THE 100 DAY SPARTAN CHALLENGE (OPEN)

It will come. Just stay on the journey

 

Check in Day 1(28),

Hello Spartans,

I have been waiting all day to share with you because I had a much better day.

I took some extra time this morning to shave. I did my upper body because I like to see the definition of my musculature. And some people say this is vanity. But for me, my physique is a lot of very hard work. And sometimes I like to be able to see the sculpture a bit easier. I am actually not hairy at all so it is a fast job. I also shaved my facial hair. I put shampoo and conditioner in my hair and then styled it with some hair product. And I put on some clothes that fit me well. And after these simple things I felt better about myself. I felt like I had value. Because that’s what you do with valuable things and people, you take care of them.

I made myself a big breakfast. And then I went to the gym. And I did two workouts instead of one. And some people say that I should not spend so much time in the gym. That I should do something else. But you know what? I like the gym. I like training. I like pushing my limits. Like @fg4795 said, I have to push hard like it is day one. Raise the bar. So I did. I raised the bar. And I raised the weight on that bar. And I raised the reps and sets with that bar. and after doing two workouts I did one more small set of exercises. And then I was toast. And people there all were amazed that I would do so much work because they don’t do it. And they don’t have my results either. They could. Everyone could if they put in the work. I’m not genetically gifted. I’m a scrawny and skinny guy by nature. I have to work extremely hard just to have a little bit of muscle. I’m not big at all. But I am proud because I have earned every pound.

And then I left the gym and I felt great. And I went home and you know what? Some times my family was rude to me. And they were critical of me. And they complained. And you know what? Usually i just become sad and withdrawn. And closed. My energy drops to zero. And I just can’t wait to be away from them. But you know what? Today I just said to myself, oh, wow, they are rude. They are critical. They are complaining. But I don’t have to internalize that. I don’t have to let them take my joy. I can choose to stay in peace and joy. And instead of being sad and withdrawn and bitter I just kept on being positive and kind. And some people say this is stupid. That I should be angry and focus on how they are wrong. But I don’t want to waste my energy. I don’t want to become that. I want to remain in my joy and my peace. And so here I am. Like @Espi1971 said, I am focused on what I can control. And I can control my own emotions and my own thoughts.

And I have a plan for tomorrow already. I’m going to wake up and take care of myself really well. Because I have value. And I’m going to train really hard. And I’m going to be positive and happy and talk about good things, positive things. I’m not going to complain or be critical or compare myself to others. I am just going to do be a high value person and attract high value people. And maybe that sounds like mumbo jumbo but they say misery loves company and I don’t want any more of that kind of company.

I heard someone say that we have to stop chasing pleasure and instead focus on what will bring us joy in life. I think the point is that we can’t be ultimately happy with pleasure seeking. Instant gratification. You know people who complain do it for instant gratification I think. It’s easy. All you have to do is complain and you get a little pleasure for the moment. You don’t have to actually do anything. Just mumble some words. Doesn’t that feel good? But where does it lead? Sadness. Because it creates nothing of value. So instead of complaining I will do something. Don’t like my work? Do something. Don’t like this relationship? Do something. Don’t like how I feel? DO SOMETHING!!

Arnold talked about guys working out in the gym that are pissed off because they have to do another set, more reps. He says he loves it. Why? Because he knows every set and rep brings him closer to his vision. He is grateful that he can do this extra rep. This extra set. He wants the ‘hard work’.

The storm came for me. It was dark. And I was pissed off. And I complained. And now I realize it was a blessing. A gift. A test. I’m lucky I get to be tested. Because every time I am tested I can grow if I choose. Or I can just lie down and let it take me. And maybe an even darker and more terrifying storm is going to come. But it will be different. Because I have learned that this is the life of a Spartan. No. It is the life a Spartan chooses. Leonidas and the 300, did they wait for the storm? No! They went after it! They went out to greet it. Why? Because that’s what Spartans do. They seek a greater opponent after every one they defeat.

I am no longer hiding from the storms. I welcome them. For they are what allow me to realize my full potential.

Let’s do this.

@Kratos_GOW I am ready for battle

A-Hooooooooo!!!!

 

Thank you. And funny because this is the first thing I saw after finishing my check in post for today. You’ll understand the humour once you read it lol

 

Check in day 15. Sorry for not replying as much guys. Been very busy these past few days. I need to get some good sleep.

 

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Check in day 16

 

wow u got emotion control benefit on this NOFAP journey,,

u know i i rethink about this when i was feeling down porn was a savior back then, it can help me to at least forget about that pain that feeling

but its just a fake solution and didnt solve anything instead it worsen the situation

good luck on your journey and i hope that strom will pass by and u can conquer it


day 22 reporting

 

Check in day 2 no M, day 130 no P

 

Checking in: Day ninety-four.

 

Nice job Warriors!

 

Congratulations on your achieving the rank of Spartan Trainee!

 

People who embrace challenges inspire me with courage.

Embrace challenge.
Embrace failure.

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That’s what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they’ll go through the pain no matter what happens.”
– Arnold Schwarzenegger

https://wealthygorilla.com/21-greatest-arnold-schwarzenegger-quotes-remember/

 

Big shake-up at work this week. I've been moved to a different location.

Same building, but now I'm sitting with different colleagues.

This is a challenge. A test.

Some people do well with change.

How will I do?

My comfort zone is being tested.

 

Check in day 37

 

Anyway I have relapsed and returned stronger

 

Day 9 Check in!

 

Day (1)46
Checking in
Being tested again by real life. PMO is under control so life try to stress me with academics.
And I was. Negative thoughts were around me. Then I learned a lesson again.
See my friends, I am really active on the forum,
both in challenges and in the profile section where I post my thoughts as short senteces,
and scrolling through it I found out that a great friend of mine in here had quoted me like I was a kind of motivational speaker.
Just a simple act as quoting, I really can't explain why but gave me back self-esteem.
That I am worth after all.
That I can do good things for the world.
So never understimate the power of people.
Because it is about ourselves.
But people can really save us.
So stay on this wonderful challenge because here you will find wonderful persons like @Kratos_GOW @the alpha project @Espi1971 always ready to help you.
Share your story.
Without shame. Nobody will judge you.
We can achieve greatness all together.

 

Nice job on one week! New rank

 

Check in Day 44

 

New rank tomorrow!