Bend but dont break

Yesterday, I posted about taking the best of things and making it your own. What is said was essentially, I would rather fail as myself than succeed at being someone im not. When i write about how i do things, I hope you know its not about how I do things but why i do them. I have read many books and studied alot of the best nutrition and workout specialists because they have great ideas.

In the movie inception, it says "ideas are like a virus". I actually agree with that on condition. unlike a virus, we can control how we spread and interpret the idea. I use other peoples thoughts and research and bend it to fit me. We all have the power to adapt information to fit us.

Right now, i am working with the book 4-hour body by tim ferriss. He is a bit of an extrmemist, which is probably why i like it. I am a little nutty myself so his words resonate with me. But, i do not do everything this book or any book says. He preaches the basics of nutrition, balancing meals with low glycemic carbs, proper eating techniques, and proper supplementation that can assist in fat loss. In a week on it, i can actually tell the difference. Now, im not doing much different than i normally would but its different enough that my body is responding. Its a good read and i would recommend it to anyone looking for fresh ideas.

The reason i named this bend but dont break is because bending to fit others ideas to our style is what makes us unique and different but to act just like someone or do exactly as someone else does would break who we are as individuals. Peopel are made differently for a reason. There are morals, ethics, and ideals that everyone has and they are all different. These are what make us whom we are. Now, outside of nutrition, there are people who have effected my life by illuminating a path but allowing me to choose when, what, why, and how to take the first step on the path.

I had a great friend start me with the book called The Secret. This same person took me and allowed me to interpret it as I saw fit, not her view. She also started me on my path towards the fitness model industry but never pushed in any direction, just guided. Unfortunatly, we dont speak much to this point but she will always be someone close to me no matter what.

Basically, our goal as people is to better ourselves. There are many ways to do this but do it as you. Make your goals, your dreams, your life unique. Bend but dont break.