Reformed Loser

OK, the purpose of my blog is to detail the steps I take and the achievements I make on the road to winnerdom.

When I was a kid, I always had a feeling that I would be famous. I told my brother about the feeling one day, and he said, "I think everybody feels that way." Still, I know I have it in me to be great. But I'm not. I'm far from it.

I work produce at the grocery store. I sleep too much. Naked women on the internet captivate me. I play Xbox games because my computer is too slow. I'm addicted to nicotine. I'm benching 185 (and I'm proud of it). My home (by that I mean the rooms I live in; naturally I rent and don't own) is messy, and that's being charitable. I speak one language. I cant' write. I could go on.

I've managed to do a few things I'm proud of. I became a Marine on Parris Island. I've acted on television. I've read The Penguin History of the World. I've read the Bible. I beat Civ III on Emperor.

Now let's put that into perspective. Alexander the Great founded a city when he was a teenager. He destroyed Thebes when he was twenty-one. Isaac Asimov wrote hundreds of books. My brother beat Alpha Centauri on Transcend. I'll never be the youngest to do anything, I've waited too long for that, but I want to be great.

So. How? In no particular order, discipline, planning, and outside help. Possibly your help, if anyone ever reads this.

Tomorrow I'll share plans and discuss goals. Initially the thrust of my blog will be about me, but I want it to be something others will care about and enjoy reading, so as I build momentum, I'll share others' successes and God-only-knows what else. Good night (damn, it's late, have to get rest to succeed).