OK. So here's my current deal. My friend Chuck Goetschel posted that he had just finished his 10,000th push up. That got my attention. He then went on to say that he had done it by doing 100 push ups per day for 100 consecutive days. I thought to myself, "self, you could do that". So I responded that I was "in for the challenge" as he started his second hundred days.
Two things, I know, will result from this. First, I will pick up some muscle mass over the next 3 months. Second, and more importantly, I will use this sharpen my discipline. You see, doing 100 push ups is not that hard ( I currently break it up into 2 sets of 50), it's doing something consistently for 100 days that is the bigger challenge. It is also the reason that most people don't succeed in life. Most people do the right thing, occasionally, few people do the right thing frequently or consistently- at least that has been my observation and certainly my personal story (lest I sound like I am lecturing anyone but myself here).
Years ago I read that simply doing something like putting your shoes in the same spot every night would create a discipline pattern that would spill over into other areas of your life. I tried it and they were right. Then, over time, I got away from it. But, the day I started this push up challenge, I was instantly reminded of that success concept.
So, here's to 100 days of exercising my triceps, chest, back, shoulders, and most importantly my discipline muscle. I'll keep you all up to date as to my progress.
Join me if you feel compelled. If you can't do 100 at a time then do them in sets of 10 or 25. Heck do them in sets of 5 and only do 50 for a total of 5,000 push ups- you'll still sound cool.
Feel free to email me if it helps you be more accountable.
Wishing you "your success".
Chris
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