The University of Michigan basketball team used this history lesson to motivate
them to win enough games to get into the tournament. I thought it was such a great lesson it relates so well to achieving your fitness goals.
The words - which translates "Burn the Boats" are credited to Cortez, who brought a fleet of ships to the shores of Vera Cruz in 1519.
In order to inspire his men, he told them that once the attack was complete, they would take the enemy's ships. So he ordered his men to burn their own boats, creating an all or nothing mentality.
This may sound a little extreme, but it worked. Now you maybe asking yourself what in the heck does this have to do with fitness?
If you really want something, lose body fat and weight, gain strength or become better at your sport you NEED to have this "burn the boats" mentality. You need to attack it and give all you got. Once you have obtained the results you where looking for then you can think about moderation.
When you give yourself too many outs it is way too easy to lose focus and say "tomorrow I will eat better or exercise harder".
You are important and worth all the effort to become fit and healthy.
Stay focused and committed to your goals.
Tony
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