mindset

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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The Science Behind Managing Inner Dialogue

In Steve Magness’s “Do Hard Things,” he reveals that our minds aren’t unified command centers – they’re more like a collection of different voices competing for attention. Think of it like the Pixar movie “Inside Out,” where Joy, Sadness, Anger, and Fear all vie for …

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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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75 Hard Phase 1 Visualization

75 Hard Phase 1 Visualization Are you ready to take your mental game to the next level in the 75 Hard Phase 1 challenge? One powerful tool you can utilize is visualization. Imagine this: You’re standing at the starting line of a marathon, feeling the …

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