Fit Focus: Go hard or go home achieving your goals

WHEN it comes to your goals for the new year you owe it to yourself to go all in on whatever that goal may be.

If it is too much and you are not sure you are capable of achieving it with the end result, being it will stretch you too far then you need to set a different goal.

If you can achieve it though you need to go ahead and do it, do not make half an effort. This is where sleepless nights come from, when we half arse on things and leave something on the table.

It doesn’t matter whatever your goal is or whether you fail to reach your goal or not, you just have to make sure you put everything you can into achieving that goal.

If you achieve it great well done that was meant for you, if you don’t achieve it that’s ok too once you put everything into achieving it, it wasn’t meant for you, and you just need to learn from that experience.

Without full and complete investment, putting in the required time, effort and resources you will never achieve any goal.

Mediocre efforts will only lead to mediocre results, and this applies to all areas of life from professional to personal.

These half-hearted efforts often leave room for regret. People who put in minimal effort tend to question themselves and their choices.

They might wonder, "What if I had gone all in? Could I have achieved more?"

This can lead to feelings of disappointment, and in many cases, it creates a barrier to future endeavours. The fear of regret can paralyze people from taking bold steps or challenging themselves.

On the other hand, when you decide to go “all in," you are actively choosing to commit yourself fully to a task.

This commitment doesn’t simply mean doing something for the sake of it. It means dedicating yourself to doing it well, putting in the necessary work and focus to ensure that you are giving your best effort.

When challenges arise, which they always do, if you are fully committed then you are far more likely to stay motivated and persist in your efforts to achieve success.

Michael Jordan became one of the greatest basketball players of all time not by doing things halfway but by pushing himself beyond his limits, day in and day out. Individuals like this did not just dip their toes into the water; they dove in, sometimes with great risks, but always with full commitment.

Going all in is not just about enthusiasm and passion, it’s also about discipline and consistency. In fact, dedication to a cause over time is often what separates success from failure. Many people start things with excitement, but that initial motivation quickly fades when obstacles arise.

However, individuals who commit fully to a task are more likely to persevere through difficult times. They understand that success is often built on the back of hard work and consistency.

The key is to stick with it, to be disciplined, and to continually put in the effort, no matter how challenging the journey may seem.

Committing fully to something also leads to personal growth. When you give your best effort, you stretch your own capabilities and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. It forces you to confront your weaknesses, develop new skills, and become a better version of yourself.

Even when the outcome isn’t what you expected, the process of going all in itself can be rewarding. The lessons learned and the improvements made during the journey are often just as valuable as the destination.

In relationships, for example, giving your all means investing time, energy, and emotional effort to make things work, rather than merely going through the motions.

It might involve confronting difficult issues, making compromises, and actively working on communication and understanding. The rewards of fully committing to a relationship often result in deeper connections, trust, and mutual respect.

Well, the same rules apply to every other aspect of life also.

"If you are going to do it, then do it. Don’t half-arse it, go all in” Half-hearted attempts only lead to mediocrity and regret, while going all in allows you to truly maximize your potential.

It demands dedication, consistency, and discipline, but the rewards — both external and internal—are worth it.

So, the next time you set out to achieve something, ask yourself: are you going to do it fully, or are you just going to half-arse it?

The choice is yours, and it’s the difference between succeeding or falling short of your true potential. You are the one who will have to live with the consequences and look yourself in the mirror every day knowing you left something out there.