Inspiring Greatness

I thought this was inspirational. 

Muhammad Ali believing that he’s the greatest boxer.

And the child sitting in front with these huge red boxing gloves on–presumably dreaming about becoming the next Muhammad Ali!

The butterfly sitting on the boxing gloves in front of the child adds an interesting dimension, where the child dreams of developing into the “next great one,” just like a butterfly morphs from a caterpillar into a beautiful flying creatures with colorful and expansive wings. 

This child wants to fly and soar to greatness like Muhammad Ali did. 

We all need an inspiration that has overcome adversity to make it against all odds. 

For me, this inspiration was Rocky who rose from the streets to become a fighter and winner not only in the ring, but in life as a person of integrity and a mensch. 

If we dream it, it can be–with G-d’s blessing and plenty of hard work. 😉

(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Letting It Out

We hit the boxing gym last night for a little tour. 

Guys and gals working out on the punching bags, mitts, and pads. 

It was great to see the energy–push ups, sits ups, weaving and jabbing, kicks, and more. 

They even had an Israeli self-defense class, taught by what I believe was a non-Israeli–that was a little strange.  

I asked one guy who looked like he’d been around the block there, if he was one of the instructors, and he told me how he’s been boxing for 30 years. 

Curious, I said “What did you do before boxing?” He said, “Fighting! I’ve been fighting my entire life.”

Anyway, whoever is laying around the house in front of the boob tube day and night–you need to get out and try some moving and shaking. 

Great stuff, and right in the mold of my role model, Rocky!  😉

(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Motivate, BAM!

I took this photo of the wallpaper at the gym.

It has “motivate” embossed under the lady with the sparring gloves. 

They have similar hangings for swimming, weightlifting, cycling, and more around the fitness center.

I like them–they are motivational. 

Would be nice if the place also had some big windows, but this ain’t bad to keep it fresh. 

BAM! Exercise. BAM! Stay healthy and fit. BAM!  😉

(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)