What if we were put under a microscope similar to the one we placed athletes under?  What if our lives were blogged about and scrutinized?  What if our personal lives were misrepresented and judged- right or wrong?  Judge players commitment.  Judge their ability to stay focused during the off-season.  Judge their ability to eat well.

I propose a challenge.  Let's go public...

I am challenging you to list a "professional set of goals" that you would like to hold yourself accountable to for the coming season.  They can be anything.  How you will become an all-star at work?  How you can build chemistry amongst your team members?  How you will become a consummate team player?   How you will watch your diet or exercise?  Maybe list a specific work-out plan to improve strength, reduce your waistline or run a marathon for a purpose.

The bible says judge not, lest ye be judged.  We are bloggers and subsequently- judgers.  It's not New Years Resolution time.  This is the start of a new season where we can band together and judge each other the way we judge our sports icons.  I trust this group because the opinions are open and honest and I'm open to the challenge.  So much so that I'm proposing it..  Sometimes the words can sting.  But hey, I'm a professional.  I am the president of a small company.  I am well educated.  I am middle aged.  I am a former college athlete.  I am a former army officer and  I am no longer living in an athletic, soldiering body.  I am 5'10" tall and weigh in at 250 lbs.  I love me and know I can do better for my teams.  My family, my employees and my friends.

Personal Goals: Judge Me...

1.  30 minutes of cardio a day.

2.  Weight lifting (yes, I know what I'm doing) 4 days per week.

3.  Eat 5 small meals per day (160 grams of protein per day).

4.  No more soda.

5.  Quit dippin' Skoal.

I love sports.  I consider myself a decent athlete.  It's just time I start acting like it again.  I'm going to get under 200 lbs. by the end of the regular NBA season by doing it the right way.  Take the challenge and throw yourself out there as if you were a professional athlete.  Don't be afraid to open the debate and let others encourage you.  We all know that we control each and every decision we make each day.  I know I do a pretty dad-gum good job of living a good life that my kids can be proud of and will want to emulate.  I just want my inner athlete back.  I need my inner athlete back.  I will be posting a weekly Orman-mentary with progress.  Read it if you want.  Comment with whatever you want.  I don't care.  This is on me- for me- with hopes to inspire. 

Let the inner athlete out again...  Be real.