There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little items
that when added together can make you victorious.–Bill Toomey
When I set out to run a Spartan Trifecta series in the summer of 2022, followed by the Boston Marathon in the spring of 2023, I knew they would make me uncomfortable and I knew they would push me past personal limits.
My goal for each was not to become some elite racer, but rather to simply finish both. Still, they were tall tasks and I knew I had to get my mind right in order to beat the fear.
Rather than thinking about the daunting events ahead, I ended up scaling my perspective by focusing on single days of training at a time. As long as I consistently showed up, I found that the results followed.
Credit to my wife Hannah, Mike Peshler (Athletic Strength Training), and Coach Rick Muhr with the Marathon Coalition for influencing positive perspectives that helped me take on these long-time goals.
Self-doubt has always prevented me from pursuing things I’ve been passionate about, and it has always capped my potential. To be honest, it’s even present while I write this post. But I’m putting in the reps anyway to build up my blogging.
It was after working with Coach Scotty Russell and team (Mary Moegenburg, Joonie Kay, and Britt Hoffman) this past fall that I quickly realized that the same philosophy of focussing on the little items first could be applied to anything in life.
While each goal requires its own unique plan, every goal can be broken out into small pieces–including yours. When I simplified and made progress as a result, self doubt was slowly replaced by confidence.
Heading into the New Year I have clarity on my creative pursuits. I don’t have it all figured out, but I know what I’m going after, and I have my plan of attack.
While brand design remains a strong passion of mine, I’ll also be targeting illustration, writing, and more fitness goals in 2024. This is just the beginning of my 5-10 year outlook.
When I’ve stayed focussed on the little things consistently, small wins and big victories become inevitable bi-products.
What’s one goal that scares you? Reach out, and let’s connect!