It’s you. You are LIFE’s worst critic and it’s time you start to win the battle because you’re holding yourself back from everything LIFE needs you to be.
Weekend Challenge #34: Going to Battle with LIFE\’s Worst Critic Read More »
We have a hidden problem with legacy. From this side of eternity, we look at it as a goal. At the same time, we gladly take it upon ourselves to assign legacy to those on the other side of the grave without an inkling of considering what they may have wanted. See the issue there?
We have a hidden problem with legacy. From this side of eternity, we look at it as a goal. At the same time, we gladly take it upon ourselves to assign legacy to those on the other side of the grave without an inkling of considering what they may have wanted. See the issue there?
Ranger School, BUD/S, the Eco-Challenge, NFL training camp…what do all of these events share? They use an extreme physical challenge to build not only individual soldiers and athletes but they build some of the most elite teams on the planet. This week I want to focus on the lessons learned from 70.3 and why, although triathlon is an individual sport, I felt a tiny glimpse of what the elite teams must feel as they tackle hard things together.
Weekend Challenge #32: Three LIFE Lessons of 70.3 Read More »
After any big event that is leading to another goal, it is worth it to step back and reflect on what went well and where the improvements will be made. This is my AAR for my half Ironman including training, nutrition, hydration, and more.
Half Ironman After Action Report: A Goal Along the Path Read More »
Last week we took a dive into the world of self-deception. We examined the lies and excuses we use to validate our less than ideal behavior. We defend our feelings, use victim-hood as a weapon, and let our success backfire. As sad as it is, three areas just didn’t cover the breadth of excuses. This week we’ll take a look at three more common lies.
Weekend Challenge #31: The LIFE Council Can’t Help This (Part II) Read More »
The LIFE Council is a powerful weapon against mediocrity, idleness, negativity, isolation, and general crappy personness. The Council was created to connect us with those who will hold us accountable for the people we can be, instead of just the people we are. Among the benefits though, there is one thing the LIFE Council can never do.
Weekend Challenge #30: The LIFE Council Can\’t Help This (Part I) Read More »
The LIFE Council is a powerful weapon against mediocrity, idleness, negativity, isolation, and general crappy personness. The Council was created to connect us with those who will hold us accountable for the people we can be, instead of just the people we are. Among the benefits though, there is one thing the LIFE Council can never do.
Weekend Challenge #30: The LIFE Council Can\’t Help This (Part I) Read More »
It’s not a new idea, you hear it all the time, “you are the product of the five people closest to you.” However, I think there is something missing in this old piece of advice. A sort of nuance about how we know it to be true is worth exploration.
Weekend Challenge #29: Four Ways to Build An Awesome LIFE Council Crew Read More »
Ever wondered how the most successful people around you got that way? It would be nice if their path was so complicated that you couldn’t possibly do anything close to what they have because it would give you a nice excuse to sit still, rest on your laurels, and be comfortable. But that\’s not the case. Instead, they all live out the LIFE principles through a process of act, see, believe, repeat.
Weekend Challenge #28: 4 Steps to Escape Your Jail Cell Read More »