Fitness coach Bob Harper, best known for being the “nice” trainer on NBC’s “The Bigtgest Loser”, uses three little words.
This morning I was reading a book about growing in my spiritual/emotional life. There were those same three words.
You’ve probably used them yourself a thousand times without realizing how important they are.
The three little words are: Are you ready?
Mom glances in the rearview mirror of the minivan and says, “Are you ready?” She wants to know if the kids are safely buckled in, have their drink cups safely nestled in the cup holders and their books, mp3 players and whatever within reach. She wants to know they are prepared to make the trip.
A squad leader gives orders to his men and asks, “Are you ready?” He wants to know his soldiers have their gear in place and have set their minds to the task ahead, whether it’s a training run or a fight to the death.
Bob Harper asks a 400 lb man, "Are you ready?" He wants to know the guy is committed for the long haul, not going to bail out when it hurts. Or is the guy wasting Bob's time?
When Bob Harper asks, “Are you ready?” he’s asking, have you:
- Cast off your “right” to remain comfortable?
- Given up the idea that easy is good?
- Accepted the challenge?
- Realized that the hard road leads to a good place?
- Decided to trust your leader enough to follow, even when it seems crazy?
If you want change, whether it be in your body, your finances, or your relationships, one thing is sure. It won’t be easy. It will test you, stretch you and – at some point – you will want to give up.
So, whatever dreams, plans, needs or wants you have, go to a mirror. Look yourself in the eye. Say three little words:
“Are you ready?”
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