We owned two cars while we lived in Germany for five years. One was a little Toyota that we beat the heck out of, and the other was a brand new SAAB that we took great care of.
The Toyota rarely got a car wash, but every weekend we would hand wash and wax the SAAB.
We drove the Toyota into the ground. Rarely did we change the oil or other fluids and never did anything to prolong its life or value.
The SAAB got the star treatment: Oil changes every 3K, regularly scheduled maintenance, used only the highest grade fuel and we even put it on blocks for the winter so as not to drive it in the snow!
Guess which one lasted the longest?
By the time we left Germany to come back to the States, the Toyota was on life support, but the SAAB looked like it did the day we drove it off the car lot!
How are you treating the ONLY vehicle you have while stationed on Earth?
Are you treating your body like our Toyota or SAAB?
Living a life of Passion can only happen with a vehicle that can drive the distance.
What good does it do you to know and pursue your Passion but run your body into the ground?
No amount of Passion (Fuel) will make up for an abused vehicle (Body).
Here are 3 Non-Negotiable things YOU must do to maintain your Vehicle (Body) so you can Run The Race to Win:
1. Eat & Drink right! Not just once in a while but 90% of your meals. The food you put in your body is slowly killing most people. Skip the processed food, sugars, sodas, fast and fried food. You will Pay The Price as you get older for consuming food that is poisoning your system.
2. Get the right amount of Sleep EACH night. Your goal should be an average of 8 hours. This means going to sleep at the same time and waking up at the same time every day. Keep your room dark, and turn off the TV and cell Phone!
3. Exercise at least 5 days per week for 30 minutes a day. You can do this at home or the gym but don’t underestimate how critical this is to your health and future self!
There are many more things you can do, but these MUST be done to sustain the life of your vehicle.
You will decide today to treat your body like a High-Performance Race Car or a Demolition Derby Car. One way ends broken down and the other will help you to fulfill your Purpose and Passion.
Find Your Life…Find Your Passion!