I hear it all the time: "Man, you're so lucky you get to work out all the time!" And yeah, I used to think that, too.
When I wasn't working out as a career, I would dream about how great it would be to spend my days in the gym, building the perfect routine, getting stronger, and doing what I loved every day.
But you know what? When I finally made it my life, I dreaded it. Seriously. The thing I had once dreamed about—working out all day, having all the time in the world to focus on fitness—started to feel like a chore.
I think we all tell ourselves stories about how certain things will be the most amazing experience ever. That when we finally reach the thing we've worked so hard for, we'll be happy, fulfilled, or complete. But the truth is, those "perfect" days are few and far between. Life keeps moving. And that dream just becomes your ordinary Monday.
Here's the real lesson I've learned: it's how you spend those ordinary days that truly defines you. You don't get to live in a dream all the time—sipping drinks on a tropical island or feeling pumped every day in the gym.
There will be moments when you still wish for something else. And that's normal.
It's the discipline to keep showing up even when the dream fades that matters. The endurance to keep going towards your goals, even when you realize that the reality isn't as shiny as you imagined.
After years of setting my life up to work out whenever I wanted, I realized I didn't want to spend all my time doing just that. Now, with the freedom to do whatever I want, I choose my family. I choose time to think, to learn, and to be creative with outlets like this. I choose to invest in new ideas, real estate, companies, and most importantly, myself.
When all I wanted was the time to work out, I didn't realize that having all the time in the world can be boring without purpose. Now, my purpose is much clearer. But I still struggle.
This is why I gave up alcohol. It numbed me, shut my brain off when I needed to face things. For me now, working out is something I do to give me energy for the rest of my life—it's not my life itself.
I wanted to share this with you because it's in those "boring" days, those down moments, that you find out what truly matters to you. Use that time to learn about yourself, to figure out what you want your life to be, not just what you think will make you happy. Keep yourself healthy through exercise and eating right, but also focus on your relationships, your mindset, and how you view yourself.
I hope you know that even people who have everything they thought they wanted still find themselves wanting more. The grass is always greener somewhere else. But the truth is, we have so much more control over our lives than we think.
I hope you take this week to reflect on all you do have, rather than what you don't. You have so much more power than you realize.
And if you're looking for a way to take control of your fitness in a way that fits into your life—without overwhelming it—I'd love to have you join the Zeus Method Training. It's not about perfection; it's about consistency, and showing up for yourself, day in and day out.
Let's keep moving forward, one day at a time.
Take care,
Nick Urankar
Nick Urankar