Strive for a 5 to get a 3
By bounce58
@bounce58 (17380)
Canada
January 31, 2010 7:30pm CST
Have you ever had situations where you just had to strive more than what you think is achievable just to get a respectable result?
Case in point: I started running or jogging today. I wanted to start slow but I wanted to target what would be a respectable distance. Before I started, I told myself I'm going for 5 miles. But, I'm really out of shape that I was wondering if I ever be able to make 2 miles. So I strived for 5 and then I was happy for the 3 miles I did (I know, it's pathetic).
This could be applied to other situations in life. Have you had yours? Mind sharing?
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Feb 10
bounce58 hi oh yes and I applied it to mylotting as I strived for more and settled for less. I am still making almost enough to pay my internet bill, and all the fun and enjoyment are the most important as mylotting to me is sort of a lifeline from my old life as a middle class senior citizen in her own bedroom in our apartment to living here in Gold Crest. so different and not what I really wanted.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
1 Feb 10
Hartley, I walk at work . I will never be as healthy as people want me to be . I wear it as a badge of honor. I wish you luck this year.
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
1 Feb 10
Hi Hatley. Actually, when I was typing this discussion, I couldn't decide if this is an optimistic or a pessimistic view. I don't think it's settling. Maybe just a creative way of viewing things. Just to make sure that you get what is deserved. And if you get more, because you strived for more, then great for the added bonus!
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
1 Feb 10
Hi Bounce ... three is good :))
Yes, I apply this to estimating monthly expenses. I count everything higher than I think it really will be, and then, on a great month, I end up with some money left over to save or put toward emergencies.
I think that's similar anyway lol.
Karen2 people like this
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
1 Feb 10
Oh yes! I do the same thing. I have a running excel file where I put all expenses. Of course I overestimate everything. This file helps me realize when the money would run out if I spend too much. And I'm happy if I realize savings here and there. It just extends my running-out date.
Thanks Karen.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
1 Feb 10
No. What is pathetic is not even starting to run when you want to. I am the wrong person to b!tch about distance. I don't run, I never will run. I'm proud that you started!
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Feb 10
sarahruthbeth you could still just walk and get a lot of great health benefits, now I am sure not the one to be preaching as i am very overweight but this is the year I am going to do something about it and hope all my mylot friends get in on being'more healthy too. lol
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@ladymingler (182)
• Philippines
1 Feb 10
In my life especially in setting goals I always remind myself with a saying "Aim for the stars, if you didn't hit the starts at least you hit the moon."
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@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
1 Feb 10
Hello, Bounce. The start was the big thing - anything after that was a bonus. It's not a case of trying harder, it's more a question of being realistic. 3 miles is a great start - aim for 5 in increments. These days, I tend to achieve what I set out to do, because I think as you get older, you are more realistic and you have a better understanding of your limitations. At least you're trying to improve your fitness, which is great.
