I don’t. And that’s ok with me.
Of course I’m referring to ego. (Did I give that away too soon?)
It’s that age-old stereotype of the guy who is against asking for directions, or the guy who drives the giant truck with the loud and obnoxious add-on mufflers (well, that guy probably DOESN’T have a big one).
The one insists that he’s got this, and can do it on his own, and the other overcompensates for fear of what others think.
The one guy may refuse to ask for help on his form at the gym. He feels that he knows more and if he asks for assistance, he’s somehow not as smart or strong.
And he can’t figure out why he’s not gaining. (Pretty sure I’ve been that guy).
The other man piles on huge amounts of weight plates to convince himself that he’s as good, or even better, than the other guy, and then ends up injuring himself.
In both instances, there’s this sort of male instinct where ego tends to creep in and it gets in the way of progress and growth.
Well, maybe it’s not an instinct. Perhaps it was a learned behavior that can be unlearned.
Part of what I love about being in my mid-40’s is the wisdom and humility I’m gaining. I’m moving away from the ego and realizing that there are so many experts out there who have spent many years studying, and who know better than I.
And once I’ve sought their guidance, my world opened up.
I no longer feel lost on the road, and I don’t care as much about what others think.
I feel more free. Not just free in my mind, but in my body.
And I began to experience real mental and physical growth.
Are you one of these guys who knows it all?
Surely you ask for help with your taxes, the design of your new kitchen, that spot on your skin you needed to get checked out…
Why would you try to transform your body and build the confidence you’ve always wanted, on your own?
You. Are. Ready.
We can’t help the size of some things, but our ego isn’t one of them.
XOXO,
Coach Z.