I've had two "epiphanies" this week, in the wake of not getting a job I put my all into as interim. The first was stumbling on the following logic: Hypothetically, would I give up a portion of my salary to weigh less and be healthier? The answer is an unequivocal yes. So maybe it's a blessing in disguise that I have time to work on my weight before getting the bigger job. The second epiphany was realizing that fewer than 5% of people with the job I applied for are significantly overweight*. (I'm not saying that's why I didn't get the job.) So while I'm focused on my health for all the right reasons, statistically the fact is that losing weight may help my career, too.
*It's not a physical job, if you were wondering...this being President's Day, it's kind of like how all of the recent presidents and nominees range from very thin to slightly overweight. I mean, Bill Clinton was ridiculed for his weight, with this great SNL sketch and the nickname "Bubba," but if you look at him, he really wasn't even truly obese.
I just spent the weekend making a plan and I'm going to spend the week implementing it. I'll write about it in depth next week. I'm fortunate that I have my health, and I'm going to do everything I need to to keep it that way. Staying healthy is my my number one priority, and it should have been all along.
Again, thanks for your support.
3 comments:
What a great attitude Alan! I know with that mindset you will lose the weight you want to lose and gain the job you've been wanting!
Life requires us to reevaluate what's important from time to time. It's a good things because sometimes we don't realize where we are isn't really what we Ned or even want.
The one thing not to give up on though is yourself. You're a great guy Alan! Keep on trying and it will work out!
I love your attitude about the whole thing. You are doing right by putting and keeping your focus on your weight loss and fitness. You will be so ready for whatever comes your way!!
Keep focused!!!!
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