6 Steps to Reach Your Goals

How do great things happen?

How did we go from cave dwelling cave people to the top of the food chain with smart phones while being one of the worst physically equipped beings vying for a top spot in the world. (Compared to wolves, bears, mountain lions, crocs etc.)

One thing: Our MIND.

Humans have collectively used it to create the internet, electric cars, and space travel. This didn’t happen by accident.

Some of the greatest minds in history had BIG goals to make these things a reality. They set goals and then broke those down into actionable steps, built good habits, and made it happen step by step. Failures included.

The same thing goes for what we want to achieve in our day to lives. Losing 30 lbs, building a successful business, competing at a national level in your sport. First you set lofty goals and then work backwards to break it into smaller, digestible chunks.

Goal Setting 101: Stop Goals From Being Wishful Thinking

I’ve had this topic come up with many clients this week, and coincidentally I received an email from Google Primer that broke down goal setting in 6 easy steps. Here they are:

1. Make concrete goals. Instead of “hire more help,” you might aim to “hire a cashier, a social media writer, and a delivery person by June.”

2. Know how reaching a goal will positively impact you.“Hiring 3 people will reduce my overtime so I can have dinner with my kids each night.”

3. Break your goal down into short milestones. “By March, I will have the job descriptions finished. By April, I will start interviews.”

4. Schedule a time and place to work on your goals, like every Friday, 2-2:30pm, in your office with the door shut.

5. Tell friends and family about your goal so they can support you and help you track your progress.

6. Celebrate small victories. “I got 4 responses to my job listing today.”

I also listened to a powerful podcast from the Art of Manliness on building positive habits and breaking bad ones for the long haul. Think of this as the framework you’re engaging in day in and day out that help you develop the lifestyle necessary to achieve big things. I’d highly recommend listening in.

Podcast #470: A Proven System for Building and Breaking Habits

Time to go out, build good habits, set lofty goals, and most important of all, MAKE IT HAPPEN.

5 Minute Friday!!! [Podcast]

That's right, it's Friday!

The Enlightened Athlete Podcast is back again with the first installment of 5 minute Friday.

5 minute Fridays are going to be quick, inspirational bits of audio that will give you tips and habits that you can implement immediately to increase the overall quality of your life. Ranging from motivational quotes, to simple exercises you can do.

I hope you enjoy the episode!!

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Here is the episode of Mark Bell's Powercast I referenced in the show: Stan Efferding – Small Changes, Huge Impacts | Ep #180

Here is a video all about Max Shanks 5 Minute Flow

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My First Time As A Podcast Guest! (BIG news about the future of Enlightened Athlete)

I have been listening to podcasts for quite some time. I like to listen to them literally almost all the time. I worked at a factory during high school. I loved listening so much that I scoured the internet to find headphones that looked exactly like the ear plugs we were forced to use at work so I could listen to one the whole time and not be bothered. That takes dedication. I kept three pair of those ear plug headphones on hand in case one broke. I listen to them on solo hikes up 14ers in Colorado, when I’m driving, and when I'm doing about anything. I know this is world shattering news, I enjoy listening to them.

So when I had the opportunity to be a guest on one I was pretty pumped. I am so grateful to be able to talk a little bit abut my story and share my passion with as many people as possible.

I break some BIG NEWS in the beginning of part two about the future of Enlightened Athlete. So if you only listen to one part, check that out! We also cover some of my favorite supplements, some great books, and some activities I use to achieve flow states.

Also, Enlightened Athlete will be producing a podcast of our very own. We want to know what you guys want to heart about, who you’d like to hear on, stories you’d like to hear, topics you would like us to cover. If you have any suggestions shoot us an email, info@enlightenedathlete.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram.

As I mentioned, I was a guest on a podcast recently called the Extraverts podcast and I’ve posted the links below to the podcast which is broken up into two parts. Check these bad boys out to learn a little bit more about me and my journey in fitness, nutrition, meditative states and why I believe its so integral to truly living life.

Part One: https://soundcloud.com/odian-levy-593579074/extraverts-podcast-eps-009-an

Part Two: http://theextravertspodcast.com/blog/2017/12/18/extraverts-podcast-eps-010-an-interview-with-the-enlightened-athlete-part-2/

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Tomorrow Becomes Never: You Need Most, That Which You Most Fear.

What story are you telling yourself that's rationalizing putting your “thing” off?

This post may seem like it's not for you. I'd be willing to bet though, there is something that you're holding off from doing because of fear.

Read this whole thing!

My goal is to push the human potential further along. To help even one person find their "THING".  My vehicle to facilitate this for humanity is health and fitness. It’s one of the best ways to make yourself feel stronger, have more energy, and be less depressed.

You know the thing I'm talking about. The thing that you've always wanted to do. That business you've always wanted to start. That trip you've always wanted to take. That sport or martial art you've always wanted to try. Maybe it's asking that special someone on a date.

Possibly, that week-long trip to the Amazonian jungle to drink Ayahuasca. Ok, the last one may just be me but, you know your "thing".

It's what you've been putting off due to any number of reasons. Maybe you're worried that it won't work out the way you planned. Maybe you're worried what others will say if you start. Maybe starting this new adventure will cause you to lose old friends or break away from toxic relationships. 

I constantly feel fear. I’m pushing myself to achieve more and do more. I’m doing things I’m not certain will work out. It’s all scary as hell. I’ve let fear stop me before and I won’t let it ever again.

The truth is, fear is a liar. It is merely a projection of potential reality that hasn't even happened. You will feel the most resistance to the calling that your soul most needs.

That thing you're afraid of most. The thing that scares the living shit out of you.

THAT'S YOUR THING!!!!

“Like a magnetized needle floating on a surface of oil, Resistance will unfailingly point to true North.”

— Steven Pressfield, "The War of Art"

That's what you need to immediately create a plan for and start executing. Whatever scares you the most is probably the thing you need most to do for your souls’ evolution. Put a plan in place that will get you closer to your goal immediately and begin taking action now!

It scares you because you care about it. Stop holding yourself back and putting it off because, "now is not the right time". All the stoplights in life will never align perfectly with all green lights for you to move forward. Success is cooked up in a dirty kitchen.

Tomorrow becomes NEVER.

Your dreams will go with you to your grave if you keep waiting. 

Guess what? Nobody knows what will happen. I can't guarantee you success or riches. I can guarantee you will grow as a person and learn VERY valuable lessons if you take that leap.

If you're one of the lucky people who had the support, encouragement, and courage to make that leap, congratulations! You're now on the journey of true self exploration and expansion.

“Tomorrow becomes NEVER.”

All of us come from individual situations and have our own story. Maybe you had a rough beginning but the best part is, you get to write the ending! You will fail. Yep. You're going to run into failures a lot. That's great!! That's where you'll learn. That's how you grow.

I have never been happier than I am now and the actions I took are not considered the right way to do things. There is no right way to do things. 

I know I'll never be done growing and I love that. Let’s grow together! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on new products, blog posts, and videos!

If your “thing” is making the leap to learn about health and nutrition and get in the gym. If it’s turning your life around by TAKING CONTROL of your health and learning how to eat, reach out.

Please reach out to me at EnlightenedAthlete.com, message us on Facebook or Instagram, comment on this post, or shoot an email to info@enlightenedatlete.com. I would love to help you start your journey and see what ways I can make your journey a long-lasting, positive one!

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The Quickest Way To 5X Your Results In The Gym

Are you wasting all those hours you've put in at the gym?!

I see it all the time. People go into the gym, they bust their a**, stay hydrated, do what they need to do to recover.

You're doing everything you think you can to make progress in the gym. You do this day in and day out for months at a time; with NOTHING to show for it.

You haven't lost that stubborn belly fat, your biceps aren't as big as you thought they were going to be. You still feel soft and weak and begin to think this whole health thing is for the birds.

This eventually causes you to give up completely on your dreams of fitness. BUT WAIT!!!

There's a secret to avoid this pitfall and it's the thing you need to 5X your results in the gym. "What is this miracle secret, Shae?"

I'm glad you ask, the secret is nutrition!! Yep, that's right. The food you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat it. 

Dialing all of these variables of nutrition has been shown to increase your overall results by up to 5 TIMES.

That means 25lbs lost instead of 5. That means 20 points off your blood pressure instead of 4.

It almost sounds too good to be true. It's not, I assure you. It's FOOD. The fuel you put into your body makes all the difference.

If you're not eating enough, or eating too much of the wrong things at the wrong time, your results will suffer. It is SO IMPORTANT to have nutrition dialed in if you're seriously trying to change your health.

It can be very confusing with all the misinformation out there today. That's why we've put together some fantastic, easy to understand nutrition programs for all of our followers to dig into and take their results to the next level.

These are based on science! They are not some fad or gimmick diet, it's based off real world clients and proven methods. Life rewards ACTION TAKERS. There is no reason to have your results and your health suffer.

The only question left to ask is, "Am I truly ready to make the commitment to myself to reach my goals?"

If you answered yes, head on over to our nutrition coaching page and get ready for the best results of your life.

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