work in progress

In my attempt at continual education and ongoing self-improvement, I am working on self-discipline and persistence. Self-discipline seems easy enough to say but working on it is harder than I thought. These are my efforts...

Drinking:
I limited my drinking to one or two glasses of wine a week. This cuts out a lot of the social things I am used to doing as a college student. I am now in search of new social things to do that don't involve massive alcohol consumption. I read a lot but after a while, especially for someone like me, I yearn human interaction.

Association:
I am making a conscious effort to surround myself with people who dream big, are optimistic, encouraging, and passionate. I have learned the two biggest influences in who you will become are your association and what you read. I am now strategic about my influences.

Jogging:
I told everyone I would run the Silver Strand half-marathon, this is happening in two weeks and I am only halfway on my training. Therefor, I am now running the Carlsbad half-marathon. I now have no excuses to not do this. I am determined and have registered. Training is one of the hardest things I've done in a long time. It definitely takes patience and self-discipline to push your physical capabilities.


I am working on building a strong foundation for myself. Breaking old habits is hard, especially when I enjoyed those habits. Then I sit down and rationally think: what is best for me?

The year is winding down and I feel the pressure to get a full-time job. I like my current job and that's the hard part, I've become complacent.

Like I tell everyone, I am a work in progress...