"A plan is only as good as those who see it through."

The question comes up," What do I have to do to relieve this discomfort?" or "What do I have to do to be stronger at this?" After spending time with them on an assessment and getting a handle on what they are willing to change in their lifestyle I draw something that I think will stick. Depending on the person and situation some will do part of the workout, some won't do anything at all and rarely does anyone do everything. I'm smart enough to know that putting together a life-changing routine is only as good as one's ability to follow it. The only way to find out if they are following it is to;

1. Follow Up,
2. See what they liked or didn't like,
3. Make additions, subtractions, other modifications,
4. Rewrite,
5. Follow up again.

No plan is ever perfect. Even with adjustments plans still aren't perfect. With ongoing modifications you do get closer and closer but only when that person follows your recommendations, enjoys the process and sees the desired results is the plan "perfect".

People, Let me tell you a story of my Best Friend(s)...

After reading the title of this Blog, hopefully you've got the theme of the Courtship of Eddie's Father playing in your head. Great late 60's / 70's show that by the time I was able to understand TV, I was watching the reruns.

We all have best friends and different ones at that for the different aspects of our lives. So for now people, let me tell you a story of these best friend(s) and why.

Scott Mitchell(Twitter: ScottiMitch)- can't stop talking about his family and has a real passion for his new company. Red-lines it on the Value/Morals-ometer.





Eric Beard (Twitter: ericbeard)- Where does this guy find time to sleep? Balancing family, self/professional development, teaching, Tweeting, etc..

Derrick Price (Twitter: TheDerrickPrice)- Combination of professionalism, inspiration, entrepreneurship, and Rob Schneider.

What they all have in common is that I've had a great opportunity to work with them. And when you're an Instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine not only do you try to learn from each other but you quickly realize that everyone offers even more personally. To say the least for what I do professionally, they've helped me more than you know. What they've done for me personally, I've still yet to realize. That's what best friends do.