10 ideas from the book "Ultra" on how to dramatically change the lives of (+ audio version of the material)

Book Finding Ultra, published in Russia under the name "Ultra" - is the story of human transformation, which has come down to the bottom of alcohol dependence and scored 20 extra kilograms on fast food in the athlete who overcame two intensive Ultraman triathlon and unique test Epic 5, which includes five triathlons in one week. Each of these tests was the sport for Rich Rolla is not just a competition, and struggle with himself.

In addition, Rich Roll, despite his initial skepticism, became a supporter of a vegan diet, ie the system power, which excludes not only meat and fish, but also any other animal products, including milk and eggs.

However, perhaps the most impressive fact of biography Rich Rolla - that this transformation he made when he was in his forties.

human book with such an inspiring story could not become a bestseller, which is confirmed by the ratings and reviews of most readers.

Although mostly this book is devoted to describing the events of life and transformation Rich Rolla, it is enough ideas to inspire you to change for the better.

Idea number 1. Believe in something that can do more

Even if you are not young and it seems that all of your successes behind us, if you have a detrimental dependence and overweight, if surrounding you put on the cross, you can change your life for the better, to ensure that they could not even dream about anything.

This is demonstrated by the history of Rich roll and its transformations: from the feeble and insecure boy, he became a budding swimmers who were willing to take the best US universities. Then, having thrown a workout, a budding swimmer addicted to alcohol, so much so that it every day begins with a few cans of beer. Having treatment and rethinking his way, he gave up alcohol and became a respectable family man, and then fully giving up junk food, Engaged in sports and became an outstanding athlete who has passed several difficult triathlons.

Rich Roll managed to radically change their lives. What is his secret? In the book, the author is not handing out tips in the spirit of "do this and do not do it", but its history has taught a lot.

The changes start with the belief that change is possible.

Rising on a new path, Rich Roll believed that he could pass it to the end. Self-confidence has helped to open a second wind, and not give up when problems arose that forced many to quit the job. The tests, which withstood the author led him to the conclusion that we do not limit the body and the mind. The book Rich Roll describes several cases when it seemed that power is running out, and when he was ready to surrender. But it was enough to pull myself together, just begin to move, and he did what seemed impossible before.

Faith alone is not enough. Changes require a very serious effort. And no matter how obvious or had this idea, many people just are not ready for test to overcome, are sure to arise on a new path. According to Rich Roll, one of his qualities - is the inability to be content with moderation. This trait often brings people to complete self-destruction. However, as is shown by the author, it is possible to direct and constructive channel.

Rich history Rolla makes you wonder if we believe in ourselves, we are sending to their passion and energy, not to destroy there life with his own hands. It clearly shows that the retreat from rising above itself - the way to the abyss.

Idea number 2. Note the alarm bells

Have you ever considered the feeling of a tipping point, when you feel that the two paths in front of you and that matter which of these you choose to go, depends on your whole life?

Basically there is a choice between what to leave everything as it is, and in order to live a new life. Take the first decision easier, the second seems to be too difficult, but most likely, the internal name it you think is right.

Which path will you choose? Simple or complex? What if this is the only possibility and the other is not?

Rich Roll sure that these moments determine our lives. They can be the beginning of transformation, or your life will suffer derailed with a vengeance. These insights are extremely rare, and as time passes it seems that fate gave a chance. Rich Roll calls have to use it, otherwise it will disappear without a trace. As the author himself admits, he was lucky to survive the two illumination and twice to make the right choice.

Once - in a rehabilitation center, where Rich finally realized that he is an alcoholic, and he did not want them to be, and the second time - on the eve of the fortieth anniversary, when, rising with great difficulty, several stairs, he realized that he has turned into ruins and flabby that it was time to change the image life.

Idea number 3. If you are on the path of change, you need a specific plan

Changes - big and difficult job. This is not a discovery, but many are retreating at the first difficulty. Rich Roll was not so: just like a man possessed, he practiced, combining their own business and sports.

In many ways, the author helped that he set himself the ambitious but tangible goal and had a specific plan for achieving them. And, as history shows Rich Rolla, no matter if in the process there will be new goals, the main thing that they were.

So, Rich Roll originally wanted to participate in a triathlon IronmanBut then I decided to test himself in a more complex Ultraman triathlon, which showed the best result among athletes from the United States. The next goal was to overcome the five triathlons in five days - of Epic 5, an unprecedented trial that Rich went with a friend - an athlete with a paralyzed hand. However, due to a number of difficulties, including an incredible exercise, probation period had to be extended by two days.

Example Rich Rolla shows how important goals and their implementation plan. The only way you will be able to correctly calculate their time and energy, not to act at random and hope for the best. If you want to change for a long time, but it does not work, maybe the reason is that you do not clearly define for yourself what it is you want to achieve. Then, following the example of Rich Rolla it makes sense to develop a clear strategy and adjust it as new data become available.

Idea number 4. For the changes you have to make sacrifices and to overcome doubts

Here it is not just that the need to abandon what was once enjoyed from fast food - someone who wants to lose weight, or from Internet surfing - the one who wants to become more effective. It's about more serious casualties.

Rich Roll set a specific goal - to reach the finish line of the triathlon Ultraman, but on the training he had very little time.

To do this he had to sacrifice a lot.

• Find time - to abandon of the customer, less to see his family, his wife realized the benefit of his passion.
• Revise diet and lifestyle, and the author came to this dramatically.
• Due to the fact that the author has become a lot of time to devote to physical development, his income decreased significantly.
• To overcome the inner doubts. Many times in the pages of the book Rich Roll plug inner voice that tells him: "Come on, throw, who cares, do not be ridiculous. You are already old, you need to feed the family, and you run marathons. "

What helped Rich Rolle chosen path continue, despite the internal and external obstacles of doubt? Of course, the support and understanding of family, but no less important factor - the moral certainty that what he is doing - right.

The idea of ​​number 5. You will need the help and support of others

Rich Rolle lucky: all the positive changes it supported spouse and children. But this is not all: the environment often pulls us down.

The simple truth is that Rich Roll emphasizes on the pages of his book, is that whatever the right things you say, no matter how positive example not shown, you never can not make anyone change.

But it's not just others. If we do not want to help us, no one would be unable to help us. Rich Roll recalled, despite the fact that his typical day begins with a few cans of beer, despite repeated fines for drunk driving, despite the fact that he has destroyed his career swimmer and did not use the unique opportunities that gave him an elite education, despite the fact that he despised himself and he was disgusted with his lifestyle, he did not want him leave. Only genuinely want to change his life, he was able to do it.

Rich history Rolla shows that changes in the way we can not do without other people: relatives understand, experienced mentors, friends with similar interests.

Having lost the right path, people often deny the obvious. Thus, the author of a long time did not acknowledge that he was an alcoholic. His cure began only when he realized his problem and asked for help from other people.

The idea of ​​number 6. It may be that you will like what it used to ridicule

Rich Roll radically revised his attitude to food. As the author himself admits, he had previously thought vegans only someone like religious fanatics, and did not consider the argument about the benefits of plant-based diet seriously. However, when it is time to abandon the old way of life, he decided to go on a vegetable diet, and he liked it so much the results of his experiment, he became a staunch supporter of a vegan diet, with an emphasis on the whole plant and maloobrabotannye products.

The author notes that this power system has given him a clear mind and a healthy body. He also refused to foods containing gluten, noting that they make him drowsy. Rich Roll has come to the conclusion that the relationship between the state of health and the fact that a person eats.

Nevertheless, the author is not campaigning readers to abandon animal food, but rather offers also carry over an experiment to make on their own experience, will improve if the new power system of their state of health or not. But given the fact that the diet should be thoughtful and useful. For example, French fries or toast with jam, can be formally and vegan foods, but they obviously will not improve the physical condition.

The idea of ​​number 7. Physical activity will help you in your personal transformation

You can spend a lot of parallels between the descriptions of the sports test Rich roll and spiritual practice. And it is no coincidence, because the sport twice helped the author to change the direction of life: first, giving confidence while learning at school, and then during the transformation into a mature age.

Somehow in the midst of exhausting tests Rich Roll felt what he called the state of unity, integrity, out of body. Despite the fact that the author does not delve into this topic, it can be concluded that test their physical abilities helped him survive a truly mystical experience.

Many people say that exercise helps them feel better and psychologically that jogging leads to life, and the walking tour helps to put in order thoughts.

Several studies have shown that the human brain works best when driving. This means that between body and mind there is a connection.

Even if you are not going to participate marathon and become an athlete, enter into your life more physical activity. Not necessarily to buy a gym membership and sophisticated technical devices, just move more.

The idea of ​​number 8. Often, to be faster, you need to slow down

History shows Rich Rolla, even experienced athletes may not know how to train.

The author was lucky to find a coach who is not embarrassed by his ambitious goal to test himself Ultraman triathlon and who helped him get in shape.

Rich Roll made a mistake common among triathletes during training too have loaded your body, engaging and running to exhaustion. But the coach told him that triathletes who needs to train endurance, you need to focus not on the training of anaerobic energy incineration system, and in training the aerobic system.

• The anaerobic system is running on sugar, activated during sudden extreme loads and load it can be no more than half an hour.
• Aerobic same system runs on oxygen and fat, and the athlete trains endurance, we must first improve the efficiency of its work.

To train the aerobic energy incineration system, the athlete need to literally slow down: to be engaged so that the heart rate does not exceed 130-140 beats per minute. Usually, young athletes are training in the "twilight zone", which do not develop either aerobic or anaerobic capacity. Although such training can improve well-being, they do not help to train endurance, and eventually may even cause the body harm.

A gradual increase in the volume of aerobic training, as well as the method of periodization - alternation of several weeks intensive training with a week vacation - enabled Rich Rolle confidently withstand toughest triathlon test.

Coach Rich taught that tests the endurance award goes to is not the one who can run faster than all but the one who advances to the last. And as the author admits, it is possible that this rule applies to life.

Idea number 9. Pay attention to achieving the right state of mind

When Rich Roll started the treatment of alcoholism, he realized that his illness - an illness perception and that its causes are rooted in unresolved psychological problems: fear, uncertainty, complex inferiority.

Defeat Alcoholism means to him not just a "tie" - it was necessary to change the perception of reality, listen to inner demons. Learning to find the meaning and source of joy in something other than alcohol, Rich Roll back to a sober life.

The correct state of mind is necessary, including for sporting achievements, what Rich Roll See for yourself. If an athlete is in the power of negative emotions, meaningless experience, regretsThen spend your precious energy is wasted, which affects the results. The endurance test is equivalent to the loss, so the athlete must be able to stop the negative inner monologue and restore emotional balance, for example, by means of meditation.

Idea number 10. When you follow the call of the heart, the universe does everything to help you

Of course, for many, this idea may seem too mysterious. Indeed, in the book it is voiced wife Richa Rolla, which is interested in esoteric teachings and alternative medicine. Nevertheless, her words and support in moments of doubt helped the author to realize that life in regret unfulfilled dreams is much worse than the temporary financial difficulties, and that people usually do not worry about that, about what you need.

The conviction that they are on the right track, helped Rich Roll and his family stand together and look at the obstacles are not as insurmountable difficulties, but as an opportunity.

concluding comments

The book Rich Rolla is both simple and complicated. Many say that it draws better than a detective. The author does not preach, but at the same time, the attentive reader will note in the book many profound ideas that will help to reflect on his life and perhaps change it for the better.

"Ultra. How to change your life in 40 years and become one of the best athletes of the world, "Rich Roll

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