An Amazing Performance
This week, I’m going to talk about a couple of amazing examples of physical feats; it all comes down to training to perform. I’m telling you in advance that the Optimal Performance training program provides the why and the how. When I’m done with the Memos, decide if you want to revisit it if you have it or buy it if you don’t.
A week ago, Senator Cory Booker of NJ spoke on the Senate floor for over 25 hours without taking a bathroom break or eating anything. I don’t care what your political persuasion may be, that’s an extraordinary physical task. According to reports, he prepared by not eating solid food after the Friday before he began speaking and limiting his water intake starting Sunday. What he probably did not train for was staying on his feet for that amount of time, but we know he wore his most comfortable shoes. That aside, this was the absolute correct way to prepare for this kind of effort.
This applies to you as well. If you’re going to have a shoulder or a knee replaced, how are you getting ready? If you’re not doing rehab exercises and building the supporting muscle a couple of months before—if you’re not preparing—it’s going to take longer in rehab to get back to full function.
How about those of you taking kids or grandkids to a giant theme park? You don’t want to disappoint the kids by wimping out halfway through!
What if you know your business is going to be exceptionally busy on a certain date? How about going on a week-long business trip? What if you’re getting ready to take the LSATs or MCATs or any other seven-and-a-half-hour test? There are also ways to manipulate what you eat and when you eat that can lead to maximal energy levels when you need it most; and if you have the energy to do whatever it is, you’re likely to perform better and enjoy it more.
We typically think of athletes when we think of serious preparation for physical challenges, but we all need it at some time. I’ll give you the scientific principle behind this in Saturday’s Memo. Until then, remember to check out the Optimal Performance program.
What are you prepared to do today?
