Physical Fitness -- A Leader's Perspective    Deep down, I know that I need to get in better shape, to lose weight, be a good example to the wife and kids, but really! what exactly does physical fitness look like?.......... If physical-fitness means I have to imitate Richard "stripy shorts" Simmons or talk like Arnold "CaliFOORnia"...might as well start carvin' my headstone now. And how exactly does improving my physical fitness increase my ability to influence the lives of my family? I've had nightmares of spending incredible amounts of time jogging, working out and getting in great shape while my wife and kids move through life without my influence. Recently, I came across a blog entry from early 2006 by Dr. Dave Woynarowski drdavesbest.com describing his wishes for the rest of his life. It answered my questions on what physical fitness should mean to a leader. I couldn't have written it any better so I present it here in it's entirety with just a few additional comments. A Cave, A Fire and a piece of Meat!
By Dr. Dave Woynarowski"It’s been said that all people really need to survive is a cave, a fire and a piece of meat. While we haven’t changed much in the past 50,000 years, there is no doubt that people need a lot more than that these days. Call it part of social evolution if you will but folks look for and expect a lot more out of their lives. And with the advances in today’s knowledge there is no reason you shouldn’t expect more, lots more even as (or maybe especially as) you get older. If you’ve been with me for any length of time, you already know I have some selfish reasons for creating the products I create. First of all I want to remain free. By that I mean free to come and go as I please, unhindered by physical or mental disease. Free to create and express my ideas and boost my knowledge. Free to try new things and learn new things so I stay relevant in this ever changing world, a world that moves a lot faster this year than it did just 1 year ago. Next, I want to be secure. I want to know that some health problem is not hanging over me like the Sword of Damocles. I don’t want to be affected by the statistics like, “There’s a 2 out of 3 chance the doctor will write Heart Disease on your death certificate”. Or how about this one: “There is a 70% chance that every man in this country will get prostate cancer, especially if they live longer. Or the one I dread the most: 50% of people over 80 (and believe me I plan on being around long after 80) will have some form of Alzheimer’s disease. Nope, those are not for me and I hope you feel the same way too. I want to have the physical fitness to run and jump and play (with my kids) like I do right this minute (I’ll soon be 50) when I am 80. I want to be able to... well....I want to be able to give a gentle smack on the behind of my wife and exchange a knowing wink as we go up the stairs. Editor's Note (this without any advance notice or medication) I want to be as cutting edge as I am now when I am twice this age. So for me, “a cave, a fire and a piece of meat” won’t do. I want more and I am betting my reputation and my life’s work that you do too.....To the rest of humanity, if you are happy in your cave, by your fire, gnawing on your meat, more power to you." I couldn't agree more!   P.S. I use and truly believe in the resources that I mention on this page! Very simply, I recommend them because they work! -- I do receive a commission when you click on one of the links to their site -- It's a nice bonus for telling you the truth and spreading the word about products and resources that improve families by improving leaders. P.P.S. If you like what you're reading why not sign up for my weekly e-mail filled with inspirational tips on personal growth, effective leadership, and intentional family leadership? If you're serious about improving your family leadership these tips are a must read and best of all...they're free! Sign up here Other Physical Fitness Articles
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