One Push-Up, One Sit-Up and One Jumping Jack

“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”

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This morning, I almost skipped my mini-exercise routine. I was tired. I felt sorry for myself. And honestly, I just didn’t feel like it. Then a story came rushing back to me—one that stopped my excuses in their tracks.

Years ago, I heard about an elderly man who walked into a gym and turned heads.

He was in his early nineties—yet his body was lean, powerful, and incredibly strong. His chest was broad, arms defined, legs like tree trunks. His back was solid, yet supple. Even his white hair carried a kind of youthful energy, matched only by the twinkle in his steely blue eyes and the vibrance of his spirit.

Someone asked him his secret.

He smiled and said,

“Over 70 years ago, I made a promise to myself: every day, I would do at least one push-up, one sit-up, and one jumping jack.”

The person was confused. Just one?

He nodded and replied,

“That first one is always the hardest. But once I start, the rest takes care of itself.”

That story hit me all over again today—and maybe it’s exactly what you need to hear right now, too

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The hardest part of any journey is getting started. Not because we’re incapable, but because we let fear, doubt, or discomfort paralyze us before we ever take the first step.

But progress doesn’t require perfection. It doesn’t demand huge leaps. It just asks for consistency—and the courage to take one small step.

So let me ask you:

• What’s one step you can take today to move toward your dreams?
• One phone call?
• One meaningful conversation?
• One healthy meal?
• One sentence of that book you’ve always wanted to write?

Don’t wait for the perfect time. Take that one action—today. Because as a good friend’s father once said:

“A little bit of something is better than a lot of nothing.”

You’re not alone on this journey. If you’re ready to break through your barriers and create lasting transformation—whether it’s in your health, business, relationships, or purpose—I’d love to support you.

✅ Check out my Breaking Through Online Course

✅ Or reach out to talk about speaking engagements or coaching programs designed to help you step into your full power.

Let’s make your “someday” start today.

With gratitude,
Chris Natzke
Black Belt Leadership Speaking & Coaching