Getting After It

Everyone hits a wall. This episode is about what to do when you do.

When your mind feels heavy. When motivation fades. When you’re not sure what the next step is, or if you’re even on the right path.

I talk about the difference between a bad day and a full-on rut. I share what’s helped me in the past, from movement to mindset to faith. And I walk through a time I almost gave up on this podcast.

If you’ve felt stuck lately, this one’s for you.
 No fluff. Just tools, real stories, and a reminder:

You’re not broken.
You’re just stuck.
And you can get unstuck.

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Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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I just got back from a cruise with my wife Ally, my family, and some friends. In this episode, I talk about what it felt like to rest, unplug, and try to shift out of “grind mode.” I share how tough it was to stay consistent with training and nutrition, and what it taught me about discipline when you're out of routine.

But more than anything, this trip reminded me why I started the podcast in the first place.

This episode is about the difference between “Get After It” and Getting After It. One is a start. The other is a way of life. If you’re in the middle of your journey—or feel like you’re starting over again—this one’s for you.

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Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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This episode is about what happens when life doesn’t give you a choice.

Ally joins me again to talk through how we both deal with hard things—both the ones we choose (like ultra marathons), and the ones we never would (like sickness, infertility, and grief). We share personal stories from our lives—my illness, her father’s cancer, the struggle to start a family—and explore the role that discipline, mindset, faith, and support systems have played in helping us keep going.

We talk about the voice in your head during long runs, the trap of isolation during depression, the importance of service when you're stuck in your own thoughts, and what it really means to suffer with purpose. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a conversation about what it looks like to keep showing up—when things are hard, when life feels unfair, and when you don’t know how or when it ends.

If you’re facing something heavy, I hope this helps.
 And if you’re not right now, you will eventually. That’s just how life works.
 Prepare for it now.

3 Key Takeaways:

There are two types of hard things: the ones you choose, and the ones you don’t. Chosen suffering (like running an ultra) builds the strength needed for unchosen suffering (like illness or loss).

Self-talk matters. The way you speak to yourself during difficult moments shapes what you believe you’re capable of. Train the voice in your head to be a coach, not a critic.

Faith, service, and connection are not optional. During unchosen suffering, these become lifelines. Depression feeds on isolation. Reach out. Put yourself in good environments. Help someone else.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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Why do we do hard things?

In this episode, I break down why discomfort matters and what it does for us in everyday life. Hard is relative—what challenges me may not challenge you, but both deserve respect. We’ll explore how hard things build patience, shape confidence, and inspire those around us. I share stories from my own life—battling fatigue, pushing through burnout, qualifying for Boston—and how those experiences prove that adversity is the most honest teacher.

You’ll hear about:

• Why confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself
• How training in discomfort helps with patience, presence, and resilience
• Why grace and progression matter more than perfection
• How your hard things ripple out to inspire others
• A simple “Discomfort Toolkit” you can use this week

Hard things forge your character. Not in theory, but in practice. And the challenge for you: over the next 7 days, stop fearing the hard. Don’t focus on the effort—focus on the outcome.

Keep Getting After It.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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This episode is about three lessons I’ve learned from past guests.

The first is resilience. Dave Daly broke his neck and had to relearn how to live. His story reminded me what it really means to keep going, even when life feels impossible.

The second is reinvention. My brother Blake lost his business and struggled with who he was. He tried different things until he found roping, and it brought him back to life. His story made me think about the times I’ve had to change who I was too.

The third is balance. Jared Lee talked about feeding not just the mind and body, but the heart. That stuck with me. Growth isn’t complete if we leave one part out.

I also share my own struggles — with infertility, with learning to be a better husband, and with putting too much focus on fitness in the past. These lessons aren’t abstract. They’re lived.

And maybe they can help you too.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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We’ve been taught to believe that discipline means never missing a step, never falling short, never giving ourselves an inch of slack. But the truth is—grace is what makes discipline last.

In this episode, I explore why being graceful with yourself isn’t weakness, but strength. Drawing on stories from my own ultra marathon training, lessons from the Stoics, and insights from modern thinkers, I’ll show you how grace allows you to stay consistent when perfection would have broken you.

We’ll look at why patience fuels progress, how reframing your perspective can turn setbacks into stepping stones, and the practical steps you can use to build structure around your goals. Whether you’re training for a race, building a business, or chasing personal growth, the path forward is the same: discipline made sustainable through grace.

Three Takeaways:

- Grace doesn’t weaken discipline—it strengthens it by making consistency sustainable.

- Progress isn’t always measured by numbers; sometimes the win is simply showing up.

- Structure, patience, and small daily steps compound into lasting results.

Keep getting after it.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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In this episode of Getting After It, I sit down with Dallin Shurts—BYU record holder, Team USA discus thrower, and a man who has learned as much from failure as he has from victory. His story isn’t just about breaking records; it’s about breaking limits. From awkward beginnings on the basketball court to standing on international stages in the discus ring, Dallin has forged his path through discipline, simplicity, and the relentless pursuit of small daily wins.

We explore the unseen work behind greatness, the mindset shifts that separate those who cave under pressure from those who thrive in it, and the timeless truth that success comes from focusing only on what you can control. Along the way, we touch on Stoicism, Stephen Covey, and the paradox of learning to enjoy life’s resistance rather than wishing it away.

Three Key Takeaways

1. Chase the feeling, not the distance — True progress comes from focusing on the quality of your effort, not the outcomes you can’t control.
2. Resistance reveals strength — Getting after it means doing the work when it’s hardest, not when it’s convenient.
3. Keep life simple — Mastering the basics, in sport and in life, creates the space to thrive and enjoy the process.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It. 

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Running is more than exercise, it’s a teacher.

In this episode, I explore the lessons running offers far beyond the trail: how it strengthens the body, sharpens the mind, quiets the noise of the modern world, and reveals truths about discipline, resilience, and perspective.

I share how running has shaped my everyday life and the way I face challenges. Along the way, we’ll reflect on insights from Stoic philosophers, modern endurance athletes, and thinkers like Chris Williamson, Jocko Willink, and Seneca.

This isn’t just an episode for runners, it’s for anyone seeking a way to face discomfort, train resilience, and reconnect with their inner voice. Because whether your “run” is on the road, in your work, or in your relationships, the lessons are the same: keep going, endure, and find freedom through discipline.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the physical benefits of running are just the beginning.
• How chosen suffering prepares you for life’s unchosen suffering.
• The role of silence in finding clarity and perspective.
• Life lessons about discipline, resilience, and pushing beyond imagined limits.

Running is a metaphor for life—and the road is always waiting.

–– Keep Getting After It.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. 

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Change is the only constant, yet it’s often the thing we fight against the most. 

In this episode, I reflect on the lessons I’ve learned about change through Stoic philosophy, trail running, and some of life’s hardest moments. From Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom on impermanence to personal stories of setbacks, struggles, and unexpected renewal, this is a conversation about what it truly means to embrace change rather than resist it.

I share what trail running taught me about slowing down, why failure at the Vegas Marathon became one of the most valuable gifts of my life, and how facing my own health challenges forced me to confront reality with humility.

 We’ll also look at how figures like David Goggins, my wife Ally, and past podcast guests have embodied resilience in the face of massive life shifts.

If you’re going through a transition—whether it’s in relationships, health, work, or simply your own self—this episode will remind you that change isn’t just loss. It’s an invitation to grow, to let go, and to step into who you’re becoming.

Key Takeaways:

1. Change is inevitable—your power lies in how you respond. You can’t control the seasons of life, but you can choose your actions within them.
2. Loss is not the end, but the opening for something greater. What feels like failure or setback often makes space for transformation.
3. Presence is the antidote to fear of change. When you slow down and stay rooted in the moment, you discover strength, clarity, and even joy in the unknown.

Thank you for listening to the podcast. If it helped at all, consider leaving a rating or comment. The podcast would be nothing without the listeners. 

Keep Getting After It!

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. 

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This one’s personal.

In two months, I’ll toe the line at my next ultra 31 miles through the Canyonlands. I’ve done this before, but this race is different. I’m carrying new lessons, some from the trail and some from the weight room, but most from the setbacks that nearly pulled me out of the game altogether.

Injuries have a way of humbling you. They strip away your ego, your timelines, your illusion of control. This year, Ally's knees forced her to slow down—not just her pace, but her entire approach. 

Mobility, strength, patience, recovery… the things I once brushed off as optional became non-negotiable.

Running is the perfect metaphor for life. You don’t get to choose the terrain, but you can choose how you meet it. Every race, every training run, is a conversation with discomfort. Sometimes it’s a whisper. Sometimes it’s a shout. But if you stay in the fight long enough, you start to realize the finish line isn’t just a place, it’s a person you become along the way.

This episode is about persistence. It’s about discipline. And it’s about the quiet, unseen work that makes the visible moments possible.

Three Takeaways:

1. Longevity is built on the boring stuff — strength training, mobility, recovery, and nutrition are the pillars that keep you in the game.
2. Everything good is on the other side of hard — whether it’s the last painful mile or a personal setback, the breakthrough lives just past the moment you want to quit.
3. Your journey is yours alone — stop comparing your chapter two to someone else’s chapter ten; progress is personal, and patience is a discipline in itself.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. 

Keep Getting After It. 

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