You read it every day.
You see it in our facility, on our website, and we say it a lot.
1% Better.
But what does it actually mean?
I think it starts with why.
Why does Spurling Fitness exist?
Spurling exists to impact, empower, and change the lives of those who are intimidated by the typical gym environment through strong coaching, continual accountability, a family-like community, and a desire to get 1% better each and every day.
That's our mission.
That's why we do what we do every day.
In an industry that has no regulations and "weekend trainers" giving you information, it can be tough to know what's right.
You get thrown lines like...
"Lose 20lbs in 20 days."
"Take this pill to speed up your metabolism."
"Eat this food to shrink your belly fat."
Those are all great examples of nothing but good marketing trying to promise you a quick-fix.
And you know what happens...
You try it, maybe you see results for a week or two, maybe a month, and then you gain it all back, plus more!
Am I right?
1% better is the opposite approach.
It's about slowly chipping away at things.
Realizing this is a journey and a marathon, not a sprint.
There is no end. There is no destination.
It's falling in love with the process.
1% better every day.
Just a little better than yesterday.
It could be that you got one more hour of sleep.
It could be that you got one extra round in on your circuit.
Or maybe it's one more serving of vegetables.
One more hour spent with family.
It's small behavioral changes that don't seem like much but have both a compounding and sustainable effect.
Not only do you get better results in the long-term, the results you do get you actually keep!
During a time when you feel overwhelmed about all the things that you could improve upon, 1% better gets you to take action, and start feeling better right away.
Just take one action.
We know that motivation is not something that you just wake up with.
Motivation comes from action.
You start doing something small, the momentum builds, and motivation is built through the action.
That one thing, 1%, could be the thing that kick-starts everything.
1% Better.
Does it have one definition?
I don't think so.
I think each our Spurling Family Members has their own definition of 1% better.
Their own story.
Ultimately it's there with the goal that this fitness stuff can be fun and enjoyable if you make it part of your day and surround yourself with the right people that will motivate and inspire you to be a little better every day.
1% Better.
Dedicated to Your Success,
Doug Spurling
PS: Tomorrow I'll share the story behind our other motto that stands alongside 1% better... "Spurling Strong."