeks in order to prepare.

Let me tell you DIETING is no Joke. It is not and has not been as hard as you may expect. Granted the pleasures of FATTY FRIED GOODNESS are missing from my regiment but it is amazing what you can do at home with a Foreman. Additionally, I am an avid milk lover I had to surrender that as well, ugh, but my physical results have been Phenomenal.

Anyways, back to these 6 weeks. What makes the journey most difficult is TIME MANAGEMENT. Some things have to be sacrificed and some things have to be prioritized. For instance, like most of you I work full time, I am married w/ 2 kids and I attend school full time, so where is the time for weightlifting & cardio. Hell I don't know but I find it. Remember 1 hour of working out is only 4% of my day so 2 hours is only 8% so I got time, just have to prioritize & organize. 

DP