Initially the unsurmountable paralyzes our engagement. No matter how we view the inevitabilities of our future, there is a path we must discover to meet its fulfillment. My time weightlifting taught me valuable lessons in goal acquisition. There is no such thing as an insurmountable desire, but there are approaches that make it more or less probable. The path may be concealed or shrouded in mystery but that does not negate its existence. In this episode of Halftime Talks, I discuss the process of approaching those aspirations that exist beyond our immediate comprehension and beliefs. I recounts my prior journey to one-day benchpress 405lbs. 405lbs is 4-45lbs plates on each side of the bar. In my mind it was the holy grail of lifting. How could someone who was afraid of the bench accept such a challenge? The right process and approach will enable us to bring a version of ourselves to the world that defies our early conceptions we hold. What is the right mindset to adopt? How do we become familiar and comfortable with an increasing demand on our ability? How do we develop the competence that bridges our becoming? Enjoy.

When faced with an insurmountable task what I our default response? So if I proposed that you consume a 24" Pizza in one sitting what are your thoughts? Are you convinced that you are a power eater who can plow through this challenge? Does your mind shake loose it preconceptions and identify the way through this? 40 years on this planet have found me in situations where I am faced with challenges that require a solution that isn't always readily available. The best opportunities I've found on the paths with the least foot traffic. With each solution under our belt we aquire another tool at our disposal to negotiate the contrast of the world. In this episode we've presented a question and plan to poke around it to find a solution. Not only a solution for this immediate question, but for those future questions that arise which have a similar temperament. The subject can be pizza or purpose it requires us to engage our mind to author our reality in accord with our desire.

Some of the worst things in the moment become the best things for us in the long run. Character is often built around how we respond to adversity. Initially, we may want to condemn the circumstances that seem to thwart our progress forward. I've come to accept that the negative response is a little short-sided. In this episode, we are going to share a broader perspective on how enlivening these adversities can be if we would only dare to look at them favorably.

2017 was an amazing year that brought about more clarity that I could have imagined. At some points, it felt as if I had a tiger by the tail. As all years end and new ones begin, I've crafted the ritual of documenting and reflecting upon the core lessons learned. It's hard to imagine that before I began this process, I'd merely trust my mind to keep an accounting of it all. Over time the ledger of life requires reconciliation. This episode is part of that process. I hope some of the things touched upon in this episode can prove useful to you.