Achieving Success in Elections and Boxing

Barack Obama and John McCain are the two most talked about figures in the United States today. These gentlemen are running for the most coveted position of their lives, the presidency. Both have mapped out plans to win the hearts of voters. They are going through a rough process, a character- building experience through the campaign. Both Obama and McCain want success and they know it’s not going to be a walk in the park.

In order for these two distinguished gentlemen to grab the post (I am writing this article 5 days before the elections), they are going to go through 2 major phases: (1) The Process and (2) The Result. The same goes with your boxing skill and fitness levels.

The Process is the “bloody” phase. Getting people to vote for you is not easy. It takes a lot of hardwork and patience in the face of countless criticisms left and right. This is where they need to bring their A- game. Both Senators know what’s at stake so they can’t flinch. They have one GOAL!

Similarly, you come in a boxing training program (or any program for that matter) trying to learn new skills and getting in better shape. Your program makes you realize your weaknesses and makes you work on them. You do have goals in mind that you want to accomplish and it would take hard work and patience to achieve them. This is the “bloody” phase but for sure learning new skills and getting in your best shape ever is the most fun that you will ever have working out!

The Result is the “feel good” phase. And no, it does not end there. Just like in life, you take on new challenges once you have achieved something higher. Whoever wins the elections will have a tough task with the recession and all that. It’s definitely going to be a challenge. This is when your hard work and dedication matters! But there is no denying that winning the elections is success in itself.

Just like when you achieve your fitness goals, it does not end there. You need to work hard to achieve new things. Your level of goal- setting goes higher. There are ” more mountains you want to climb” and there is no stopping you. That’s just human nature. When you achieve your goals, you are a step happier and a step better! Boxing is a difficult sport to do that is why all the little things you accomplish would make you happy. Every time your trainer changes it up, your hunger remains and makes you achieve some more.

If you are old, you are voting for your children and their children’s future. If you are young (young at heart), you are voting for your future. This is the same thing with working out in the best methods possible. You do it for your future. So think about this. When you choose to get into a path of healthy living you actually:

1. add years to your life, therefore gives you the chance to find quality in it;
2. get rid of the pains, stings and aches that most people acquire in the future;
3. can at least tell people that you gave it all you’ve got and you made the right decisions.

Only a few people in this world are given the chance to be presidents of their respective nations. I don’t intend to be one. I find success in knowing that I give my best in everything that I do especially in my chosen field of boxing training. You have to be willing to go through the process in order to achieve your desired results! I approve this message!