Personal Lessons and Experiences From The Past Week
Health
I spent Mother's Day weekend visiting my family in Devon, which gave me the perfect opportunity to do some cycling training since I was already there. I went on two bike rides on Dartmoor and climbed plenty of hills, putting many miles on my legs to prepare for some events later in the year. Surprisingly, I found that I actually got stronger on the second day, despite the added distance and climbing.
On day one, I covered 55 miles, and on day two, around 65 miles, with both rides including about 3000-4000 feet of climbing. Overall, I climbed close to 10,000 feet throughout the weekend, which made me very happy. However, I realised that if I hadn't been doing consistent winter riding on the turbo trainer, I wouldn't have felt as strong during the rides.
On day two, my pace was understandably slower, but my legs weren't as sore as they would have been in the past. The compound effect of doing consistent miles paid off, and I felt fresh both days despite having cycled outside only a few times this year.
My training has been focused on zone two and lower zone three efforts, which have added up to great results. I've been doing three sessions on the turbo each week and then going on a weekend ride. Additionally, I've been doing weight training to strengthen my upper body.
If you're feeling like progress is slow, focus on those zone two efforts, whether you're running or cycling, to manage fatigue. The consistent efforts will pay off, and you'll feel stronger during your bigger rides. It's just a matter of getting comfortable being on the bike for longer periods and getting used to climbing hills. So, my lesson for this week is to keep up with those zone two efforts, and you'll see the results.
Wealth
This week, I had some realisations about how limited our beliefs can be when it comes to investing in ourselves. I mean investing our hard-earned money to improve our well-being. We tend to take for granted spending money on material possessions such as a new car, home items or luxury vacations, without batting an eye.
However, investing the same amount of money in personal development, such as coaching to feel more comfortable in our own skin, seems like a big investment. We tend to prioritise our wealth on material possessions that we can show off to others, rather than investing in our own personal growth and well-being.
The value of investing in our own health and mindset is often overlooked, but it can have significant long-term benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, feeling better in our own skin, and being comfortable in our own bodies. When it comes to investing in ourselves, we tend to have limiting beliefs, fearing failure and not valuing our health as much as we should.
Investing in ourselves is a challenge, and the results may not be immediately visible. Unlike buying material items where we get instant gratification, investing in ourselves is a process that requires delayed gratification. However, the progress we make in investing in ourselves is ongoing and will benefit us for the rest of our lives.
Reframing our mindset when it comes to investing in ourselves is crucial, as it can be a limited belief for many people. Investing in our mental, physical, and emotional well-being is an ongoing process that pays off in the long run. It provides us with knowledge, skills, and tools that will last a lifetime, unlike material possessions that come and go.
In conclusion, it's essential to invest in ourselves, whether it's through a gym membership, healthier eating habits, or coaching to improve our mental well-being. These investments will pay off in the long run and contribute to a happier and healthier life, unlike material possessions that only provide temporary happiness.
Mindset
And finally, this leads me to the mindset segment of the week, which focuses on limiting beliefs. Some individuals around you may hold a limiting belief when it comes to investing in your health and well-being, such as questioning why you need a coach and why you can't do it on your own.
However, they may only question this because they have a different mindset, upbringing, or social circle. They may not understand the benefits of surrounding themselves with individuals who are more skilled and experienced than you, as this can help them progress and improve themselves.
For example, in sports like football, it's better to be in a team where you're fighting for your place and surrounded by highly skilled players than to be the best player in a team of less skilled players. Being around better people challenges you to work harder and learn from those who are more skilled, ultimately making you a better player.
This applies to all areas of life, such as business or cycling. By surrounding yourself with people who are more skilled or successful, you can push yourself to work harder and improve. It's important not to take your current level of achievement for granted and always strive to learn and progress.
Limiting beliefs can hold you back, so it's crucial to learn from individuals who are succeeding and have a more positive mindset. Surround yourself with higher achievers, healthier individuals, and those who are happier in certain aspects of their life in order to level up and progress in the areas you're aiming for.
Lyric/ Quote I'm pondering
By avoiding discomfort you create more discomfort - Joe Rogan
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