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We all want instant results when it comes to fitness.
But if you're aiming for lasting change, forget about crash diets and intense workouts.
My year-long fitness journey (FY 23/24!) was all about tracking my daily progress and being patient.
It wasn't easy, but seeing myself get stronger both mentally and physically kept me motivated.
As someone who loves spreadsheets in the business world, I naturally took an organised approach to fitness. I made a custom tracker similar to my work projects. Every day, I logged my daily weight, workout status, how long I fasted, what I ate, and how well I slept. No excuses—I treated this tracker like my fitness bible.
Tracking wasn't just about logging successes – it was about figuring out what worked best for my body.
Just like in business, where the right strategies lead to success, I identified food combinations that fueled me and others that left me sluggish.
The result? This disciplined approach to tracking gave incredible results. By the end of 52 weeks, I lost inches off my waistline, shed over 22 pounds, and most importantly, I felt great!
Now, here's the surprising connection I discovered while tracking my progress: building a strong personal brand is a lot like getting fit. Neither happens overnight—it takes time, effort, learning from your mistakes (including those "cheat days" we all have!), and celebrating milestones along the way.
Many of our clients fall into the "instant results" trap while building their personal brand. We put in the effort, and craft a compelling story, but their phone doesn't explode with opportunities overnight. When it doesn't happen as quickly as they hoped, they often lose motivation and give up.
The key to success lies in patience. We also have clients who put their trust in our process. They understand that building a strong personal brand takes time and patience. Instead of expecting immediate results, they keep showing up and posting regularly. The results they see have often exceeded their initial expectations.
Consistent effort, strategic planning, and a commitment to long-term growth are the building blocks of a powerful brand.
Here are some real-life success stories in our case studies.
Think of your brand as a muscle. By regularly creating content, networking strategically, and sticking to your message, you'll see gradual growth. Just like those pounds you shed, the results will speak for themselves.
In fitness, a daily tracker helps monitor weight, workouts, sleep, and meals. In personal branding, use analytics tools to track website traffic, social media engagement, and content performance to monitor how you're doing.
We all have those days where we eat a little more cake than planned or miss a workout session. Everyone slips up sometimes. Track your diet for fitness just like you'd analyse a social media post that didn't resonate well. Learn from mistakes and adapt your plan to stay on track!
It's okay to indulge occasionally, as long as you're making healthy choices most of the time. Similarly, consistency—not perfection—is key in personal branding.
Whether it's losing a pound or getting a nice comment on your post, take a moment to celebrate – you deserve it!
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a strong body or brand. Trust the process and enjoy the journey!
So ditch the "quick fix" mentality. Embrace patience, track your progress, and celebrate small wins – both in your fitness and in building your personal brand.
The journey might be slow, but the payoff is huge: a healthier, happier you, and a brand you can truly call yours.
