habits

Week 3: Make Honesty Your Only Policy – Internal Standards Over External Recognition

Raise Your Internal Standards Three weeks of putting stoic principles in action and something fundamental shifted this week. I finished 75 Hard Phase 1 on Friday. 75 days of two workouts, strict nutrition, a gallon of water, 10 pages of reading, progress photo. Done. Most …

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From 5 AM to Sunset: What 43 Miles Taught Me About Doing Hard Things

What 43 Miles Taught Me About Doing Hard Things 5:00 AM. Yesterday morning. The street is empty. Not a single person. Not a single car. Just me, the darkness, and the quiet hum of my footsteps. It’s eerie how quiet it is. Almost unsettling. I …

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How to Master the 75 Hard Phase 1 Indoor/Outdoor Rule

Workout Schedule Deep Dive: How to Master the 75 Hard Phase 1 Indoor/Outdoor Rule 3 PM on a Saturday. My family needs a ride to the amusement park. Drop-off at 3, pickup at 9:30 PM. Right in the middle of when I’d normally get my …

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First Week Lessons: What 75 Hard Phase 1 Taught Me About Real Habit Formation

What 75 Hard Phase 1 Taught Me About Real Habit Formation 10:30 PM. I’m sitting at my desk, staring at a blank screen. I’ve already crushed two workouts, put in a full day of work, spent quality time with my family, and hit most of …

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The Two-Workout Rule: Why This 75 Hard Phase 1 Requirement Changed How I Think About Time

Day 7 Update: What seemed impossible a week ago is starting to feel… normal? A week into 75 Hard Phase 1, and I’ll be honest – the two-workout rule felt like the most ridiculous requirement when I started. Two separate workouts? At least three hours …

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Pre-Performance Rituals: Why Elite Athletes Use ‘Meaningless’ Routines Before Competition

Why Elite Athletes Use ‘Meaningless’ Routines Before Competition As a way to better internalize the book I am currently reading, I will be writing about each section I read on this blog. Let me know your thoughts. The eighteenth green at our club holds twenty …

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Cold Shower Experience, 15 Days in

I’ve always read about the never ending benefits of cold showers but I’ve always been selective on when I wanted to try it. I’ve always given excuses like it’s too cold to do it during this time and maybe I’ll do in during summer. I’ve …

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Developing Consistency in Fitness Habits

Developing Consistency in Fitness Habits They say “practice makes perfect,” and when it comes to fitness habits, consistency is key. Developing a consistent fitness routine can be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can make it a part of your lifestyle. By …

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