Recently I got an email from one the most highly respected trainers in the industry and it got me thinking bout this upcoming year personally and professionally. Take a minute and read what Todd Durkin has to say:
It is called I.M.P.A.C.T. and he challenged us to make an "IMPACT" in 2010. This is what it stands for:
I = Integrity. Doing what is right each and every time. Get up early and do something!
M = Mission. Having a purpose bigger than yourself. Not just settling for a "career" when you can have an impact on the world; not just settling for success when you can stand for significance.
P = Preparation. Proper preparation produces peak performance! What are you preparing for in your life and business?
A = Action. Having the courage to move forward, despite most likely facing some adversity or fear. Furthermore, continue to offer simple acts of random kindness. An example would be buying a cup of coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks.
C = Commitment. Throwing yourself whole-heartedly into something. Are you playing it safe or are you shooting for significance? Dont' be afraid of the collision, don't be afraid of the impact, start taking action on what you want and commit to its success.
T = Tenacity. Being tough enough to finish strong. Not only do we have to finish the year strong, we need to finish what we started. So many of us start a project but never finish it. Many of us have 10 projects going on at the same time and never give one project the laser-like focus it may need to complete the task. Get it done and be tenacious in doing so!
I hope you are looking to create an IMPACT-ful year. As you create your strategy for 2010, think about this acronym and be sure your life is inspiring others around you to live better lives.
Todd Durkin C.S.C.S.
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Awesome Rick, very inspiring!! -thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, hope training is going good for you!! Pass this blog on to all your "goal post" fans if you would, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI may have been more impressed or IMPACT'ed with this, so to speak, had I not sat just 10 feet away from Todd Durkin during the church sermon from which he gained (i.e ripped) this insight he so shamelessly pawned off as his own. The sermon was given by Pastor George Clerie at The Rock Church is San Diego on December 27th - check it out! (www.therocksandiego.org/messages/2009-12-27/)
ReplyDeleteA great reminder, actually, to a) always check the source, and b) perhaps all true motivation and insight comes from one original and Gloriously Powerful Source ...Himself.
Kathleen Costa, PhD
Thanks Kathleen for your insightful and judgemental opinion, but Todd Durkin did not "rip off" or claim this as his own original thought. In his first paragraph of the email he stated he got this info while sitting in his church listening to his pastor.
ReplyDeleteSo a. I did check my sources and b. I'm not impressed with your PhD next to your name, is it really needed on a fitness blog to post your PhD credential.
Rick Baird C.S.C.S.
PS: as for my initals next my name, they are fitness related, so I post it, take care.