As 2024 has just begun, I want to share a powerful quote I heard in recovery: “Stop blaming and complaining your way through life. Winners live in the solutions. Victims live in the problem. And victims never win, my friends.”

Like anyone else, I face struggles daily. Sure, they’re “luxury problems”, but they’re problems nonetheless.

When we sit in these problems and bitch about them, we adopt a victim mentality. Sure, you can vent. It’s a natural release, but there is a fine line between processing feelings and wallowing in them. A perpetual state of complaint anchors us in negativity and disempowerment.

Gary V once said that everything going wrong in his business is his fault. At first, I couldn’t grasp this concept, but now it’s clear. If everything is your “fault”, then you can also be the solution. It’s not pity he’s aiming for, it’s empowerment. Radical ownership is the key to shifting from a victim mindset to a winner’s mindset.

Applying radical ownership to your life can transform everything. Otherwise, if it’s always someone else’s fault, there’s no reason to look in the mirror and change. Yes, life can be unfair. People may have wronged you, and circumstances might have been unfavorable. But there comes a time when you must turn inward, assess what you can change, and take decisive steps forward.

Radical ownership can be applied to whatever problems your facing. Weight loss, relationships, or any new years resolution. The mindset is the same: shift from blame to ownership, from stagnation and excuses to action.

As we embrace the new year, I urge you to take charge of your life. Stop seeing yourself as a victim. Embrace both the good and the bad, and take responsibility for your path. This isn’t just about making incremental changes; it’s about transforming your entire approach to life.

Remember, victims never win. But you’re not a victim. You’re a potential winner waiting to claim your victory. This understanding isn’t just a change in perspective. It’s a change to your whole life. To take the first steps toward radical ownership in your fitness journey, sign up for a free consultation today with one of our experts.

Welcome to 2024 – the year of your ownership and success!