By David Tepera, April 21, 2021

Throughout life, there are times we really get excited about starting something, so we jump in with both feet. Yes, this is important when starting a career, education, certain projects and some others.

Now, here are a couple of things you need to slow down and take your time or you will fail.

We’ve seen it too often when clients get excited about training with us. Some want to train more than three times a week, including training all other days on their own.

I guarantee, all of them burn out in a short period of time. We do our best to slow them down and only train with us two days a week for starters. Really, our program only needs two days a week of weight training. If you’re lifting on your own, then three days a week is plenty.

Remember, getting back in shape and changing your life is a marathon, not a sprint. It took a long time to get out of shape, so it will take time to gain it back.

This goes for dieting as well. If you try to drastically change your eating habits, then you will fail – again. Take your time and only make small changes every few weeks. Over the coming months, your body and mind will adjust, and the dieting becomes easier.

You need to take this same advice when starting relationships. Of course, we all get infatuated when dating someone of interest. But, give it time to know the real person and observe their true character. Through time, most people will expose any red flags that you must analyze.

How do they speak of others, treat people, and respond to adversity? It’s difficult for me to listen to a person constantly in a negative state of mind.

In the past, I would drive my wife Tina crazy because I can flip any perceived bad situation into goodness. Now, Tina sees the world as I do and it’s made her life less stressful.

Look, whatever adventures you’re getting into, try to take your time and see the big picture. When things take a turn, you’ll be ready to pivot in the right direction. So, when starting something, slow down before going all in.