GoalKeeper Cards

I keep a deck of cards in my purse. But these ain’t no cards for Poker, baby.

I came up with these GoalKeeper Cards. It’s a really simple tool to help keep me on track. It motivates me when I feel like a slacker. It’s a pick-me-up when I’m feeling overwhelmed. It helps me fight back when I’m overrun with the false feeling that I’ll never reach my goals.

Inspirational pictures and quotes from famous people are cool. Sure. But sometimes you just gotta listen to that inner voice that’s screaming for you to succeed.

My deck of cards is with filled with truth that spilled out from my heart. The cards speak to me. Your own GoalKeeper Cards might say something similar or be totally different. There is no wrong thing to write on your cards. They are yours to personalize to your own situation. Whatever helps propel you forward — words or pictures. Put it on the card. Keep the deck with you wherever you go. Look at the cards often.

But this isn’t just about fitness. Use the cards to as a tool to tackle goals in every area of your life.

A blank-faced deck of Bicycle cards is uber-cheap. You can choose from the blank-faced cards with Blue Back or the blank-faced cards with Red Back. Just be sure to write on the card with a marker. Let the writing dry before handling the card. Otherwise, it’ll smear. Don’t use a ball point pen on the cards. It won’t work out well.

Sometimes I question why I make the sacrifices I do, all in the same of reaching my goal. Is it really worth it? I get weary sometimes –mentally and physically — I get tired. But I can’t let that stop me.

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