How to Channel Nerves Instead of Fighting Them
January 27, 2026
Last weekend I participated in an indoor rock climbing competition—Adventure Rock’s Quick on the Draw. It’s an annual event that I’d done a few times before,
Last weekend I participated in an indoor rock climbing competition—Adventure Rock’s Quick on the Draw. It’s an annual event that I’d done a few times before,
Whenever I talk with someone about their desire to change a training, nutrition, or mental habit, they’ll often say something like this: “I just need
One of the fastest ways to get discouraged when starting any new behavior is to misinterpret how the first few weeks are supposed to feel.
If you’re starting (or restarting) a fitness habit right now, you might notice a couple feelings occurring at the same time. On one hand, there’s
This morning when I sat down to write today’s tip and found myself at a loss for ideas, I did what I normally do in
Have you ever noticed how quickly we forget about our goals after achieving them? I don’t mean forget forget—of course we remember what we’ve accomplished. I mean
In one of last year’s tips, I mentioned how fitness trackers can be useful as long as we remember they’re just tools. Today I want to build
It’s a few days before Thanksgiving and, staying consistent with the past few years’ theme, today’s tip is about gratitude. If you’re new to these
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.– John Dryden Years ago a friend told me a story from when he worked
This morning on my commute to the gym I finished listening to an interview with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. If you don’t recognize the name, she’s