You know what the “Annual Reboot” is, right?
It’s where you begin the year in the same place (or worse) than you did last year.
No tangible results - no fitter … No healthier…
Still look exactly the same (maybe softer and a little grayer and/or creasier ).
Frustrated and frustrated from going in circles …
Why does this perennially happen to many folks?
Here’s what I’ve noticed over the last 30 years:
They bite off more than they can chew .
They fixate on things like “ultimate plans”...
You know the ones - the kind that have all the Primal Movement Patterns in every workout… Expertly structured... Beautifully “balanced” ...
They eventually overextend themselves physically and emotionally…
And the chaos of life consumes them like the Lightning Sand did to Wesley and Buttercup in the Fire Swamp.
So, my friend, if you find yourself in this place (again), how do you avoid it
Simple.
Keep check here it simple.
Pick the simplest program that you completely trust you can do - and do it.
(This is why I’m such a Big Advocate of Minimalist programs … Not a lot of moving parts… Easy to start and maintain …)
Who cares how “ plain ” it is?
It’s certainly not more boring than being on the Merry-Go-Round of Shame every year.
“ The plan this year: [FILL IN BLANK WITH SAME OL’ RESOLUTION] again...”
Pick your Minimalist / Underachiever program of choice.
Set aside 3x 20 minute sessions a week on your calendar.
And get to work.
But not too hard - you’re an “Underachiever ” this year, remember?!
And then, 365 days from now, bask in your glory as you look upon -
Your training log that’s filled with growing strength…
Your small kettlebells that are now sitting idle and your heavier bells are finally crusted in chalk …
And maybe most importantly - you’re finally seeing changes in your body…
Improved tone …
Tighter t-shirt sleeves …
Looser pants and belts that are finally on that elusive last hole …
Remember - say “NO” to the Annual Reboot .
Stay Strong ,
Geoff Neupert.