I believe that it’s important for people to realize that failing is not a terminal condition. Failing is a process. How we interpret failures and act upon them ultimately determine if we persist in, and exist in, failure; or overcome our temporary obstacles to become a success.

What do I mean by “failure is a process?” Failure is not a permanent condition unless we let it become a permanent condition.  Let’s look more specifically at “physique failure.”  This is a condition in which you feel like you look terrible; your workouts and your diet just aren’t going anywhere.  You may even lapse into a period during which you get depressed, gain weight, lose motivation, and generally get “de-conditioned”. (more…)