Stopping After 18 Minutes
There is a funny quote on Instagram that goes through every CrossFitter’s head during the course of a 20-minute, “as-many-reps-as-possible” workout. It goes: 0:25 – 1st round under 30 seconds,...
Being Realistic
“Be realistic.” Those two words are the most damaging to your dreams. “Being realistic” is accepting things as they are and lowering your goals. “Being realistic” means changing your dreams...
Why You Should Never Ever Quit
“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes I thought the season was lost April 1. Two of...
How Travel Helped Me Reach My Goals
I’ve been driving all over the United States since I started Compete Every Day back in 2011. Like many of you, I planned out my road trips with the best...
Who Am I To Speak Up In This Situation?
I read and reread this post at least six times before hitting publish. Maybe ten. Part of me says write to just get it off your chest. The other half...
To Compete is to Act
Seth Godin just posted about the circus. “The circus doesn’t wait to be called. They show up. They show up and sell tickets.” In other words, they don’t wait for...
Success In Life Mainly Comes Down to This
Every blog article & social media post you see in regards to success all claim to have the “one magic formula” to transform you from tired goal-setter to successful goal-crusher....
Forsake the Easy Road
Small piece I wrote in 2014 when reflecting back on the ups & downs of my journey.
Quit Waiting on Permission
Most people are waiting to act. They hesitate to try something new, as if they are looking to others in order to give them the necessary permission to do so....
The “Right” Time
I grew up with the idea that there existed a “right time.” And that time was never “right now.”