Mentors

     I get asked a lot "Why do you train so much" or "So Hard" I often get a weird look because I don't look out of shape even when by my standards sometimes I am. I don't run for health sure its a great side effect and No, I don't do hours of training so I can eat junk. To be honest I have eaten both ways pure junk and super healthy (Paleo/Primal) and it is the exact opposite when I am pushing my body to its absolute limit asking it to do in a week what some people don't do in a year I way prefer putting in the good stuff and by good stuff I mean Veggies,Fruit and Meat (Just say no to processed food) but enough about diet. This post is about my mentors.
      My mentors are 2 of the craziest people you'll ever meet. The 1st changed my life 5 years ago his current goals are being the fastest man alive. And when I say fastest I don't just mean running I mean everything changing clothes, eating a snack, walking up 5 stairs. It makes no difference to him he wants to prove his dominance at every aspect. He tries to live every moment to it's complete fullest and to take no time being lazy. He ends most nights pushing his body and mind to its limits and then passes out. He has no Job but says he will be a Police Officer and a Scientist.
      The second entered the scene 3 years ago. He is a bully and wants things his way. He believes in movement of all kinds. Instead of walking down stairs he prefers to jump. When he hears music he starts dancing no matter where he is. He has zero fear and 100% trust in his friends. He will eat any veggies that are turned into a soup. He is also a copy cat if you have a favorite song, movie,food it is also his favorite just ask him.

Yes, currently both of my mentors are my 2 sons and if you think its crazy that an old guy has a 3 and 5 year old mentors you clearly haven't hung out with them, Here is a few things they have taught me.

Do what makes you happy (Who cares who is watching)
Ask for what you want (The worst thing that could happen is someone says no)
Listen to your body (If your tired sleep, If it wants to run then Run)
Be humble and ask questions (I asked my 5 year old why he asks so many questions and his answer "Because I don't know everything yet")
If you need a helping hand ask for one (Sometimes a helping hand fixes everything)

My goal for 2015 is to be more like them.

Happy New Year !!