Attitude

One more day before the next big trip and yes, I am on the usual writing jag for displacement activity. Except, I leave in two days. The one day I’m referring to is the final workout in preparation for the trip. I will be glad to get it over with since my pre-trip conditioning is arduous and not something I could sustain in the long run. Why do it? It’s not like I’ll be leaping tall buildings with a single bound. It’s said that timing is everything, but it isn’t. You should never believe absolutes. Did I just say that? At any rate, attitude is a big thing. When I go into an expedition like this, I want to feel strong, fast and durable. That sets the tone with a very positive attitude. The fact that I may be wrong, fat and vulnerable, in spite of the program, is irrelevant. I feel good about this and it’s all about attitude. At the gym, Sherm noticed my increased activity and asked about it. I gave him the reason and he advised, “Watch out for the bears.” “Don’t warn me about the bears. Warn them about me.” It’s all about attitude.