An interesting thing happened in the 4th quarter of 2008. The last quarter of 2008 served as a competitive season for me, having retired from fitness competitions in 2006, I began focusing on my education in the field of Exercise Science and Yoga. Time started to drift by and then I realized that I missed having a fitness goal. My workouts were sufficient and my consistent yoga practice and cardio on the beach caused me to lean out quite nicely. Then on a whim I decided to compete in a bikini and modeling contest, it was at this point that I woke up my “focus” muscle. 
This muscle had lay dormant for a little while, sure it was present in my day to day studies but this new level of focus was at a much higher intensity. I was driven to give 100% and I was determined not to give up even when the dieting became really tough and that last 10 minutes of cardio seemed like an impossible task. Each workout became a training ground toward overcoming obstacles and beating odds. As I now look back, there was a change occurring within me that was evident inside and outside of the gym. My confidence grew, my tenacity grew, a strong desire to break barriers developed, I discovered I wanted more out of my career and I realized that the strong “focus” and determination that I developed would help me achieve it.
Now that I’ve woken up this “focus” muscle, I am compelled to use it. As new goals develop I instinctively begin to take steps to achieve them, I avoid distraction and I have a quick sense of when I am becoming stagnant or inefficient. My “focus” muscle is on and it is taking no prisoners!
Flex your “focus” muscle by setting small goals each day and developing a game plan to get them done. As this becomes more habitual you may find that you become a more strategic thinker. As you begin to find success in reaching those day to day goals your confidence may even rise which may compel you to set your sight on that particular goal that you’ve been putting off for some time now.
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