At the box early this morning I was speaking with one of our hockey players and when he was asked
"how is the season going?"...he responded...GREAT!

Well, I know his team is presently 4th and being a competitive fellow...I asked? 4th is ok for you?...

"no, it is not, but I can't control where the team is...I can only control where I am...and right now, I am here getting better".

A great lesson, from a very wise 16 year old...

"there may be some circumstances that are out of my control, I am in control of myself and that will eventually dictate my success(es)..."

Moral of the story...keep your eyes on the prize.

As you know and if you are reading this blog, most likely you are one of them...ELITE Nation is comprised of many uber-motivated people...and there are athletic goals from Marathons, to CFL careers, Physique Shows, Hockey careers etc...that have made ELITE the unique place that it is...but I have to tell you, I am rarely shocked by a goal or series of goals...as we have had Death Racers, ultra-marathons, cross-Canada bikers-runners...and the list goes on...

but here is one for you...one of the members of ELITE Nation is planning to circumnavigate the Grand Canyon (over 600 miles) in just over one week.-self supported (carrying all supplies, etc)..here is the kicker, it has been done once before in 60 days with food stuffs and supplies flown-in...cutting 53 days off the pace...there it is for you...THINGS ARE ONLY IMPOSSIBLE IF YOU THINK THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE...oh ya, by the way when that is completed, he is already planning to circumnavigate Lake Winnipeg by bike!....WOW, not only will the achievement(s) be impressive, but the mindset to believe that it can be done is truly an inspiration.  Thanks for sharing that with me this morning!

Enjoy the weekend...and if you are out for a stroll in the beautiful weather...let your mind go crazy, come up with something that you would like to accomplish...because it all starts with a thought.

onward and upward,
your pal,
fISH