Living Up To Your Potential
Are you reaching your potential?
Or are you using your genetics as an excuse?
NEVER ZERO // ISSUE N0. 030
Are You Falling Short?
I heard something on a podcast the other day that reminded me of one of the biggest limitations I see holding people back.
You see this a lot in fitness, but it applies to many other areas of life. To some extent, I have fallen victim to this too. Let me explain.
Some people spend so much time and energy preoccupying themselves with their genetic limitations (or what they believe to be their genetic limitations) that they never even try to reach them.
In some cases, being honest about your limitations makes sense. If you are short, you will probably never play in the NBA. The sooner you realize that, the better. But in most cases, putting an arbitrary limit on what we can accomplish is counterproductive, and that belief alone can be what is holding us back.
Many people are convinced their genetics are limiting their potential. They look at someone bigger, leaner, stronger, fitter, and more capable, and they chalk it up to something external that is easy to blame.
“They must have better genetics.”
Few people think about the ruthless consistency and discipline it takes to be exceptional at anything. Instead, the average person blames the genetic lottery or some other external factor and then continues to build the poor habits that got them to where they are today.
People spend so much time and energy worrying about this arbitrary ceiling that they forget to actually do the work that will get them closer to where they want to go.
Genetics matter—don’t get me wrong. The things outside of your control will always matter. But the only way to counteract those things is to start paying more attention to the things you control.
So, I challenge you to think about…
How hard do you train?
How consistent are you?
What kind of decisions do you make when choosing between the easy way and the right way?
What foods do you eat?
What foods do you avoid?
Do you read books or listen to podcasts conducive to personal growth?
Are there areas in your life that can use some work but that you choose to avoid?
Are you intentional about building and maintaining meaningful relationships?
All those things are 100% in your control.
You blindly focus on those things and less on your genetics or anything else you can't control, and you'll quickly realize that the sky is the limit.
TRAIN HARD
YOU ARE THE AVERAGE OF THE PEOPLE YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH.
Share this knowledge with those in your life who are also driven to TRAIN, PROTECT, PROVIDE.
Together, we can build a brighter future by helping each other become the best version of ourselves.
