Commitment to Excellence

While I am not a fan of the Las Vegas (formerly Oakland) Raiders, I have always admired the slogan that former owner Al Davis used to capture the franchise's philosophy - "Commitment to Excellence." A sign was prominently displayed inside their old stadium and is featured at their training facility, and this statement reflects the team's dedication to maintaining a high standard both on and off the field. This is one reason that the Raiders were one of the winningest teams of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and they earned three Super Bowl trophies.

A commitment to excellence has nothing to do with natural talent and ability, but rather a willingness to do the things that are required in order to achieve success. Jerry Rice is the greatest receiver to ever play in the NFL, but he was neither the fastest nor the most supremely gifted player that we have ever seen. However, nobody worked harder. A quote attributed to Rice is written on the wall at Dominion High School (where I coach football) that says, "Today I will do what others won't, so that tomorrow I can do what others can't." Sure, one must have significant genetic gifts in order to play in the NFL, but this philosophy is not limited to athletic endeavors. It is about developing the mindset that anything worth doing is worth doing right, going for what you want in life, but also making some sacrifices and sticking to a plan every day.

Total Results has had a commitment to excellence for over 20 years. Day in and day out we seek to provide the best exercise experience possible for our clients by utilizing a philosophy with a proven track record. We strive to keep learning and improving, never being satisfied with where we are or what we know. One great thing is that we tend to attract clients who have the same mindset. One of our longest tenured clients is a successful attorney who is in his early 60s and travels quite frequently for work. Because of his hectic travel schedule, he makes sure to book his appointments a couple weeks in advance and very rarely misses a workout, even if he has just returned from overseas. He recently went on a fishing trip with some friends, and at the end of the trip they took a group picture to commemorate the experience. They are all roughly the same age, but our client looks considerably younger and fitter than his peers, due in no small part to the consistent work that he has put in over the last two decades.

We have a husband and wife in their early 60s that have been Total Results clients for a little over three years, and both have exercised twice per week consistently in that time. They were recently on vacation and decided to water ski, which neither had done very recently. Accompanying them on the trip was their nephew, who I believe is in his late 20s. Our clients had no trouble at all, while their nephew did not fare nearly as well. When asked how it was that they were able to ski so well, our clients told their nephew about the work they had put in at Total Results. Our oldest client is 93 years old and has been exercising at Total Results since 2003, yet she was introduced to high-intensity weight training by her son in the 1980s. While she uses a cane to walk much of the time, she does not use one during her workout, and she rarely misses a session. That is a commitment to excellence. I can think of countless other examples of our clients being able to do more in life while exerting less effort. This is a product of consistent hard work and having a mindset of, "I can."

Total Results is an investment in yourself. Sure, you are making a financial commitment, but you are also making a decision to focus on what is important so that you can reap the benefits of the work you are putting in. We at Total Results have a commitment to excellence and a standard that we set for ourselves that must be met or exceeded every time. We have a relentless enthusiasm, which we believe is contagious, and it is that drive that keeps us going every day. How committed are you? How badly do you want to succeed? It is all within your control. Together, we can't lose!