Besides the year between October 2007 and October 2008, 2013 was the most challenging for me and my family, on so many levels. My mom was sick for most of the year, having had 2 major surgeries. Many hospital visits and stays, visiting the hospital every day for a total of 6 weeks this year, though not all at once, over 9 months. It was scary and difficult, emotions ran high and it took a toll. I just wanted my Mom to feel better.
My Grandfather lost his wife and me, my grandmother in October. It’s now Black October. I made many trips to his home in New Jersey over the last 2 months, to help in any way I could.
I also had a major Life Change, in that I was thrust into the process of Officially Starting my Business, Bair Knuckle Strength. For the last 3 months, I’ve been working to lay the foundation for Bair Knuckle Strength. Learning on the Fly how to manage the day to day tasks, deliver the Best service and Keep my clients goals my goals.
My Training this year was tough. There were many days getting hit in the face with a Bat would have been preferable. I adopted much more of a Minimalist approach to Life and Training, thanks in Part to Pat Flynn and Som Sikdar, by being forced to find what was most important and discard what was not. A typical day earlier this year was, up at 5, Giving my All to my clients for 4-6hrs , train myself, Visit my Mom a few hours or tend to her after her surgeries, Any reading or business development I could muster, Take care of our cat and keep things in order, Rinse and Repeat.
Looking back, I am amazed at what I was able to accomplish with all this turmoil surrounding me.
- I assisted at Killing it with Kettlebells Certifications in January, May, August and November, 3 days a piece.
- Assisted at the RKC in September, 3 days.
- Attended a juggling workshop in New York back in May with Gus Petersen.
- 2 day Strength Fest with Dan John, Pat Flynn, Jim Ferris, Som Sikdar, Coach Stevo.
- 2 day workshop with Steve Maxwell in October.
I met so many new wonderful people from all over the world and forged many great relationships and networks. My Facebook Friends Grew. My reach is expanding and soon I’ll be able to help others across the world from right here.
I accomplished these things that I had put on my personal list of goals in 2013:
- I did Turkish Getups with the 36k (79lb) Kettlebell on each side, Later the 40k (88lb) on both sides and finally managed to do a Get Up with 97lb in each hand (44k).
- I worked to a 1 arm pushup on my Left and Right Arm.
- Regained Mobility in my busted up lower legs and can do something resembling a goblet squat, soon I will have the Pistol.
- I learned to do Hanging Leg Raises, the King of Ab exercises and not just 1, but many.
- I learned many new Kettlebell Juggling techniques, learning how to do an over the shoulder toss, landing multiple Double Helicopters and even sharing my juggling knowledge with others. Here is a video of some juggling
- I got my first Muscle Up
- I trained for and recertified my RKC, earning the right to assist, which required me to be able to snatch a 53lb KB, 100x in 5 minutes, along with demonstrating proper technique.
There were more, but I’m not into Bragging. I am content with the results of how far my goals took me.
I did all without overloading myself, by never getting too tired. By breaking everything down to the Bare Necessities and doing all that needed to be done and not a smidge more. I didn’t get sick and I was able to be there for my Mom, My Sister (she was there for me too) My Clients, My Business Mentors and Friends and Myself, That’s it.
Goals I will accomplish in 2014:
Personal:
- I will allow myself to truly experience Life. For years I have been building this thing, to support my future and I’ve lost friendships and relationships, but I’ve found that those who can’t take you at your worst or can’t see the future, don’t deserve your Best and aren’t worth it.
- I will have my own place in this world.
- She and I will connect.
Training Goals:
- I will do a Full Pistol Squat, weighted and Un-Weighted
- I will Press the 40k (88lb) Kettlebell, which is closest to half my Bodyweight
- I will do a Full Split
Family Goals:
- I will continue to Protect my Mom and my Sister.
- I will continue rebuilding after the Dark Years that have passed.
- I will Be the Change I wish to see.
Business Goals:
- I will get my Business to the point where I work on it, not in it and it will Serve me and my Lifestyle.
- I will have Stress Free Abundance!
- I will write my first Book, Most likely an E-Book on gaining Bair Knuckle Strength.
I am not messing around anymore. I will spread the Knowledge I’ve gained, regardless of opinion, because I have something nobody else can offer, my unique gift and a desire to help strengthen the world. Just like you have a Gift that is Unique unto yourself and Nobody can do what you do and nobody does it better. Make this your best year, take one step at a time; make small wins snowball into huge success habits and remember that Consistency is the Key.
I’ve envisioned being on the cusp of doing something great. It was about 5 years ago, among the fire. It’s here now and I know I will, because you will be right there with me. I can feel it in my Bones. Look out 2014, because the Standards are rising, the Bullshit is stopping and the Wisdom to truly live and be independent until the day you die is here!
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