There are those who complain and those who do

Which are you? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Hey there, There are two types of people in the world: Those who complain and those who do something about it. And the people complaining the most are always doing the least. Why is this though? Do people win more because they complain less or vice versa? That is, is this relationship causative or correlative? Well, research shows complaining produces three negative reactions that directly impair our decision making, performance, and progress. First, complaining sours mood because often, “saying is experiencing,” and this, in turn, discourages effective action. Complaining can be contagious too, stirring the agita in those we complain to, who then feel compelled to not only complain as well, but possibly even one-up our complaints with more forceful grousing. If we then respond with more of the same behavior, a negative feedback loop can develop. Second, complaining produces feelings of purposelessness and blunts motivation—formidable emotional barriers to positive assessment and change. And third, complaining encourages us to perceive ourselves as victims of unavoidable and unchangeable circumstances, and this orients our thinking away from solutions and toward dead-end conclusions like “nothing can be done” and “nothing works.” Thus, we shouldn’t be surprised that the less inclined someone is to make excuses, the more successful they generally are, and the people going nowhere almost always have a wheelbarrow of excuses to explain why. So, what should we do when we’re not getting the outcomes we want? We should use these experiences to get better, not bitter. Instead of complaining, we should hold ourselves exclusively accountable for the failures and then figure out why we’re floundering and what it’ll take to win. This begins with asking ourselves two questions: 1. “What did I do to contribute to this situation?” 2. “What could I have done differently to avoid it?” And then discarding answers that merely preserve our precious justifications and rationalizations and seeking answers that state specifically what we did to help create the problem. “I shouldn’t have listened to bad advice” is a cop-out. “I should’ve stopped chasing shortcuts and done more research” is a buy-in. The crucial realization is this: Nearly every problem has a solution, including the ones we’ve failed to solve. The solutions may not be the ones we want, but they’re solutions nonetheless. No matter how difficult or daunting a situation is, there’s always a path forward. Whether we find and take it is on us. Also: If you’ve told yourself that this is the year that you’ll finally get fit, I have a surefire solution for you. It’s my VIP one-on-one coaching service, where we take you by the hand and walk you through the entire process of transforming your body, from calculating your calories and macros to creating your custom meal and exercise plans to making adjustments based on how your body responds and more. Basically, we do everything we can to get our clients the absolute best results, and that’s why many of them achieve more in just 90 days with us than during years of going it alone. Want to see if this service is right for you? Schedule a free consultation call here: ⇒ [( Go for it! Mike P.S. Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready: ⇒ 1) Want to be your own coach? Read one of my bestselling books for [men]( and [women](. ⇒ 2) Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for [men]( and [women](. ⇒ 3) Want an easy boost? Add a couple of my [all-natural sports supplements]( to your regimen, like a [protein powder]( [pre-workout]( or [fat burner]( (and save 20% on your first order with code LEGION20). (Not sure which supplements are right for you? [Take my quiz]( and find out.) ⇒ 4) Want personalized help? Check out my [custom meal plan]( and [VIP one-on-one coaching]( services. ⇒ 5) Want a free workout app? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced weightlifter, [Stacked]( can help you gain muscle and strength faster. And if none of that tickles your neurons, you might like all the simple, practical, and evidence-based teachings over at my [blog]( [podcast]( [YouTube channel]( and [Instagram](. [Button Text]( [Custom]( Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? [Click here to learn how](. Already have a rewards account? [Click here to view your point balance](. To update your email preferences, [click here](. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Legion Athletics, Inc. 1255 Cleveland St. Floor 4 Clearwater, FL 33755 ‌