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5 Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dad

Sunday is Father’s Day.

-Picture of my dad and brother and I at a Padres and Dodgers game a few years ago

In honor of that, I want to share with you 5 lessons I’ve learned from my dad that you can apply to your own life.

These definitely will help in your fitness journey but most definitely can be applied to other aspects of your life as well.

1.) Work with excellence

I was taught from a very young age that no matter what job you do, do it to the best of your ability.

My dad modeled this on a daily basis from growing his business to doing yard work.

You always do your best regardless of the task.

2.) Take responsibility for your actions

When you mess up, take ownership of your mistakes and learn from them.

To reach your goals, it’s vitally important that you be honest with yourself about what’s holding you back and improve upon that.

3.) ​​It’s not too late to start over

​A couple of years ago, my dad was one step away from having to take insulin on a daily basis due to his type II diabetes.  

He made a choice to change his lifestyle by exercising and changing his diet.

As a result he lost 20 lbs and has kept it off for the past 5 years.

4.) Have character

Growing up I was taught that character is how you act when no one else is looking.

Your work ethic, morality, and choices that you make shouldn’t change because someone isn’t in the room with you.

5.) Persevere under trial

You get to see the true character of someone when their backs are against the wall.

That happened to my dad in his early 40’s when he lost his job and had to start over.

He made the decision to start his own business and money was very tight because he was the sole financial provider of the home.

In spite of that, he always made every sporting event for my brother and I.

He kept a very calm demeanor around the home and didn’t let the stress he was going through transfer to the rest of us.

Regardless of his circumstances he didn’t let them define who he is.  

​Thanks for taking the time for letting me share some wisdom from the wisest person I’ve ever met!

I hope each and every one of you have a fantastic Father’s Day!

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Brad Updegraff
Brad Updegraff
2022-07-05
Marc really gets it! I really like his innovative approach to strength and mobility training. He is awesome for accountability and motivation and will keep you informed and engaged!
Elise Haschke
Elise Haschke
2022-07-04
Ultimate Performance really helped me achieve my health goals - strength, flexibility and improved mental clarity. Marc is able to meet you where you're at and create workout plans specific to your needs. And I love receiving his daily emails with tips and reminders to live your happiest, healthiest life! I highly recommend Marc and Ultimate Performance as a partner on your path to wellness and wellbeing.
Vatina Robinson
Vatina Robinson
2022-07-01
Quality training for lifestyle wellness!
Tim Oshaughnessy
Tim Oshaughnessy
2022-07-01
I have been working with Marc for almost two years. He has been extremely effective in reducing neurogenic pain in my hips and knees. In addition, he has worked on my balance and overall strength which was in serious need of attention. Marc is very responsive to designing exercise strategies to meet **your** specific goals and needs. I highly recommend Marc if you are looking for an exercise physiologist or trainer.
Walt Manly
Walt Manly
2022-07-01
Excellent service and care, even if I am his Dad!
Kristal Timmerman
Kristal Timmerman
2022-07-01
After many tried and failed programs either online or in a public gym or CG, I finally have a program I have stuck w consistantly for over a year. At the year mark, I even decided that I loved going to UPT so much, I upped my sessions from 2x to 3x a week. Now, I am sad if I miss a session. My pain is gone. I was a chronic pain patient for over 10 years with various issues causing said pain. Marc's knowledge of how muscles work and how to guide them back to their proper place is pretty cool. When he asks how your body is feeling, he expects you to tell him if something is off so he can help and prevent further injury. Plus... he tells corny dad jokes.
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