Identifying Obstacles And Making Plans To Overcome Them

I'm leaving this Saturday for training @ prime. So.. its upon me! Everyone says that training is grueling and you will likely feel like quitting at some point. In short, you just have to get through it and then you will be ok.

I've been giving some thought to different obstacles I will likely face and how to overcome them. No different than if you go on a diet, you know what your own pitfalls will likely be. You will clean your cabinets of all your non approved food items and maybe have some quick "i don't wanna screw up" snacks available.

Feel free to add your own obstacles "it may not pertain to only training, but everyday" and solutions.

Feeling overwhelmed "i'm in over my head!" -- Look around, you are not alone

Homesick -- I'm doing this to make things better at home

Tired and needed a shower two days ago -- Wash up "wet wipes!" and walk towards the light at the end of the tunnel

I hate being the "new guy" -- I am the new guy!, don't let your ego steal this learning experience

I'm really not getting along with my trainer -- How I feel now is temporary, what I learn is forever

Getting bored waiting to practice your backing, so you start talking about bronco busting, or how the Steelers did, or fishing/hunting, anything to avoid watching and helping someone doing backing practice.

Dan...you are obviously a person who likes to be well prepared. That's really good, because effective preparation is indeed a big part of this job. Not everyone "gets" that at first.

However considering where you are in the process, try your very best not to think too far ahead getting caught up in the scope of what you need to learn. Take this one day at a time, one step at a time, conquering the challenges and learning tasks you are facing in the moment, next 8 hours, not allowing yourself to become the slightest bit distracted with what tomorrow or the day after brings. Yes there will come a point in time you will be required to "test-out"...adequate rest, quality practice and focused studying is the best way to be prepared when that day arrives.

Deep breath...even keel. Don't let the highs get you too high, and the lows,... too low. Stay positive at all times!

Safe travels. Good luck.

Thanks G-town. I am pretty nervous about training and I think I was trying to swallow three months at one time :) Appreciate the advise.