So often in life we get wrapped up on our obstacles, and on what we need to do to overcome them. And that’s great and all. I’m all for overcoming obstacles. But if our perspective is too narrow, we run the risk of creating obstacles where there are none. (more...) [7 comments]
Sometimes you get so good at faking it that you don’t realize that you crossed some invisible line and you’re no longer faking and maybe you never really were. (more...) [8 comments]
If you are showing up and sitting, then you are doing all that is required. It’s kind of like being an athlete. If you’re showing up and doing your training and putting in the work, then you are a good athlete. All those other details like results and rankings and mile times are irrelevant. (more...) [3 comments]
My main take-away from this year’s “warm-up” race at Sea Otter: It is interesting (and interestingly satisfying) to do a race and feel like your expectations are actually in line with reality. That is a fancy way of saying that … (more...) [0 comments]
Zen and the Art of Crashing on Your Face? (more...) [6 comments]
I have a knack for getting myself into rides and adventures that are over my skill level. I’m not sure why, but I think it’s a combination of hubris and FOMO. (more...) [2 comments]
Let go of perfection. Strive for completion. (more...) [6 comments]
We think it is. We want it to be. But it isn’t. Two weeks ago, I was reminded of this when I started having knee pain again. (more...) [2 comments]
What if instead of beating yourself up for being bad at something, you congratulated yourself on identifying what you need to work on? (more...) [6 comments]