Always Start With The Intention

How often do we get caught in a quick decision? A quick fix to try and do something, anything, to solve a problem or get what we want right away. One of the hardest things to do but most important is to get clear on the result that you are trying to create, and more importantly why.

It takes preparation, a clear vision of what you want to create, and an understanding of the factors involved.

This was one of the most important lessons I learned when I started training to race as a cyclist. “If your training ride does not have a clear objective (goal/intention), then it’s not training, it’s pleasure.” Which means to focus your limited energy towards where it matters most, to get the results you really want. I learned the just doing more is not as effective as doing the right amount in the right training zones, and can even lead to early burn out.

Figure out your intention, write it down, plan from the end backwards, track and measure your results and success along the way.

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