“Some people say motivation doesn’t stick. Well either does a shower-that’s why we advise you to take one everyday.” – Zig Ziglar

Today I wanted to share with you a little motivational film, 212 degrees, that always gets me inspired up to take my game  to the next level.

I was first given the book to this by Todd Durkin and it had a big impact on me as a fitness professional as well as a person.

If you need a little kick in the pants right now or if you’re having a crummy day then hit the play button on the video below.

I like to watch this video when I’m feeling lazy or down in the dumps and it really helps me to re-focus and get out of my funk.

This film will show you how much taking your game to the next level really means and the power of discipline when it comes to achieving your goals and dreams.

Here are a few key points that I personally took away from the 212 degree video…

Good is the enemy of Great. I know everybody doesn’t necessarily want to put the work into having a perfect dream body, most people just want to look hot in their bathing suit.  But if that’s not motivation enough to be great, to you what is?  Maybe you want to have a high position in your occupation or you’re want to be a great parent or a great spouse.  Whatever it is you truly want to be great at, it’s all about having the discipline of being great, and not just settling for “good.”

The Margins of Victory are Small. Finishing those extra few reps when your muscles are burning and your hearts pounding out of your chest will get you those results that you truly want.  Doing your workout from start to finish when you’re dead tired and cranky as heck will completely set you apart from those who would rather sit on the couch and watch the boob tube.  Doing the small things consistently can make a champion out of you.

It’s Up to You. All of your success and failures will come from yourself and yourself only.  We all hear stories of people going from rags to riches because they had a dream and worked their butt off to accomplish them.  It’s easy to say some people are successful because they were “born” to do it and because of some of special circumstances.  But I’m a firm believer that anybody with their head on straight can accomplish anything they want.  But it comes down to the fact if you have the discipline and passion to give that extra degree.