12 Things I Am Thankful For in 2012

The world didn’t end. However 2012 is coming to an end and I hope that your holidays were awesome. Mine was spent devouring good food, singing awesome carols and gaining a pound or two. It went well till I caught the holiday cold.

Having a cold pretty much sucks, but I try to find ways to make my days as awesome as possible. One sure fire way to feel awesome is simply being thankful.

Just taking some time be thankful for the things that happened might give the flu and shitty feelings a round-house kick and make you feel awesome again. <—- Click this to tweet this !

In no particular order, here are 12 things I am thankful for in 2012.

1. God.

Yes I believe in God. You might believe in something else known as a higher power, a deity, a supernatural being or you may not.

I am thank God for where I am right now. The joy and difficulties God allows in my life makes my life story much more interesting. For that I am thankful.

2. Friends and Family

There is nothing better than awesome family members and friends. The times when they put up with the shit I do and the joy we celebrate together are all things I appreciate. I am thankful for all my friends and family and I will strive to make your life awesome as well.

3. Community of Support

I am where I am because of an awesome community of support I have. I’ve met amazing people online and they always gives me their support. Sometimes we all need that small push when things are not turning out the way we want it to be. It is this awesome community that pushed me forward and keep on moving.

Daniel Wallen, Kimberly Mills, Kristine Poirer,Monika Volkmar, Anthony Mychal, JC Deen and Roger Lawson and Greg Ohnoez. All of you have been great support and I can’t find a better way to thank you. I apologize for those names not listed, there are just too many to list but I appreciate every ounce of support given 🙂

4. Mentors.

I can’t emphasize enough on the importance of having mentors. Every great hero learned from a mentor. Obi Wan had Yoda, Batman had Ra’s Al Ghul and Danny from Karate Kid had Mr. Miyagi. Do you see the importance now?

I have a few mentors as well. Some I have spoken to, some I have not. But the names you will find here are those people who are crazy smart. So Dean Somerset, Eric Cressey, Tony Gentilcore, Jon Goodman, James “Smitty’ Smith, John Romaniello, Martin Rooney and Elliott Hulse, I am absolutely thankful for the lessons all of you have thought me. When we meet, the drinks are on me. Once again, thank you for making me smarter and awesomer.

5. Jordan Syatt.

I met Jordan this year and it’s amazing how far our friendship brought us. He has been a huge support in everything I do and it’s hard to imagine where I would be without his help. Not only is he a freaking smart dude but he is also crazy humble and passionate. I higly recommend you check out his site.

We share our goals with one another and he gives me advice whenever I need it. This guy is a brother to me and despite not seeing him in person yet, I bet that once we do it is going to be just like the Fusion of Goku and Vegeta. Yes, that awesome.

Jordan, your contribution means the world to me. Thank you, and keep kicking ass my brother.

6. Difficulties and failures

It might seem weird to put something unpleasant in the list yet be thankful for it. Well, I must say without difficulties and failures there will never be success. Success comes when we overcome those failures. The more difficult is it to get something done, there more worth it will be.

All the difficulties I faced during 2012, thank you for making me stronger.

7. Deadlifts.

8. Knowledge Bombs.

The more I learn the less I know. I realized this when I actually searched for ways to self educate myself on the things I love.

Honestly speaking, I’ve gain much more knowledge this year compared to the last 18 years combined. What makes this year so special? It’s because I actually made effort to search for books to read and study rather than the sticking to just the traditional school curriculum.

Learning is a process that never stops, and the purpose of learning is killed when you only do it because of a test.

Go get yourself some knowledge on whatever you are passionate about, because it will help you break free from the traditional boring perspective that you associate learning with.

I am telling you this because I am thankful for my self education.

9. Achievements.

I find it essential to acknowledge the achievements we make. This is because it allows you to tally it with the goals we previously set for ourselves.

For 2012, I’ve achieved a few milestones. I had my first print article published and 3 more followed right after. *Woohoo, I am giving out free high-fives right now! *

I also achieved new PR’s for my deadlifts, squat and bench and I am looking to compete in my first ever meet next year. Now who wouldn’t be thankful if their kick-assery increased when heavier weights are lifted?

10. Clients.

I’ve started taking in clients this year and I must say I am absolutely thankful. I applied the knowledge gained when I train my clients. After all, what’s the point of reading and reading but not putting it into practice? I might just turn up to be one of those internet warriors who squat 600lbs ass to grass online but can’t prove anything in person.

To my clients, keep kicking ass and thank you for making me a better trainer.

11. This Site.

I am so glad that I started this site. I hope I will be able to reach out and help my reader’s kick some serious ass.

2013 is going to be an awesome year, so keep your eyes peeled. J

12. You!

I saved the best for last 😉 I am crazy thankful that you are reading this right now. Without the support of my wonderful readers this blog will be a barren wasteland.

So thank you for making my blog an awesome and kick ass place!

Now you know the 12 things I am thankful. What are some things you are thankful for? Drop them in the comment section below ,and then share this to let the world know that I am thankful for your awesomeness

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