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DJ by Coach Nic I met DJ when he came in for his free information session at Progression Fitness. I remember thinking after his 1st session that he would have to stick with personal training for 2-3 months before he would be prepared for a group class. But he definitely proved me wrong. I think...
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Shandel and work out buddies I met Shandel for the first time in a class! She was a smiling ball of energy, interacting, helping, and encouraging everyone around her. Her smile is certainly contagious. I believe her success comes from her determination, her grit, and her willingness to continue to learn. She has always loved...
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Becky joined Unshackled a few years ago and has been a bright light ever since she walked into the door. She is one of the most positive people that I have ever met and her smile can light up a room. She recently purchased a Concept 2 Bike for her home and has been completing...
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 Passion Yesterday we talked about resilience today we will cover my favorite of the five, passion. The passionate person can only be defeated by another’s passion. The box checkers and putting the time in people will always be run over by the passionate. Passion is a deep sense of purpose that allows 16 hour work...
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Resilience Yesterday we talked about perseverance, today we will talk about resilience. Toughness, the ability to rebound quickly. Fall down, get up. All things we think of when we hear the word resilience. Resilient people are optimistic. They do not take themselves too seriously. You won’t find a resilient person comparing themselves to others. They...
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Perseverance Yesterday we talked about conscientiousness. Today we will go over perseverance. “If you are going through hell, keep going,” Winston Churchill People with perseverance seem to be able to enjoy pain and suffering. By changing their perspective by seeing the struggle as a way of meeting their goals. Which is seen as pleasure. Perseverance...
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Conscientiousness Yesterday we talked about courage. Today we will go over conscientiousness. In terms of grit, conscientious people are thorough and careful. They desire not only to complete tasks but to complete them well. Do the job right or not at all is the mindset. They are dedicated to working and are capable of long...
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What is the main difference between people who succeed in life and those that do not? Recent research is finding that the one characteristic that is emerging as a significant predictor of success is not social intelligence, good looks, physical health, or IQ. It’s grit. Grit is living life like a long journey, not single...
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We’ve been blessed to have Progression for the past 10 years (since November 2009) and have had thousands of people come through our doors. I’m amazed just by writing that statement down. We’ve had many wonderful people on our team through the years and are incredibly thankful for the time we’ve had to be a...
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by Jennifer Grenell I was reading an article recently that cited research from Mayo Clinic that talked about stress and burnout amongst healthcare employees that leads to unhealthy behaviors.  I can relate to this. I’m a healthcare worker. I’ve been to nurses breakrooms to see what lives in there for quick snacks and treats. I’ve...
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