Disappointment has a long half-life. It continues to exist for what seems like eons after the action. That’s the bad news. If you fail to perform to your own expectations, …
No Excuses
You can produce, or you can fail. What’s not acceptable is believing there’s a valid reason that excuses your failure or that somehow makes your lack of success okay.
The Only Movement That Matters Is the One You Are Doing Now
If you don’t CrossFit, I’m cool with that. If you CrossFit, that’s okay too. But there are some folks out there obsessed with hating CrossFit and CrossFitters. That’s really funny …
Expect More of Yourself
“Expect more of yourself.” I was observing a CrossFit Level 1 Course last year and I heard trainer Denise Thomas say this to someone in the middle of a workout. …
One Thing At A Time
Maybe that’s a solution if you’re overwhelmed. Do one thing really well right now. One thing.
Peaks and Valleys
Dulling the pain isn’t a long-term strategy. Nor is trying to avoid all pain. Instead, do something that will pay off for you, again and again: go straight into the pain and come out the other side.
Everyday Superheroes
I can’t will it out of you. I can’t pull the effort from you. I can’t tug on your heart and make this beautiful accomplishment appear, like a magician with …
High
CrossFit, done right, is like taking drugs. Your brain gets scrambled and your hands shake, but you feel flippin’ FANTASTIC. Yet your health improves and you look better. The fact that you get to keep all your teeth is just a bonus.