“Learning is a behavioral change. Researchers gather and read information. Learners apply.” Those were the words from one of my fitness mastermind coaches.

“Its not what you know that changes your life—it’s the action you take with what you know that separates the truly successful from the constant dreamers.”  from the book Harmonic Wealth

Last weekend I was in Vegas attending my third fitness mastermind group meeting. I joined this group just over 8 months ago because I’m ready to take me and my career to the next level. We are an amazing and motivated group of fitness professionals. Joining this group has been an unbelievable experience.

Since joining this group I have take a lot of action towards my goals. For instance, I started this blog and so far, I love it! Besides, I’ve met literally hundreds of people online and have developed wonderful relationships.

I’m brining this up today because I know of too many people like this (including me): we are researchers! In fact, I see it all the time with my clients too. They research the best diet, the best exercise for fat loss, the best exercise to build strength, the best trainer….etc. But, they leave it there and somehow believe because they know the information change will happen. NOT! You gotta just start doing! Take action!

While its important to get continuous information and feedback from the outside world, information is nothing more than organized data. When you take the information and act upon it wisely (which is something I did not do for my first marathon…whoops) that’s where your life begins to change.

Don’t get me wrong. It is still very important to strengthen your intelligence. In todays world we have so many ways to feed our minds. Lectures, seminars, podcasts, educational CDs; any of it has a direct effect on your personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

I mostly decided to write on this topic today because many of you are interested in running a marathon.  I know because we e-mail on a daily basis. While I love to help you and love providing you with a ton of resources and information……at this point, I’m asking you to take action and just sign up for the marathon!

Yes, you are ready.  Really, when will be the best time?  Don’t wait.  I encourage you to take a moment and decide if you are taking action. If not, then ask what is getting in the way. Is it fear? probably.  I believe in you, so why don’t you believe in you!  Now, ask yourself this: what if you knew you couldn’t fail?…..then would you do it. Probably. Bottom line: Do it! Action will lead to clarity (not the other way around).

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