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Midday Meditation

Some of us have been up since the crack of dawn, some of us woke up late morning and the rest of us (3rd shifters) are currently catching their Zzz's. But whatever your midday is, whether it be noon, or another time, take a few moments to meditate. 

Meditation is responsible for hiked mental and physical performance when done often. So if you're off to a rocky start, take a moment to meditate and re-balance yourself. Use meditation to clear your mind of negatives, to visualize goals, and find that passionate smile that we are all capable of expressing. 

For my athletes and gymrats, meditation before and after a workout can be extremely beneficial. Visualizing is one of the most effective methods of meditation for athletes; seeing yourself successfully send that jumpshot through the net or seeing yourself run your race and cross the finish line before your competitors. Visualizing is a form of meditation.

"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." - Napoleon Hill, Author of "Think & Grow Rich"

I urge you to set aside 15 minutes, during your lunch break, to meditate and visualize your happiness. Find a space where you're comfortable and alone and just begin by focusing on your breathing, inhaling and exhaling. Listen to your breathing and your mind will clear itself. After focusing on your breathing for awhile, begin to visualize your peace, happiness, fun, family, goals, & dreams and write your positive story. Visualize the moment, how you would feel when you are successful; go into detail and make that visualization as clear as day. When you have finished, hold firm to that story you wrote yourself and revisit it. You will feel more confident about your journey towards your goals, you'll be more productive and more focused; you will feel more at peace. 

Keep improving yourself, that's what the Glo Up is all about.

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Nose To The GrindStone

We are all born with special innate abilities but many of us never get past the inhibitions that hold us back. A lot of us fail to put our nose to the grindstone and put in the time, effort, and thought. Some of us are blessed to recognize our passion and our talents early, but never pursue to the full extent of what we are able to create with those talents. 

"I want us all to win, I ain't ever been bias. But some people are giving up before they ever really try it... There's a star in everyone, its up to you to find it." - Cousin Stizz

Embrace your passion and run with it. 

Putting nose to the grindstone means practicing diligence and perseverance towards our goals whether it be fitness, scholarship, a profession, art, or business; Hustle and GLO. There is a theory that states that when 10,000 hours are spent at a specific task, skill, or hobby, the practitioner reaches the level of expert. That can't be achieved without grinding it out. 

Also, grinding it out doesn't JUST stand for a bunch of hard work, hard work, HARD WORK. Grinding it out also represents SMART work. Pulling knowledge and inspiration through research, doing what is spiritually beneficial and staying open minded in whatever your practice is happens to be a major key. Look for ways to optimize your improvement; invest in the grind in many ways, that's a major key!

With that being said, be smart, be loyal, be grateful to the grind! The grind... I mean THE GLO UP never stops!

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Faith

When Life Hits You...

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There are going to be times where you get hit in the gut and want to quit. There will be times where you feel like you can't elevate yourself. You must fight through. Once you get through that you will come out stronger on the other end.

Monday Motivation

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"_______'s Secret Stuff"

20 years ago, we witnessed the Monstars blow a 66-18 lead to Air Jordan, Bugs and the Toon Squad. After a first half of being on the losing end of the most dominating first half of basketball history (hahahahah) Bugs had to find something to motivate his team. He comes out flexing with a fresh bottle of "Michael's Secret Stuff" (It's just agua) and leads the squad to believe its the key to Air Jordan's abilities and success. MJ goes along with it and the squad comes out of half time with a new found power; belief in themselves and their entire team.

Now, even in the real world, "Michael's Secret Stuff" is available to the masses FREE of charge! It's not water. IT IS BELIEF IN YOURSELF. No matter how low you are feeling, no matter the obstacle, no matter the test, you can triumph it all by simply believing in yourself.

When you are able to believe in yourself, you are able to trust the process and focus more on your work ethic. Now believing in yourself doesn't mean lying to yourself like how Bugs did to the team about the "Secret Stuff." It's about pushing yourself and finding a way when you feel beaten; deciding that you won't give in but you will BELIEVE & WORK to get through the inhibition. If you're a rising entrepreneur, a recent college grad starting your career. a seasoned professional, an athlete, a creative,  you should know the winning mindset is a choice and can be developed. GREATNESS IS A CHOICE, so stock up on "___________'s Secret Stuff" and proceed to succeed against those Monstars that stand in your way.

Glo Up Fitness believes in you, you should too! Al Cielo!

Educate & Unite

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It's up to us to educate ourselves and unite as Americans to make change for ourselves. If you want something YOU must take the action to get it.

Life Can Be Frustrating

We all want to take the speedway to our dreams, goals, wants, and needs. Why can't it just be? Why must life be so frustrating when it comes to attaining our dreams? We might ask ourselves this time and time again but you must have AT LEAST one thing. Unwavering faith!

No matter what the goal, no matter what the dream, you must trust the process, continue to believe in yourself and keep your nose to the grindstone! Only faith can serve as your vehicle to all your wants and needs! Make a game plan and GO!

Realize that success is not a destination, it is a journey. Its a never ending journey at that. That journey can be frustrating! But what is a little pain, a couple of bumps and bruises, many failures compared to achievement?! It takes the rain and dark days to truly realize how much a blessing the sun is. It takes failures to appreciate the success. It takes frustration to experience the joy of attainment!

So yes, life can be frustrating. So what? The Glo Up Never Stops.

Remain Humble...

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Do Numbers...

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Monday I touched upon beating the odds. Like I said, people will doubt you, give you low expectations, and pray for your downfall. It is up to you to just perform. It is up to you to get out there when people say you aren't good enough and do the things you know you can do. Adrian Peterson in 2011 tore his ACL and people didn't know if he'd ever play at a high level again. The next year not only did he come back from injury and play well, but he almost broke the NFL rushing yards record. When you have doubters, the last thing they want to see is you doing well, so whether it is getting good grades in school or bench pressing 300 lbs, do numbers.

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

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Beat the Odds....

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When you overcome obstacles to achieve success, it is one of the best feelings in the world. You remember all the negative things said against you. All the people saying you should give up. The possible doubt that may have come across your mind. Whatever that may be from getting a college degree or making it to the NBA, it is a feeling like no other. When the numbers are against you, that is when you put in the OT work. It motivates me for someone to doubt me. Sometimes I hope they do just for the motivation. If you're being doubted upon don't sulk and feel sorry for yourself. You need to just stay focused and get that dream whatever it may be. Beat the odds....

Glo Up Squat Challenge Check

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I just wanted to make sure everyone starting the Glo Up Squat Challenge was doing well. I know you just started but I want to let you know keep fighting on your journey. Get that booty right!

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Continue your Fight

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There are some times where many of you have felt lost and like there is no hope. You may have had something happen in your life where you felt like it took all the wind out of your body. Whether it be you lost the big game or were laid off. I advise you to not quit. Do not let whatever pushed you down keep you there. In due time you will prosper and those who knocked you down will seem beneath you. Give it time. You will win.

Grit

Glo Up Squat Challenge

 

*No weight is required for the Glo Up Squat Challenge

Winners Win and Losers Lose

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I Will Not Quit

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Being Healthy Is No Joke

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For those who think Kevin Hart is all jokes, he plays no games when it comes to his workout routine and living a healthy lifestyle. This man is traveling the road all the time, doing shows, making appearances, and filming movies. What is your excuse?

Abs are Made in the Kitchen

You can't outwork a poor diet. If you're not eating healthy and drinking water you will never see the results that you're looking to see. So make sure you are eating healthy and getting exercise. You Glo Up is Coming....

Don't Let People Bring You Down

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