The Sanford Berenberg Experience: Message of the Day - Persistance, Dedication & Focus and you can break a world record!

Good Morning,

In the world of Scottish Highland Games there are, like most sports, world records and heroes. One hero of the sport is Kerry Overfelt, or ‘KO’. KO is a three-time US National Champion in the Scottish Highland Games, and has been actively preparing and participating for many years. A few weeks ago, KO broke a world record in one of the events, the 42 pound weight for height, where he effectively threw a 42 lb block of steel 22 feet over his head, clearing the bar. KO has had injuries over the years due to this extreme sport and has persisted with a dedication which at times seems unnatural. He is focused and he puts his energy to meet his goals.

The following video records the event of KO’s record.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDqf0ZgKOE4&feature=youtu.be

The sport may not be glamorous to some, there may not be thousands of screaming and adoring fans in the bleachers, but it is achieving a goal and a dream which this man has earned the respect of so many others. What’s more is KO spends a lot of his time helping others. He knows life is more than just himself. He is an inspiration through and through.

I have started exercising daily, and by that, I mean more than letting Bo, my 100 lb Pit Bull – Lab drag me around the development for 15 – 20 minutes every morning. I have started using the Tony Little Free-Style Gazelle. I put in about 15 minutes every day (okay, usually 6-7 days a week). I am following an exercise program created by Dr. Covert Bailey (his real name) in his book ‘Fit or Fat’.

So far, I have been at it for over four weeks now. While I have begun to see some changes (smaller gut, etc.), it is slow going. All the same, it is important to take these small gains and turn them into fuel to keep going.

While I have dreams of getting fit and even trying my hand at some of the Scottish Games, my challenge has been being persistent and remain focused. There is a lot of exercise equipment in my house which is not getting much use and I hope to change that…again.

I know that unless I stick with it, I will remain out of shape. I know if I keep with it, I may never win any awards for fitness and health, but I will have a healthier, and happier life because of it.

Like all things, when we persist, when we remain dedicated and when we keep focused, we can improve our game on so many levels.

The harder we work at something, the better we will do. It is a simple fact.

If we wing it, unless we are really good at what we do, folks will know. If we put a lot of time and effort into something, unless we are just downright inept at it, folks will know.

My goal is not to break any world records, but to follow simple plans to improve my health through a better diet, better supplements, and regular & consistent exercise.

What are your goals?

If you remain persistent, dedicated and focus on achieving your goals and dreams, it will help you excel and maybe even break a world record or two?

Keep it up. And if you have not started, NOW is as good a time as any.

Enjoy!

Sanford Berenberg

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