Transform 'Trying' into 'Doing'

“I’ll try to go to work tomorrow.”
“I’ll try to work out tomorrow.”

One of these statements I hear all the time; the other, I don’t think I’ve ever heard. And with good reason—if you don’t go to work, there are likely immediate and significant consequences. If you skip a workout, the consequences aren’t as immediate or pressing. But why make this distinction?

If you’re trying to change something routine in your life—like committing to training regularly—it requires conscious effort. That’s where we come in: to make the process easier and help strengthen your mindset. Almost everyone can benefit from incorporating additional cross-training into their routine, even up to training every day. This could be as simple as a jog or a few rounds of jump rope for about 20 minutes. We’re happy to provide fully written-out “homework” if you need it—just ask. Our goal is to help you surpass your own expectations.

Much like learning a new physical technique is aided by examples (e.g., “answering the telephone” when bringing your hand back to your face after a punch), mental techniques can also be improved by using familiar references.

The next time you tell someone, “I’m going to work,” take a moment to reflect on the mental process behind that certainty. Going to work every day is a decision, but it feels automatic because you’ve already committed to it. In that moment, you’re as sure of going to work as you are that the sun will rise tomorrow. By recognizing and channeling that same mental certainty, you can apply it to your training—or anything else you want to achieve.

I know striking is the most fun, but the next time you plan to include some cross-training (whether it’s completing homework exercises we gave you or going for a jog), approach it with the same certainty you reserve for other essential parts of your routine.

“I will train tomorrow.”