You have to define your priorities, otherwise it's too easy to miss the point.
You can't drink your face off every night and go to the Olympics, and you can't go to the Olympics and enjoy a free, spontaneous and well-rounded lifestyle. These two examples are at opposite ends of the spectrum; extremes that few people live at, but they highlight the point. Most of us want to be somewhere in the middle, where we can best experience the most of what life has to offer, and this is where Hatchet lives. We'll help you identify where on the spectrum you land, so you can go from there.
We pursue meaning and satisfaction. We strive to look ourselves in the eye in the mirror each morning, and fall asleep each night content with who we are and the day we've had. It’s not about 6-pack abs or a world record marathon time, because for most of us to strive for something so specific would mean sacrificing too much of what this broad world has to offer.
Instead, it’s about being in the kind of shape, both mentally and physically, that allows us to confidently go forth through the world and experience those moments where we really feel alive, whether that means climbing mountains or simply keeping up with our grandchildren as we grow old.
It’s about substance and confidence, and when we dedicate ourselves to the lifestyle it's reflected back through form as well as function - in our eyes as well as our bodies.
Most of us aren’t out to be fitness competitors or world-class athletes. Most of us enjoy good food and know the joy that a few drinks with friends can bring. At the same time, there can be too much of a good thing, and this is true of everything from pizza to working out. To get the most out of life, balance and moderation are the key. We must balance work and play, discipline and indulgence, training and rest, and determining the ratio begins with defining our priorities.