No regrets is the only way to approach life each day. There are so many opportunities for greatness in today's world but most of it will never be given to you so you have to take control of your life to make sure you are in charge of your future.
When I was first out of college I lived blocks from Wriggle Field (greatest city in the world) and loved every second of it and was given a great opportunity with one of the largest sports and entertainment firms. It was an amazing opportunity but I had to move to the New York City. Being one that has always tried to maximize my opportunities in life I didn't think twice as it was an incredible opportunity. I packed my bags and moved with no regrets.
My life changed direction and helped shape who I am today and the incredible system I have in place behind me. I got to hang out with professional athletes, build self confidence that makes decision making easier, started participating in the best sport in the world...triathlon, realized after years in the corporate world that I had more of a gift of helping people (hence my profession as a chiropractor) and most importantly met the woman of my dreams.
I want to know that if my time was to end today that I have done everything in my power to leave this world with no regrets. I want people to think how great I was with my family, how much I loved my wife and most important have inspired people to try a little harder in life to make a difference in yourself and those around you.
The best part is I can honestly say I have no regrets so far in my life. Can you sit back while reading this and feel the same? Don't get me wrong there is so much more on my list that I want to accomplish and be a part of...walking my daughters down the aisle (probably crying the whole way), continuing to teach them how small things can make a huge difference in someones life, racing the Hawaii Ironman, traveling the world with my wife and most importantly constantly believing that if I believe in myself and live a life of no regrets my life will be richer than any money could provide.
If makes me sad that Jimmy is towards the end of his battle with brain cancer but I know for sure from knowing him that his enjoyed his time and has taught his family how to carry on the tradition.
So do me a favor and evaluate your goals and know that anything is possible in life. That dream of yours can happen with just a little extra energy. Also always make sure that those friends and family around you know how much you care for them as time is fragile and its important to maximize our time on this earth.
On a side note we hit almost 90 degrees on the east coast which meant a blissful 10 mile tempo run at lunch and everything is falling into place for Lake Placid.
Stick with your dreams and anything is possible....
Make It Count!!!!
Following is a picture of post Half Ironman World Championships in vegas last fall...I put everything I had out on the course in rough temps knowing that the pain would be short term but the pain of knowing I didn't give it my all would haunt me forever...No Regrets!!!
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