Getting Started and Taking the First Steps

Talking the talk and walking the walk are two very different things. Sometimes the transition from talking about taking action to actually taking action can be tough. Whatever it is that you want to pursue must be highly significant and important in the first place! Otherwise why would you even do it? In the following Interview Segments Interviewee's are asked...  

"From your personal experience what’s the best way to get started after establishing what it is you want to do?" 

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Kagan Orton 2011 NABBA/WFF Junior Champion.

Iyengar Yoga Yogi Gael Warren

Martial Arts Legend Hugh Robinson

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Korey Gibson

If you dress the part and look the part, chances are you’ll play the part (1:40)

Andrew Ellis

Knowledge around the best things to do when starting is vital - for many this will mean getting support from others (3:19)
 

Johan Hausen

Finding a good coach or group is a good way to take the first steps plus it must be something you enjoy (4:24)  

Russell Maylin

If it’s possible, having a clear goal or direction initially is vital to success plus the difference between having a goal or a direction (6:11)

Break your goal down into achievable steps and keep the dream alive (1:34) 
 

Terry Gyde

Initially creating the habit of training is more important than the training itself (2:16) 

Steve Gurney

The 80-20 rule and getting past the motivational honey moon period (1:56) 
 

Hugh Robinson

It's essential to have a clear direction before starting plus the reasons people want to change in the first place (4:01)

Being accountable to other people as a way get started and stick with it (2:27)

The first four weeks are the toughest (1:02)

Jared Wilson

Getting over the initial hump and sticking with it (2:50)

How preparation can assist with on-going motivation (2:49)

Kagan Orton

Surround yourself with others who want it too when starting out (1:57)

Sue Storey

Having a clear initial direction or goal is important but be prepared to change it because often the body takes time to adjust (4:57)

Identify your weaknesses as a way to prepare for taking the first steps and focus on the things youre doing well (3:36) 
  

Jane Lockstone

I exercise because I’ve always been active but if you’re not in this position you could try this… (2:21)

Support, routines and enjoyment are things to consider when starting out (2:17)

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Tim Lindley

Eating healthier snack foods and fitting in exercise where you can is great way to start getting healthier (2:19)

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