I was an NFL employee for over 12 years, and while working for the National Football League, I was privileged to meet many celebrities.
Many years ago, I met one of my all-time favorite athletes and Olympic American hero, Muhammad Ali. It was during a Super Bowl event in Georgia, which we both attended.
Admittedly, I am not a boxing fan, but my parents always were. I remember watching news about Ali in the late 70s on our not-so-flat screen TV. He announced he had Parkinson’s disease, one which sadly my mother is currently battling (Parkinson’s PSP).
Mohammad Ali’s quotes have always been favorites of mine. Who hasn’t heard, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” at least a dozen times? As a busy wife and mother, I live by this quote. I quietly float up the stairs like a butterfly to sneak up on my children when I know they are being mischievous, and then sting them like a bee as they give me the “I didn’t do it” gaze.
Of course, this isn’t what Mr. Ali meant by his quote, as I am sure he was referring to his athletic skill, but I still embrace his iconic quote and make it a part of my daily life.
The New Year has just begun, and I have chosen a new Ali quote as my mantra.
“It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.”
And to you, I say this:
Have faith in yourself to meet your New Year’s fitness goals, or any goal for that matter, and you will.
It’s easy to be afraid of conquering fitness challenges, weight-loss challenges, career and school challenges, and sometimes life in general. After all, everyday life itself is a challenge, and it isn’t easy.
But for you, our members, you have the club in your corner, to help you meet your fitness and weight-loss challenges, and to help you relax in our incredible spa after your hard work. If you find that fitness is a challenge, change the way you see it. Have the faith that you can make a lifestyle change by keeping your individual health a priority. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
Every time you walk through our front door, you’re taking a step in the right direction.
What inspirational quote do you live by? Please share with us.
