We all have big dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort.  Jesse Owens

In order to reach the level of success and remain there, you will have to break through challenges along the way.

1. Challenges serve a purpose
   1. Make you learn
   2. Test your strength
   3. Keep others out
2. Break through the obstacles
   1. Quick fixes don’t work
   2. Face them head on
   3. Embrace the lessons
3. Build your success muscle
   1. Determination
      1. The why – your reason why makes you determined
   2. Dedication and Self-Discipline
      1. Do it consistently and even when you don’t want to
   3. Effort
      1. You can’t stop – know that you are moving in the right direction

Key Questions:

1. What are your big dreams?

2. What challenges have you faced that taught you a lesson?

3. What is your why behind your dream?

4. How will you face challenges?

Take-Action Items:

1. Review some past challenges and understand the reasons why you had to go through them

2. Plan you exercise program – what will you do to build on your successes