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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE
Eat The Frog: One Nasty But Great Way to Start Each Day
Unappealing? Yes, and that’s okay
My death certificate flashed before my eyes. The cause of death listed? “Suffocation by frogs.” Too many times, I teetered precariously close to making this my reality.
It took me years to understand how to circumvent this unappealing fate. Instead of holding my breath and swallowing my tears as metaphorical frogs ambushed me from all directions, I had to confront them.
Yet, I was weak.
My strength manifested as manipulation. Some people naturally massage their thoughts and succumb to self-sabotaging behaviors. Who convinces themselves to avoid steps toward their goals?
Me. I did it all the time. I pretended the frogs didn’t exist.
Can I use my power to manipulate the frogs?
Better still, can I eat them?
I ran 3 to 5 miles every morning for years, regardless of the weather. Driven — motivated — focused.
A system breakdown snuck up on me, which started in my brain. I began rejecting my exercise routine based on manufactured excuses. Enter the Queen of stealth and subconscious sabotage.
