Eric “Fitman” Brown, an NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, USATF Masters Sprinter, and the owner of The Fitman Performance & Physique Center in Roslyn, says that there are 5 primary requirements for attaining success.
“Overnight success is something that is consistently chased in our culture,” Fitman said. “But the truth is that there is no such thing as overnight success. Anyone who you see who has gained true success has been working towards that success for many years.”
“In no particular order, I want to share with the Glenside community the 5 requirements of success,” the Abington High School alumnus said.
1: Hard Work
“If you think you will reach any worthwhile goal without putting in the hard work, you are sadly mistaken. You have to accept working hard, but even more importantly you have to accept working hard and at times not getting the results you desire, especially when you first start.”
2: Consistency
“Hard work is required. But if you are not consistently working hard then your hard work will not translate to success. The person who consistently works out 2 days a week for 52 weeks a year will make more progress over time than the person who inconsistently works out 4 days a week for 26 weeks a year. Consistent, quality effort over time wins the race.”
3: Patience
“Being patient is hard for most people. But being patient will allow you to build incredible character. Sometimes you don’t get what you want when you want it. It took me 12 years to become a professional natural bodybuilder even though I wanted to become one in 2011. I had to be patient because even though I wanted it bad, it was not my time. But if I had been impatient and quit, I would have never earned my pro card.”
4: Discipline
“Motivation can get you started in any endeavor. But it is discipline that will carry you across the finish line. It is discipline that will get you to the gym on the days that you don’t want to be there. And it is discipline that will keep you in line with your diet. Because without discipline, your goal will remain a goal.”
5: Tenacity
“There will be multiple moments along your journey where you are down in the gutter. I’ve been down in the gutter more than I’ve been on the mountaintop. But having the tenacity to endure the tough times makes that moment when you reach the mountaintop extremely fulfilling. It’s a feeling that can only be felt when you overcome hardships.”
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Fitman is on multiple websites and social media platforms. To get the unvarnished truth about natural bodybuilding, athletic performance, fitness and health, follow him at:
Websites:
FitmanPerformance.com
FitmanClassicBodybuilding.com
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Instagram: @FitmanEB
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