These days, my two girls practically live at the dance studio preparing for their upcoming competitions. Often, they’re not around for dinner, so it’s just me, my wife, and our five-year-old son. Usually, after we finish our meal, I’ll make an espresso for my wife and me, and we’ll sit and chat for a while.
A couple of weeks ago, my son thought it would be fun to sit in my spot while I was making the espresso. When I returned to the table, I put the coffees down and decided to carry him back to his seat. As I went to lift him, though, he grabbed onto the tablecloth—and sure enough, both cups of coffee spilled. My cell phone was right there to absorb it all.
That wasn’t fun!
I grabbed the phone and quickly wiped it off. Everything seemed to be okay. The phone worked fine, but the smell—well, that wasn’t so fine!
In a way, the incident was a blessing in disguise. Up until this point, I was still using an iPhone 3GS. I’d had that thing for years without a problem, but people constantly teased me about my “ancient” phone.
The truth is, I’m not attached to my cell phone like most people are. I use it occasionally to check emails, send a text, or make a call—and the 3GS did that just fine. Why would I need another phone?
Recently, however, some apps have surfaced to help gauge recovery from training, but they require a newer iOS version. In The Business of Personal Training, I talk about some of the new advances in the training world that are intriguing, but I had yet to make the leap. Upgrading my phone had been on my mind, and this incident turned out to be the perfect excuse.
As I’ve mentioned before, things happen for a reason, and you should always look for the good in the bad. If something appears to be working against you, flip it and let it work for you. If you hold onto the “bad” and stress over it, you’ll literally worry yourself sick. Unlike zebras, we do get ulcers!
Turn that frown upside down. Not only will you live a happier, healthier life, but controlling stress will also help promote a more anabolic environment—and that means building muscle. That should make you smile!
