We've all been a little Grimey at times.

I love the Simpsons.

 

This is one of my favorite episodes.

Homer has a new co-worker named Frank Grimes. Much to Frank's dismay, Homer refers to him as Grimey.

He hates that.

Everyone loves Homer. Grimey doesn't get why. Grimey feels that is unfair.

 

Grimey becomes obsessed with Homer and his personal success. He doesn't understand how Homer has managed to go to the moon, meet presidents and live in a 2 story home because Homer is generally a screw-up. Grimey lives paycheck to paycheck in a small walk-up apartment. Grimey lives his life by the book. Homer is socially illiterate.

 

Grimey becomes obsessed with pointing out Homer's bumbles and eventually goes off the deep end.

Had Grimey just focused on himself, he could have soared. Instead, he plummets.

 

In our training, we have all had our moments where we have been a little like Grimey.

 

You may know someone who eats poorly but beats you in every cardio WOD. It doesn't seem fair. You are diligent with your diet.

 

Perhaps they just have a natural talent that has made a skill that you struggle with come to them easier. Like the 2nd time they try it. And you've been on a program for a year. AUGH!

 

Remember that success is found within yourself.

Inspiration is found with admiration, not bitterness.

Spite is a weight that only you carry. The barbell is heavy enough.

The skills are hard enough.

Choose to soar.

Don't focus on who is deserving in your eyes.

Choose to focus on you.

You deserve to put yourself first.

Celebrate you.

 

Don't be a Grimey.