Chris Brogan is talking some true-blue smack about the myth “Overnight Success” today. What does it take to demystify the idea of quick fixes, 10 lbs in 7 days, 3 steps to be the perfect person bull that we fantasize is possible/probably, if only for $97/month. We have to break into what we need to do TODAY in the world that is of service, is interesting and darn it, get that stuff DONE. For me–I had to reel in the bigger projects that were getting stuck because I had not built a foundation for those ideas to truly rock. I am stepping into everyday actions that are organically (how much more organic can you get than my BODY?) leading to my success. SO,
What can you do to integrate daily actions into your rig that will grow your natural greatness?
I am blown away by the support for my 40 days of My Body (if you are new to this story, read the intro here) project, which is a quest in service to my business and my own path of finishing what I start. I am committed to exercising 6 days/week, keeping a food journal and being more aware of ways I use (and abuse) my body. Going public is extreme, yes, and it’s working! I’m working with a fantastic trainer, Sunny Riggs, to create a program I can sustain over time and she’s amazing. HIRE HER!
I am not alone on my quest. The roll call is at 29 people (including me)! Some are getting organized, others giving up fast food and some are simply breathing! Support them; check out their sites, give ‘em some good love:
Tanya Geisler–40 days of hatha yoga and radical self-care
Petra Korn–30 days on her body (supported with love by hubby Nick)
Tia Reddy–yoga and exercise.
Alisa Bonsignore–working out and food consciousness–she talks honestly about a day gone wrong and being nice to yourself about it here.
Suzie Powanda–no fast food or beverages (this weekend she drove in then OUT of a fastfood driveway–goooo, Suzie!)
Julie Rorrer–training for the Austin marathon in Spring
Emma Alvarez Gibson–some bit of exercise, every day
Joyce Black–21 days without caffeine/general detox
Carabunga is rocking 40 days of hardcore productivity and rocking a blog about it
Paula Trucks-Pape and her husband: 87 Days of exploring their passions.
Monica Kingsbury: 30 days of the Candida diet to deal with her sweet tooth
Jack and LisaMarie Rowell: 30 days of extreme health (alkaline diet)
Diane Sherry Case: 3 weeks of walking–she’s up to 20 minutes 4 days/week!
Cindy Morefield: 21 Days of 30 mins/day of cardio exercise
Paula Estes: 30 Days of playing drums
Sheila Hart is IN: 21 Days of no sugar!
Amy Ahlers: 40 days limiting processed food.)
SouperJenny Team: 40 Day hits the ATL! So far, Meredith is giving up sweets and Jenny is giving up booze!! 7 folks have joined their group. Gooo, Team Body, Mind, Spirit! Check out their Day 1 video here.
- John from San Diego is giving up carbs and working out 3x/week (John, let me know if you want to work out on Saturday, I’ll be in San Diego–Dyana)
- Sharon from Souper Jenny giving up all sugar except fruit
- Merrideth giving up all sugar and exersising 4 times a week
- Marcie will journal every day and cut down from 4 to 5 diet sodas a day to one per day
- Tricia from Atlanta will drink a quart of her green juice concoction and exersise 5 to 7 times a day
- Lucero Martinez a restaurant/bar owner will give up all alcohol!
- Jenny giving up all alcohol and working out 5 times a week
Ashley White-Stern: 40 days of meditation
M Arsenia Brown (aka: @donutdemon) joins with a commitment to 40 days of her body
Cat Sabonis-Chafee is in and will “move my ass” for 21 days of daily, considered exercise
