3482: Time Management and Efficiency by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Productivity Habits

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[00:01:00] This is Optimal Health Daily. Time Management and Efficiency. By Ross Enamait of RossTraining.com. And I'm your host and narrator, Dr. Neal Malik. Hey there, happy Wednesday and welcome back to Optimal Health Daily, where I read to you from popular health and fitness blogs to help you optimize your health. Now, today is Wednesday and like I do every Wednesday, I want to share a little bit of inspiration with you. So with that, here we go.

[00:01:26] Quote, celebrate any progress. Don't wait to get perfect. Ann McGee Cooper Alright, now that we're in the right frame of mind, let's jump right in and hear today's post and start optimizing your life. Time Management and Efficiency by Ross Ennemite of RossTraining.com

[00:01:51] I started my first website in 2001. In the time since, I've sold books and DVDs to people in over a hundred countries. I've also received thousands of emails from readers around the world. I state these numbers not to brag, but to instead highlight the sheer volume of people I've interacted with over the years. Between the questions, comments and concerns, I consider each inquiry to be a valuable piece of data that helps me better understand how people feel about exercise.

[00:02:20] Throughout my years of interaction, one of the most common misconceptions I've seen is in regards to time management. Many educated adults honestly do not believe they have enough time to train effectively. They live under the false assumption that anyone who has developed better than average strength must have no life outside the gym. You can see two examples through the following comments. Both were emailed to me in response to a video. The first is one that I have seen many times before.

[00:02:50] Quote, what's the point of spending years of your life in the gym just to live a few extra years? End quote. Another common misconception comes from those who believe that I am paid to train and have no responsibilities in life. Quote, I respect your abilities, but unfortunately, the rest of us have jobs and families to support. End quote.

[00:03:14] And while these are just two comments from the last month, I couldn't tell you how many times I've seen almost identical thoughts being shared. The general consensus appears to be that individuals such as myself spend all day in the gym without a worry in the world. The reality, however, is that I am probably as busy as anyone you will ever meet. I do not have the luxury of training all day. I'm lucky to squeeze in an hour of uninterrupted exercise. I'm not paid to train.

[00:03:42] I still have a job to perform and a family to support. My approach to time management is simple. Wake up each day and accomplish as much as I can. That's the extent of my strategy. A day in my life is far from flashy. I wake up early to exercise, help get my kids ready for school, work throughout the day, and scramble to finish in time to coach youth sports in the evening. At this time of year, I coach my son's baseball team.

[00:04:11] Between practice and games, I'm on the field almost every night of the week. I then return home and usually have work to finish before bed. My training success is not the result of endless hours of daily exercise. Instead, I am the product of consistency over many years. I typically perform one primary workout in the morning. My morning session is when I go heavy and hard. Later in the day, I make time for a brief mini workout.

[00:04:38] I never take time for lunch, so while most people are eating, I try to squeeze in a few extra minutes of exercise. The specifics of the mini session depend on my goals. I may practice a particular exercise or perhaps target a specific objective like the core or my lower arms. At other times, I may work through a brief series of calisthenics. In the evening, I may take another 5 or 10 minutes and do something similar before bed.

[00:05:05] It all depends on how I feel and what I'm trying to accomplish. The total time that I spend training is nothing out of the ordinary. If I had to spend all day in the gym to achieve what I've developed, I wouldn't bother. There's more to life than exercise. So, while I do enjoy training, I enjoy the end result even more. I enjoy being healthy and physically active with my children. I never want to be the father who sits on the sidelines because he can't keep up with the kids on the field.

[00:05:34] In summary, perhaps a reminder is in order that we all operate within the confines of the same 24-hour day. Busy people do not have the luxury of 36-hour days. Instead, we make the most of our time. I am grateful for each day that I am given, so I sure as heck won't waste that time. Ultimately, we all make time for whatever is important to us. It is all about priorities. I'm not here to tell anyone what they should do with their time.

[00:06:04] I am simply reminding you that it is entirely possible to develop strength without investing hours upon hours each day. Use your time wisely, and plenty can be accomplished. Just don't expect for it to happen overnight. You just listened to the post titled, Time Management and Efficiency by Ross Enamait of RossTraining.com And I'll be right back with my commentary.

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[00:07:57] This is a job for Indeed Sponsored Jobs. Dr. Neal Malik here with my commentary. When I first read Ross's post, I laughed out loud. Not because there was anything wrong with what Ross was saying. Instead, it was because the experiences he's had were nearly the same as I've had. Ross began today's post by giving us examples of some of the comments he's received. Comments like,

[00:08:23] What's the point of spending years of your life in the gym just to live a few extra years? And, I respect your abilities but unfortunately the rest of us have jobs and families to support. I've heard these very same things from patients and clients. They'll say, I'd rather die a few years early and still be able to enjoy my cigarettes rather than stop smoking and be miserable. Or, You're only in shape because you actually have time. I understand these statements, but they are a bit short-sighted and unfair. Let's be real. So,

[00:08:52] There are some who aren't ready to dedicate their time to improving their health and wellness. And, As Ross said, That's perfectly fine. We are not here to tell people how to spend their time. But, For those that want to make a change, Which I'm guessing is most of you listening to this right now, We may need to prioritize those behaviors that we want to change. We make those behaviors top of mind like any other daily priorities we have. And then, With consistency, And if they remain top of mind,

[00:09:22] We'll eventually achieve the results we're after. Alright, That'll do it for another edition of Optimal Health Daily. Thank you so much for listening and thank you for sharing this show with someone. And, Of course, I will see you back here tomorrow where your optimal life awaits.