When you think about a girl (or a computer game, a movie, spring break, etc.), it is very easy because the image of the girl is vivid and readily available on your mind. You can tap into that image any time you want.

It can even just pop up in your head randomly. It is even hard not to think about it. Everything is just so tangible!

Now, when you think about working on your goal of getting big and strong, is it the same way as when you think about a girl?

For most of you, it’s not. Everything is so abstract now. Nothing is readily available to think about. Work? Any time you think about it, you have to approach the problem again, trying to find a way to tackle it bit by bit. You are never sure of where you are on your progress line. You are not sure of what exactly you still need to do. In short, everything is blurred in your mind.

So how do we fix this problem?

• Think about your goal a lot more than you do now.
• Write your goals down on a piece of paper (follow these 6 steps. They are at the beginning of every good training book or article that you’ll ever read).
• READ that piece of paper first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed. At least until you know exactly and vividly what your goals are (until thinking about your goals is as easy as thinking about a girl).
• Always, ALWAYS check to make sure you know exactly where you are on your journey.
• Then think about what steps you can take to reach your goal on time (because there is always a deadline).

Don’t worry. It will not be hard. Because:

• It is pleasurable to think about your goal (here’s why).
• Your conscience will not leave you alone if you are not working on your goal.

RECAP: It is crucial that you know exactly and vividly what your goals are. Based on that, you must constantly check your progress, be aware of where you are on the journey, and think of ways to get there quicker.