Be PROUD of how hard you work - Think about motivating others and you will end up motivating YOURSELF!

Part of the whole mystique of being inspired by someone is knowing that the person is proud of what he or she has done.

1. Be Proud Of What You Have Done

Regardless of what the feat is, be proud of what you have accomplished because it took a certain mindset, determination, and passion to reach your goals. Most of those people that have been or need to be inspired are more than likely feeling down on themselves and are looking for something to make themselves feel a sense of pride again.

Seeing someone coming out of a gym with that confident look is something to be admired. You are focused on your goals and going to the gym every day and not cheating on the diet shows that you are organized, dedicated, and successful.

All of those qualities are what people look for themselves and seeing it helps them realize that it is reachable for them too.



2. Be Humble
Although you should be proud of what you have done on your journey, most people don't like those guys that brag about everything they have done day in and day out. Everyone has an ego but being a braggart not only fails to inspire people but it actually will turn most people off of what you are doing.

I am sure you have heard the stigma about how those muscled up guys in the gym are so narcissistic and do nothing but admire themselves in the mirror and have stuck up attitudes. That is not the image that inspires people.

Being the first one to talk about yourself, making claims about yourself, and feeling the need to tell everyone of your accomplishments doesn't show confidence. It seems like a cry for attention and praise.

Now if someone asks you about what you are doing, then obviously they want to know more about you and this is the time to talk about your accomplishments and accolades. Talking about yourself is okay as long as it is the proper forum and you know your listener could be inspired by what you have done.


3. Be Approachable
Chances are someone is going to work up the courage to finally approach you and ask if you can share any wisdom that can teach them to do what you have done. Taking the time to talk to people, especially younger people, goes a long way in showing others that they not only can do what you have done, but they should do it.

I don't care if you are a bodybuilder, pro athlete, successful CEO, or the employee of the month at the office. Being a nice person goes a long way in proving to others that they need to do what you are doing. Nothing beats being positive.

Now if you are in the middle of training when someone approaches and you really want to stay on the task at hand, there is a positive way to handle this. You can tell the person that you really need to concentrate on the training session and if he or she wouldn't mind waiting a little bit, you will be happy to talk afterward.

If you need to get out of the gym in a hurry, pass on an email address and say to contact you that way and you will be happy to help. Most people will understand you saying no as long as you show that you are interested in helping somehow.

I feel the greatest honor I have ever received is when people have said that I have inspired them to start training, eating, and living as a bodybuilder or fitness athlete. I feel a little stronger during the next workout.

 

Knowing you have that same power and potential should give you that same energy the next time you are in the gym and you may inspire someone along the way.

~ Taken from BodyBuilding.com