Adaptation Should Be Your Enemy

Adaptation is defined as a form or structure modified to fit a changed environment. To many adaptation is what is desired. Mainly because it's comfortable and the feeling of being in control is important. I'm here to tell you adaptation shouldn't be tolerated unless you would like to stay exactly as you are right now. Can you see yourself doing exactly as you are doing now for the rest of your life and being happy doing it?

This applies especially for people trying to change their physical appearance by either toning up, losing weight or increasing muscle size. If these outcomes are desired then doing the same thing over and over again is only going to waste your time. Any change must be bought about by an increase or a change in the stimulus to evoke the desired end result. I have seen it myself in a gym I was once a member of. Walking back in their recently I saw familiar faces and familiar bodies. Don't get me wrong I applaude them for sticking to their exercise regime but if they are hoping to elicit a change, it aint going to happen. Same applies with running, riding or weights training. No increase in intensity, distance or format will allow the body to adapt and won't gain any benefit out of the activity after a while.

Same goes with personal development, education or anything for that matter; if you adapt and then don't change you aren't growing. I have heard some people state that if you aren't growing then you are dying!!!

So if growth and development is important for you then don't get comfortable for too long. Find new challenges, attempt new tasks. Bump up the weights in the gym and make your session shorter. Read a self development book and implement the changes. Just keep pushing the boundaries a little so you aren't ever in total control. A common theme I hear with succesful people is that their lives are like organised chaos. Never in control totally but not out of control either. Don't go with the mob get on the outer and see where it takes you. Make adaptation your enemy and if you aren't sure how to do this seek assistance.