Chad lost 37 pounds in 5 months. He started to exercise regularly. He learned to cook a chicken breast. To hear him tell his story, he hadn't done a thing because he was only looking at everything he had not yet done. He then said he wanted to see some change in his life.
If losing the weight equivalent of a 4 year old isn't change, then what is?
He doesn't see the dedication it takes to exercise every day.
Or the discipline it takes to wake up at 530am to take those walks.
Or the motivation it takes to maintain that discipline and dedication.
Or the wisdom to incorporate chicken and vegetables into a diet that previously consisted of pizza & junk food.
Chad's life was awash in the very change he wanted to see, and he wasn't even looking for it.
Most people are like Chad. They are doing far more in their life than they realize.
They downplay their accomplishments. Anybody can do that. I'm no big deal. Why do I deserve credit for doing something I should already be doing?
They want to see change in their life. They want to see some tangible evidence that they are making progress.
If you want to see change in your life, you have to change the way you see your life.
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