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What my 6 yr old taught me about fear

Dealing with fear and trying to overcome it is something we all struggle with in some area of our lives.

For my six year old, Jeremiah, it was jumping off the high dive at the pool on Saturday.

The high dive was 10 feet high.

He climbed to the top and looked down.

Immediately he started to fear!

​Jeremiah tried to overcome his fear by just walking down the diving board but once he got to the end, he would get too scared and walk back.

He spent a good 5 minutes on top of the diving board trying to overcome his fear but finally relented and walked back down the ladder:(.

When he came down he saw his grandpa Ron.

Ron is someone who he respects highly and sees him like a superhero:).

Jeremiah said Ron, “grandpa if you jump off the high dive first, I’ll be brave enough to jump.”

Jeremiah didn’t know that five minutes before, Ron told me he wasn’t going to jump off the high dive because he was afraid his balance wouldn’t hold up and he’d fall.

Sure enough, Ron put away his own fear and said yes to give his grandson confidence.

He climbed the ladder and jumped.

Ron came out of the pool with a big smile on his face:).

Now it was Jeremiah’s turn.

He climbed the ladder with trepidation while trying to be brave.

As Jeremiah walked to the edge he kept saying, “The Lord is my strength.”

He took one step and let gravity do the work.

Jeremiah came up out of the water he was screaming with joy!  “That was awesome!”

Jeremiah developed a new found confidence in himself.

Jeremiah then proceeded to jump off the high dive 20 more times:).

Seeing Ron sacrifice his own fear to instill confidence in his grandson reminded me of an important principle.

“As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another.”  Proverbs 27:17

When we are battling fear, having that person in our corner gives us the confidence to overcome and succeed.

This month at Ultimate Performance Training is BRING-A-FRIEND MONTH.

It allows you to get a complimentary consultation and training session.

If you are struggling with consistency in reaching your fitness goals and need that person in your corner to help you overcome and succeed, I would love for you to come as my friend and try us out!

Strength doesn’t come from from what you can do.  It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.

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Brad Updegraff
Brad Updegraff
2022-07-05
Marc really gets it! I really like his innovative approach to strength and mobility training. He is awesome for accountability and motivation and will keep you informed and engaged!
Elise Haschke
Elise Haschke
2022-07-04
Ultimate Performance really helped me achieve my health goals - strength, flexibility and improved mental clarity. Marc is able to meet you where you're at and create workout plans specific to your needs. And I love receiving his daily emails with tips and reminders to live your happiest, healthiest life! I highly recommend Marc and Ultimate Performance as a partner on your path to wellness and wellbeing.
Vatina Robinson
Vatina Robinson
2022-07-01
Quality training for lifestyle wellness!
Tim Oshaughnessy
Tim Oshaughnessy
2022-07-01
I have been working with Marc for almost two years. He has been extremely effective in reducing neurogenic pain in my hips and knees. In addition, he has worked on my balance and overall strength which was in serious need of attention. Marc is very responsive to designing exercise strategies to meet **your** specific goals and needs. I highly recommend Marc if you are looking for an exercise physiologist or trainer.
Walt Manly
Walt Manly
2022-07-01
Excellent service and care, even if I am his Dad!
Kristal Timmerman
Kristal Timmerman
2022-07-01
After many tried and failed programs either online or in a public gym or CG, I finally have a program I have stuck w consistantly for over a year. At the year mark, I even decided that I loved going to UPT so much, I upped my sessions from 2x to 3x a week. Now, I am sad if I miss a session. My pain is gone. I was a chronic pain patient for over 10 years with various issues causing said pain. Marc's knowledge of how muscles work and how to guide them back to their proper place is pretty cool. When he asks how your body is feeling, he expects you to tell him if something is off so he can help and prevent further injury. Plus... he tells corny dad jokes.
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