The Tread Mill

Okay, so I made three resolutions on December 31st and here it is, 17 days into the New Year and so far, I've stuck with them. Yes, all three of them. Granted, I still have, uh, let me see, about 349 more days to go, or should I say, not stop, quit, abandon, give up, lose interest, and/or revert to my old ways. But the good (glorious) news is that to date, my resolve continues.

My first (and only) personal resolution is to get myself in stronger physical condition. Not that I plan to re-climb Camelback Mountain or trek across America, it's just that I'm committed to an overall fitness plan of eating better and exercising more on a consistent basis. Let me qualify exercising more...I mean more than I was, which was pretty much none. So, anything above none, for me, would be more!

The other day I got a bit discouraged, though, when a very svelte individual hopped on the treadmill next to me and effortlessly started running (not jogging, thank you) at high speed for a long, long time. Didn't even break a sweat! Never mind, I kept telling myself; keep walking Sucher, one foot ahead of the other at your own pace. This physical fitness stuff is tough! Grueling it is! Sweaty, drippy, nasty, un-fun, uncomfortable, even painful, hard work -- and worth it!

Sort of like looking for a new job in the New Year. Never mind that your best friend made one phone call and snagged his dream job. Never mind that your colleague in Houston landed an unbelievable gig through an executive recruiter. Never mind that no one called you back after nine interviews. Never mind that your buddy who said he'd hook you up with some contacts seems to be quite unavailable now. Never mind, never mind!

Bottom line, whether I'm trying to get fit, or you're trying to get a new job, it's incredibly hard work. It takes relentless commitment and perseverance. It takes wits and will. It takes endurance and consistency on a daily basis. It takes mental stamina, confidence, and positive self-talk.

And it works a whole lot better if you don't compare yourself to the person, one over, on the tread mill. You're not them. You're YOU -- the rare and distinct and remarkable -- yes, even downright amazing, BRAND YOU! Even when you have days when things don't go as you'd hoped or planned, and you are discouraged and disheartened, here's a little tip for you: remember to keep your chin up and keep walking, one foot ahead of the other.

posted by: billiesucher

Comments

[Karen P. Katz, Career Acceleration Network (CAN)]

Reading between your lines, Billie, are you suggesting a more realistic approach to the New Year? I struggled through the end of December to find a 2008 motivational message. I decided to leave that to other writers, and have been promoting the path of the unicellular Paramecium. These tiny living organisms have a nucleus (read: "Brand"); they use their cilia like a sensor, to take in food (read: new information, data, contacts); they live in any watery environment (read:any industry and at any level); and most importantly, their path results in division and growth. While working toward your 2008 goals, Billie, look for inspiration from the local Paramecium!

[billiesucher]

Well, here's what I discovered..."for the paramecium to move forward its cilia beat on an angle, backward. This means that the paramecium moves by spiralling through the water on an invisible axis. For the paramecium to move backward, the cilia simply beat forward on an angle.

If the paramecium should run into a solid object,(read: competition) the cilia change direction and beat forward, causing the paramecium to go backward. The paramecium turns slightly and goes forward again. If it runs into the solid object (read: competition) again it will repeat this process until it can get past the object."

To forward movement in 2008, in whatever shape, manner, form, or style it may be! Thanks for making me think so EARLY in the morning! : - ) : - )
Best, Billie

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