“There’s dichotomy in everything. Yesterday, we discussed the importance of implementing strict rules for yourself. Today, we look at the possibility of being too rigid in those rules. Such is the beauty of being the architect of your own life. …
“In a game like Monopoly, you have to adhere to a strict set of rules. Wait your turn to roll the dice. Pay your dues when you land on Park Place. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. In…
“Sometimes things don’t go according to plan through no fault of your own. The power goes out. The traffic accident you couldn’t predict. The last-minute family emergency. The non-StoryAthlete is quick to blame, point fingers, and curse the heavens. But…
“Hope is not a wish, a want, or a desire. Hope is something more. It’s a belief that no matter how dark things get, better days are ahead. The pragmatist may argue that hope is immaterial, impractical, and thus, unnecessary. …
“Planning is prudent when it comes the pursuit of any goal. But most get stuck in that preemptive stage. All theory. All whiteboard. All hypothesis. No action. Progress, however, requires more than a game plan. It requires you to get…
From C.J.: “As a trainer I’m all too familiar with people telling me why they’re waiting. They’re waiting on Monday. Waiting on their calendar to clear up. Waiting to get past the holidays. Waiting to find the perfect gym, the…
“As StoryAthletes we know that we’re always at war with our Lesser Self. It’s wise for us to look to those who came before us to glean examples of heroic traits that our Heroic Self can learn from. But it’s…
“There’s a point in every race, in every work day, in every project where emotion kicks in and you think enough is enough. But the StoryAthlete has the power to renew their mind. To choose a different emotion. To opt…
“As a StoryAthlete, I know the importance of laughter. According to the Mayo Clinic, “When you start to laugh, it doesn’t just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can: Stimulate many organs. Activate…
“The path of Becoming is hard on it’s own. You vs You. Lesser Self vs Heroic Self. A day-by-day, endless battle for the ownership of your soul. But adversity comes from the outside too. The parents who don’t believe in…