What do the words sweat pledge mean to you?

Can you believe that it’s November? 2015 is sneaking up fast. This past weekend I put up me Christmas tree and some lights. I know it’s early but I love the lights on these cold days they make me happy!

I am thinking about next year and what I want to accomplish. I looked up and saw the sweat pledge hanging above my desk. Have you heard of the Sweat Pledge? Jack, one of the trainers here at Elite Physiques brought it in last year, I read it and loved it. If more people would follow this pledge, Wow! I underlined the parts that have meaning to me and have it hanging in my office. You can also write your own pledge. I would love to read it!

Please read it all the way through and let me know what you think.
Here’s the pledge via Rowe’s website, profoundlydisconnected.com:
1. I believe that I have won the greatest lottery of all time. I am alive. I walk the Earth. I live in America. Above all things, I am grateful.
2. I believe that I am entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Nothing more. I also understand that “happiness” and the “pursuit of happiness” are not the same thing.
3. I believe there is no such thing as a “bad job.” I believe that all jobs are opportunities, and it’s up to me to make the best of them.
4. I do not “follow my passion.” I bring it with me. I believe that any job can be done with passion and enthusiasm.
5. I deplore debt, and do all I can to avoid it. I would rather live in a tent and eat beans than borrow money to pay for a lifestyle I can’t afford.
6. I believe that my safety is my responsibility. I understand that being in “compliance” does not necessarily mean I’m out of danger.
7. I believe the best way to distinguish myself at work is to show up early, stay late, and cheerfully volunteer for every crappy task there is.
8. I believe the most annoying sounds in the world are whining and complaining. I will never make them. If I am unhappy in my work, I will either find a new job, or find a way to be happy.
9. I believe that my education is my responsibility, and absolutely critical to my success. I am resolved to learn as much as I can from whatever source is available to me. I will never stop learning, and understand that library cards are free.
10. I believe that I am a product of my choices – not my circumstances. I will never blame anyone for my shortcomings or the challenges I face. And I will never accept the credit for something I didn’t do.
11. I understand the world is not fair, and I’m OK with that. I do not resent the success of others.
12. I believe that all people are created equal. I also believe that all people make choices. Some choose to be lazy. Some choose to sleep in. I choose to work my butt off.
On my honor, I hereby affirm the above statements to be an accurate summation of my personal worldview. I promise to live by them.
Signed ____________________________________
Dated _____________________________________

Also, I love Jon Gordon’s books, my favorite is the “energy Bus”. He has a lot of great information on his blog. Read, No fear in the new year, http://www.jongordon.com/blog/.

One last thing. Do you have your one word for 2015? This year mine is focus.
It should take a few weeks to find your one word. Think about its meaning and how it can change 2015 for you, then write it down everywhere and think about it every morning before you start your day.
http://oneword365.com/

Please share with us what your one word is and what you think of the sweat pledge?

Have a focused day!

Sherry