March 3 2025
The Hard Truth
Your life is a direct reflection of the standards you accept. If you’re coasting—telling yourself you’re “too busy” or “too tired”—you’re letting excuses rob you of greatness. I don’t care how many hours you work or how many kids you have; if you can’t find time to invest in yourself, you’re simply not serious about winning. Face it, you’re stuck because you choose to be. Stop looking for sympathy and start hunting for solutions.
Actionable Tips & Strategies
- Wake Up 30 Minutes Earlier: Stop hitting snooze. Your best thinking, planning, and training happen before the world wakes up.
- Daily Micro-Workouts: Even if you have 15 minutes, you can torch your body with sprints, push-ups, and squats. It’s not about time; it’s about intensity. Just don't skip the warmup.
- Mindset “If/Then” Statements: Anticipate obstacles. For instance, “If my meeting runs late, then I’ll do a 10-minute HIIT session after dinner.” Planning beats whining every time.
- Sleep Like Your Life Depends on It (Because It Does): Dr. Andrew Huberman preaches that quality sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer. Prioritize a dark, cool room, cut electronics 30 minutes before bed, and set a consistent sleep and wake-up time.
Resources
- Podcast: Catch the full episode with Clark Hibbs here: Misogi Mission Podcast. You’ll hear exactly how he strategized around family life to dominate his 50k ultra.
- Blog: For more on pushing boundaries, check out our deep dive with Clark
- Everest 29029: You have 36 hours to climb 29029 feet
- the equivalent height of Mt. Everest. Check out this badass misogi HERE
Community Spotlight / Q&A
Chris M. wrote in: “I can’t motivate myself to work out in the evening—my job is killing me.”
Answer: Then stop trying in the evening. That’s not your slot. Wake up an hour earlier and handle it then. Or get it done at lunch. You don’t like the solution because it’s inconvenient, not because it’s impossible.
Your Direct Challenge
This week, pick a physically daunting event—maybe it’s Everest 29029, a Spartan Race, or an upcoming local marathon—and register. Lock it in so you can’t back out easily. Then commit to a training plan that scares you. Comfort is the enemy of progress. Step up, or get used to staying the same. Your move.
