Driven.....

Driven, when I first thought about that word, it seemed obvious to me, as to what it meant.  As I progress through my current journey, the word continues to somewhat evolve. I honestly never considered myself a drive n person.  I always reserved that word for people who I perceived as successful, and built, and wealthy.  I figured i'd always be on the outside looking in, and that I'd never the "drive" that the successful people do.  Then I sat back, and I looked at what I have accomplished since October of 2011, the month that I decided that I was going to do whatever it took to not just "play" semi-pro football, but do everything I possibly could to train so I could be a stand out player.
I am trying to be the overly humble person that is almost annoyingly modest about their accomplishments.  Granted, I haven't cured cancer, and I haven't helped the homeless, but at the same time I haven't sat on my ass hoping things would happen for me.  The workouts, supplements, and skills training all add up to a sense of accomplishment.  I have really done something in the last 5 months, but at the same time, I have just begun.  Which leads me to my next point.  One thing I've found demoralizing, yet inspiring at the same time is the fact that you are never done.  Meaning, sometimes you think, hey if I get to 200lbs, i'll be done, or if I get down to 5% body fat i'll be done, or maybe, if I catch every pass thrown to me, I'll be done.  The truth of the matter is, you are never done.  The harder I work, and the more goals I meet, the more I find new things to accomplish.  I find more things I can be better at. You close one door behind you, and turn around, and there are 50 more doors in front of you.  I am not complaining though, I actually find it motivating.  What would this all be worth if it was easy?  Everyone would be a professional athlete if you didn't have to work hard at it.  I've really started down a life long path of health and wellness.  What I have gained in these 5 months are a new foundation to my life.  I am in great shape, and I am eating better than I ever have.  I am also very realistic.  I know that this is just the beginning, and I am not looking for an end.  I'll just keep setting milestones, and I'll just keep moving forward, and getting better.  Hopefully one day I can use what I have learned to inspire someone else to take a similar journey, and help them through it.  That is all yet to be determined.  I really wouldn't trade this for anything, I am honestly excited about the future, and where I am going.