"When you're going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill Have you every felt like you were done? Your energy is gone. Your confidence is low. Your mind is weak. Everything seems to be going against you. But some way some how… You take one more step. And then another. And then 15 steps turns … Continue reading Peaks and Valleys
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Self Sabotage – 50 Mile Ultra Run
"Nothing will hold you back more than a negative mindset" I suck. I'm weak. I'm a loser, a failure, a phony, and a coward. I fell short...again. I let myself down...again. The workout wasn't perfect. The plan fell apart. I skipped too many runs this month. I ate like crap, drank too much, and I … Continue reading Self Sabotage – 50 Mile Ultra Run
F*ck people who don’t believe in you
"I Matter"-YouHave you ever felt insignificant?It's a big word with a heavy meaning.Perhaps a slightly different meaning to us all.Some of us present strong, and hide our weaknesses.Some of us are just tired of hiding.Meme culture has lots of solutions..."Significance comes from within.""You are worthy.""You are good enough.""Fall in love with the person in the … Continue reading F*ck people who don’t believe in you
What You Seek is Seeking You
Have you ever heard a similar expression "Be careful what you wish for?" If you have heard it, have you ever asked "Why?" I believe that the caution in the old expression is intended to help people realize that they often don't know what they really want. But, I prefer the wisdom of Rumi. "What … Continue reading What You Seek is Seeking You
The Gift of Death
My new podcast episode is up! It's an exploration of truly living, dying, and the miracle of fulfillment in between. Here are some highlights: A deep dive into "Tuesday's with Morrie" - A memoir that sold 14 million copies and changed lives around the world. A side note on people who chase outcomes vs. falling … Continue reading The Gift of Death
John Lennon & Understanding Life
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life." … Continue reading John Lennon & Understanding Life
Lighting Your Fire – #2
Here's the reality. We all have a FIRE within us. It longs to burn. It longs to be awaken. It screams -> Light me up you dumb idiot. In yesterday's POST we asked a simple question. Are you ECSTATIC to wake up every single morning? Ultimately, living a life where you are not, is … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #2
Impossible Dreams? I think not…
"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure." -Paulo Coelho For me, this simple quote is a beautiful way to start the weekend. I paused and absorbed it. I let it give me everything that it had to offer and it was wonderful. The simple notion that … Continue reading Impossible Dreams? I think not…
Demystify Your Dreams
Not being good enough is not what you should be worried about.
The Aftermath of Success
I was a man that forgot to grow into a man. Someone that would take responsibility to own their life. Someone who forgot to travel and see the world. Someone who forgot that life’s greatest joys are simple, and free.
Chad Shipley 