The “Potcher”
The Potcher is someone who comes in and trains a little bit, then goes, then comes in. and does a little bit more, but never gives their heart and soul to their training, expecting magic to happen even if they are not willing to put the real work in.
My father once called me a Potcher when I was younger and it hurt like hell. Unfortunately, it was the truth.
I was getting into the habit of coming in, doing a bit of this, a bit of that and expecting great results and I somehow “deserved” success. I resented being called a potcher but I knew deep down he was right.
The next session I stayed longer, asked for some more advice and started training with people who I knew were in better shape than me, and although the sessions were ultra-tough I knew I would benefit from them.
The results eventually came in, but I soon learned that true results take TIME to happen, they take continues EFFORT, showing up for sessions even though you don’t really feel like it.
It was a valuable lesson and one I was determined to pass on. Some people still don’t get it, but many who train with us now totally get it.
They realise that to improve, you need strong foundations. You need to build not only your body, but a steely determination to inch forward one step at a time, even when the going gets tough (and it will).
The discipline you need to improve in your training and eating transcends perfectly to other areas of your life. If you can show you can STICK at something no matter what, accept there will be many ups and downs, then your likelihood of success goes WAY up in anything you put your mind to in life.
Anything that’s worth getting or achieving takes heart, it means you need to show up even when you don’t want to because deep down you know that effort will eventually be worth it.
Don’t be a “potcher”, seek real change in your life through hard work and continuous effort.
