The 40+1 Rule for Success

The 40% Rule, made famous by the Navy SEALs, states that when your mind is telling you you're done, you're really only 40% done. I built upon the rule to make it even more powerful — I call it the 40+1 Rule. The 40 is the knowledge that you always have the 40% reserve. The "1" is the addition of your deepest, strongest "Why" for why you are doing what you are doing. In training for the Iron Man Triathlon, my deepest why is to show my daughter that you can accomplish great things that many would never attempt. When you combine the 40% rule and your why, you create a mission for yourself that drives you more than you have ever driven yourself before. Take time to understand the 40% reserve that you have and find your deepest why for each area of your life. Then go out and make it happen.