The Difference a Shirt Makes

For Fathers Day this year my wife bought me a new shirt.

I insisted that I didn’t need a new shirt, and wore my old shirt.

Tami said, “Honey, you’ve worked very hard for the last year to lose weight, and it’s time for a new shirt to fit your body properly.” 

I said, “Ok, take my picture and we’ll see if there’s any difference, I’m sure there won’t be.” 

So, here is my old favorite shirt that I love:

And here is the new shirt that she loves:

I am a stubborn man.

But she is always right, and I should know that by now.

I truly didn’t believe a shirt could make a difference, but I guess it does.

And I like how I look in this new shirt.

Then I went back into my photos and tracking of my efforts over the last year.

I was 25 lbs and 6% body fat heavier a year ago at this time.

I was working very hard to be fit. Very little progress. I ate clean and worked out every day. Never saw or felt any difference, just kept trying.

Here is a photo of me feeling pretty good about myself one year ago before a gig:

I am proud of that guy, and proud of this guy as well.

The effort has always been there, The Promise to keep trying, despite the effort and results.

The difference a year makes is significant, and perhaps more so than I realized.

She could see it, but I couldn’t.

Whether it’s changing the body, improving the mind, developing a new talent, forgiving someone or yourself, the promise is to never stop working to get just a little bit better, every day, bit by bit.

I guess you could say it was a year of transformation for me. 

How about you? What did you improve from last year to this? 

And what are you going to commit to from this time forward? 

The Promise is to show up.

The Promise is to invest in yourself. 

The Promise is to surround yourself with those who will support, encourage, and uplift. 

If you want to join me in my efforts, I’m beginning a few new levels of transformation starting in August, just message me privately or comment below and let’s get rolling on your new transformation.

Seriously – let’s do this and Keep The Promise together.

I’m still surprised at what a difference a shirt makes, and continually relearn I should never question my wife about anything.

~ Jason Hewlett

Husband, Father, Writer, Mentor, Hiker

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