You Can’t Do It... YET
You Can’t Do It... YET
That one little word changes everything.
Meet Salomon. Less than two years ago, he started his calisthenics journey. At the time, a single muscle-up felt impossible. He couldn’t do one. Not yet.
Fast forward six months of focused effort: breaking the movement into four key sections (Take-Off, Pull-Up, Transition, Dips).
Bit by bit, Salomon mastered each part, and finally, his first muscle-up came to life.
Yesterday, after relentless consistency and refinement, Salomon crushed a new personal record: 12 muscle-ups in a row.
What’s more impressive?
He’s a busy lawyer splitting time between LA and New York, balancing high-pressure responsibilities with the demands of his training.
No excuses, no shortcuts, just focused work.
So, What’s the Secret?
Whether it’s a fitness milestone or a life goal, daunting challenges often feel paralyzing. We’ve all been there, staring at a mountain, unsure where to begin.
The answer is always the same:
- Break it Down: Identify the components of your big goal.
- Simplify the Pieces: Break those components into actionable tasks.
- Focus and Build Momentum: Small wins compound into big achievements.
When you break a goal into manageable pieces, your brain shifts from overwhelm to clarity.
Small victories trigger a natural sense of progress and motivation. It’s like solving a puzzle, one piece at a time, until the full picture emerges.
This is how Salomon turned “I can’t” into “I can.”
It’s how I’ve tackled every calisthenics goal I’ve set for myself.
And it’s exactly how you can tackle yours too.
Add the Magic Word
Next time you think, I can’t do this, stop yourself. Add YET.
Then apply the puzzle-solving technique. Step by step, task by task, your once-impossible goal will move from a dream to a reality.
The only limit is your willingness to start.
