This is lesson 3 of "An Iron Will." (I know the YouTube versions says Lesson 2, but I'm giving you a few extra bonuses in the BicycleFreedom version. You can access the full course here.
When an obstacle challenges you, ride out and meet it!
This is lesson 3 of "An Iron Will." (I know the YouTube versions says Lesson 2, but I'm giving you a few extra bonuses in the BicycleFreedom version. You can access the full course here.
This is lesson 2 for the online course, "An Iron Will." You can access the full course here.
This week you’re going to start building your will and your Reservoir of Power.
Pick one of the exercises below and start doing it every day. It doesn’t matter which one you choose. The benefit comes from doing something over and over again.
The exercises themselves will make your mind and body stronger, but your real goal here is to exercise your will. Every day that you repeat the exercise, you’re accomplishing several things:
Here are a few more pointers before you get started:
If you’re generally an active, athletic person, choose one of the more mental activities. If you’re more of a thinker, choose something physical.
Once you’ve picked out an exercise to cultivate your iron will, get a marker or a pen of your favorite color. Hang a calendar on the wall, somewhere you'll see it.
Every day that you successfully carry out your chosen activity, put a special mark on the calendar. Aim for 30 marks in a row without missing a day.
You can download the 30-day Challenge Calendar, and hang it up somewhere you'll see it every day. Or if you don't like using paper, try these apps:
Disclaimer: I do not use any of these apps and I am not affiliated with them. Including these links does not imply an endorsement or recommendation of the apps listed.
When you do something 30 days in a row, your will grows stronger and you are ready to take on a new, harder activity. At this point you are ready to think about increasing the exercise or choosing a new one.
In your journal, write notes about how you feel when you do your chosen exercise, and how it’s affecting you.
Warning: Do not try any of the physical activities mentioned below without consulting a physician or other health professional.
Congratulate yourself. Buy yourself a nice meal or some other treat to celebrate.
Here's the link to Lesson Three