"What would you tell me if I was in a funk?" That's the simple advice I got a few weeks ago from a friend when I was having a down day. My first thought was "Yeah, whatever" but after some more pushing it became clear that I knew exactly what I needed to do to... Continue Reading →
Thoughts at Thirty
Earlier this week I turned 30 and I wanted to capture my thoughts at this time of life. I started working on this entry two weeks ago with no real plan and this is what I came up with. Character First - This one has become important to me recently as I realised that it... Continue Reading →
We know what we need to do
"That's about as real as it gets." I was listening to a podcast with Rich Froning (4 x CrossFit Games Individual Champion) on it this morning and among a heap of stand out takeaways, there was this one little throw away line that stuck with me more than the rest. He was discussing his programming... Continue Reading →
Raise your black flag
"I will raise my black flag" There are a lot of ways to interpret the symbol and meaning of a black flag in today's society. Over history it has had multiple meanings behind it including: Rebelling against authority and the normal Being a pirate and living by your own set of rules That you would... Continue Reading →
Pound the Stone
"The hard work makes a little more sense when I keep 'Pound the Stone' front of mind." In front of us all stands a mighty stone. Rugged and untouched, it beckons to us, a blank canvas for creating. Underneath that exterior is the statue of our lives. A statue created by our strikes. Every thought... Continue Reading →
To know
"I have to not know, to know. I have to struggle along my path before the path becomes clear. It will not be easy or quick and I shouldn't wish for such things. But know that when I do push through, that it will all be worth it. Every single tough moment of it. The... Continue Reading →
Slow it down
I recently caught my mind absolutely racing with so much information and decisions that I was in a complete mental fluster. I was struggling to concentrate or focus on just one of the thoughts at a time. I could feel my heart rate increase and my breathing get shallower. It can feel like it's going... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 