“Adapt or die…”

-


 

Shared by Breanne Smedley

This weekend I was a spectator at a CrossFit competition.

A couple of people were handing out samples of some pre-workout (maybe post-workout, or during workout?) drink, and asked if I wanted to try a sample.

“Why not?!” I said. They handed me a small sample, and a sticker with the phrase:

Adapt or Die.

I drank the sample. They waited in anticipation for me to give me their thoughts on whatever “BCAA-BCBD blah blah” that I just had.

“Weeelllll?!” They asked.

“I love this sticker!” I replied.

Maybe not the answer they were looking for, but that phrase got me thinking.

I sometimes wonder to myself why I can’t just be content. Just be okay with where things are in the development of my mental and physical health, relationships, and career.

I paid for and earned an undergrad and master's degree, after all. I have a full-time job and a head coach position at a school that I love.

And I used to think that’s how it was supposed to work. It’s what the system tells us. Go to college. Get that degree (that in rare cases actually connects to your career). Get a job. Live for the weekends. Work hard, play hard.

But then, there’s me…

“Read another book on leadership and entrepreneurship?” How about watch Netflix instead.

“Listen to a podcast while in the car?” It would be easier just to turn on the radio.

“Spend disposable income on courses, programs, and immersions?” That money would go far in Mexico!

Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m also a believer in balance. Sometimes my choice IS to watch Netflix, listen to 107.5 (throwbacks!), and sip margaritas on a Mexican beach.

But, I find myself time and time again putting myself in challenging situations, on purpose.

What for?

Why embark on a new business journey when I already have a full-time job?

When I finally have time after the volleyball season, why join a 90 Day Immersion course on building a business through storytelling that will suck that time right back up?

Because of the burning desire, I have inside of me to never stay the same.

Adapt, or die.

When we challenge ourselves, we adapt to a new level.

It’s just like working out.

It’s why we push ourselves to beat our last PR. Because our body then adapts, and we set the bar higher.

When I challenge myself mentally, physically, in my relationships, and in my purpose and passion in life, I (little by little) create a new “me.”

And if I choose to not challenge myself and stay the same?

Then I’m left to live a life of mental weakness, excuses, selfishness, and worst of all:

Doing work that I’m not passionate about.

And to me, that might as well be death.

Kristina and I have started this Mindfluent Leadership journey because we both have a fire inside.

A fire that is burning with a desire to help empower women in the area of leadership and representation.

To bring up our young women with mindsets, abilities, and skills that will serve them rather than serve the system.

So, I will continue to push myself and seek out uncomfortable situations.

Because living a life of influence is what I’m after, and the alternative is not an option.

 

#MindfullyEvolving

Check out what we're up to now!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

“Choosing Happiness…”

-
  Shared by Kristina Smedley “Choosing Happiness…” Early in my career, I had dreams of one day working in a prestigious high rise building, in the middle of a bustling city. Of wearing fancy clothes to work every day. Of having an authority position, making good money, and being seen as a success. I would go out to small local restaurants for lunch and attend networking events and professional happy hours after work. This was my idea of a fulfilling career… of one where I would be happy every day. Now, 14 years after graduating from college, I’m not leaving this career. Not at all! And I have to admit… I’m so thankful. So far, I’ve done some pretty cool things in my career… traveled to many different countries to meet with customers, mentored, and coached others, setup organizational operating models, and (the best part) had the opportunity to build cultures and environments where our teammates thrive!  I’ve learned over time that the fame and glory, the fancy office buildings...
Read more

"Just GET STARTED..."

-
Image
  Shared by Kristina Smedley When  Breanne Smedley  and I first stepped out on this Mindfluent® Leadership journey (2 years ago!), I was envisioning that we would create a philosophy, become certified coaches, and go out and find 1:1 coaching clients.   We would (hopefully) positively impact their lives and that impact would create positive ripples through their families, teams, and communities.   I wasn’t really sure how to do any of that, but it’s the model we had been exposed to. So, it’s the model we started building from.   Leadership Philosophy ✅ Professional Coaching Training ✅ Practice 1:1 Coaching ✅ Then came the part of getting 1:1 clients.   And we quickly realized that we didn’t want to spend hours upon hours going to networking events, reaching out to our network for coffee dates, asking for referrals, and more to secure one single client. Then, spending hours with just one client.   I’m not looking down on this model, ...
Read more

“Yelp reviews…”

-
Image
Shared by Breanne Smedley Whenever I’m in a new city, or even when Brett and I have a date night that requires one of us to decide on a restaurant, it’s a predictable story. “Where do you want to eat?” “I’m not sure, what kind of food do you feel like?” It goes back and forth for a bit, until one of us pulls out our phones and opens Yelp. Even in my own city, where I’m familiar with most restaurants around me, I still default to Yelp to help me make a decision. And the first thing I tend to look at? The reviews. And quickly, I decide that there’s nowhere to eat. It happened this Saturday. Scrolling through all the restaurants within a 10-mile radius from our house. I’d click on one that looks good, then go directly to the reviews. A handful of good. People love this place! Then a few bad. Then, one that says, “Terrible service and cold food!” “Ok, we can’t eat there!” I’d decide. Then, go to the next restaurant. Same thing, check the reviews. Oh, this person said the atmosphere is bad....
Read more