Fair is Fair

Lori and Heather achieving their goal at the Grand Canyon - hike down to the Colorado River and back up in the same day

One of the most powerful ways to achieve goals is the practice of sharing them.

The reason sharing goals with others is so effective is because when you share your goals 2 things happen.

1. You will become accountable when you share your goals with others which in turn allows someone check regularly on your progress. In effect, you become accountable to this person - this person being me! :)

Even more powerful, though, is the way in which sharing your goals with another person makes you truly accountable to yourself. I have found that although writing down my goals is effective, it does not necessarily make me truly commit to them. When I share a goal with someone else, though, I feel I am making a promise to myself that I will take action and make it happen.

2. You May Receive Help

When you share a goal, you will receive help and input. By you sharing your goals with me and writing them in your log book, we will work together to map out a plan to make your goals happen.

I think it is only fair for me to share my goals with you, since I have asked you to share yours with me. Now I will be accountable to all of you regarding my goals - and I may need the help! So here they are:

3 month goal - 10 strict ring dips followed by 10 chest to bar pull-ups

6 month goal - 1 muscle up

As I am waiting to learn all of your goals, I will give you the dangling carrot:

3 month goals: When you achieve your 3 month goal, you will have to power to pick the workout for the day. Dave did not think this was much of an incentive - I however think power is a beautiful thing and when exercised correctly, it can be a lot of fun. As we approach the 3 month mark, we will get into more specific details, but what I can say is Dave said we could make it the workout for the whole gym that day.

6 month goals: When you achieve your 6 month goal, I will make dinner. Don't worry, it will be a yummy concoction of goodness. Jen has even offered her culinary skills to make it wonderful! What better way to celebrate hard work then to gather with fellow crossfitters, eat good food and have fun!!

Most importantly, the incentive should be driven from within your inner self. The desire to conquer something new, to reach for the stars, or just for the sake of making you feel good about you!

I look forward to seeing your goals and watching you all achieve them!!