So I tried out Orange Theory…

…and…

It’s not for me

…but…

It was an incredibly valuable experience

…how?…

I learned about myself, I met new people, I have first hand experience of a different type of training than I provide, and I’m a ton more clear on who I’m here to serve with Nine-Four Coaching

It’s okay to try things that aren’t good fits for you (we should do that regularly)

It’s a different kind of learning opportunity, that we easily avoid

Every day, get a pen and paper, and take 5 minutes to freely write (literally...just keep the pen moving)

It's the most impactful habit that you're NOT DOING (I'm not either...yet)

Give this a listen, and I'll be checking back in 30 days (future show) and we'll swap notes on how it went

Have you ever worked out for a while at a gym, then been humbled when your friend asked you to help them move a couch with them...

I have...

What's the point in going to the gym if that strength and conditioning doesn't translate to the life outside the gym

We build "Nature Tested Strength" here at Nine-Four Coaching

Yes we get out of pain, and while we're doing that we are building strength that makes moving furniture, going up stairs, chasing your kids or grandkids around the yard, going in a hike easier

We lift heavy things, safely with impeccable form, in the gym, so you can pick up that awkwardly weighted couch without throwing your back out, and you aren't the guy or gal in the hunting party who's holding up the whole show because you can't feel your legs after walking up that first hill.

If you want fitness that shows up outside of the gym, send me a message, we should talk.

I believe it takes a village to create something uniquely meaningful

Belonging and serving a community is a driving force as human beings, and I hold that very close to my heart.

I work with coaches, and doctors every day in order to develop relationships, get smarter and become more resourceful so I can better serve my clients

I have a business coach, nutrition coach and fitness coach to make sure that I'm firing on all cylinders myself

If you want to make improvements to your life, take a look around at your village, and see how you can both improve it and learn from it

These are simple solutions to complex health problems...it doesn't make them easy...and that's where coaching comes in.

We don't need more information, we need better tailored programs to our individual needs and to know someone else is on our side.

Improving physical and mental health is simple, not easy, and if you want to know how, take a listen to this episode

Another core tenant is "Discipline Equals Freedom"

I define that as preparing for what you know (plan), so you can respond well when the unknown (life) comes up

So what does that look like?

If you want to get on this path and aren't sure where to start, this episode is for you.

If you are on the path and want to get better, this episode is for you

If you are ONLY ON THE PATH, this episode is for you... (there's definitely a thing as too much discipline)

I believe movement is medicine that improves physical and mental health.

Why?

I've experienced it for myself in times where I felt lost, just try it...walk around your block every day for the next 30 days...see how you feel. 

"No matter how far you drive, you're always the same distance from the ditch"

Yikes...this analogy hit hard.  Especially with my own personal growth journey.  

It's easy to imagine that I should be "past this", and I should have "outgrown" getting pulled into defensive coping techniques that don't serve me by now.

Still...it happens.

...and since it happens, it means I'm human

maybe as I drive the ditch becomes a little more gentle and rolling, maybe it's more solid, so I don't get stuck in the ditch so easy

This message is designed to bring about some empowerment that no matter how far we go, it's easy for EVERYONE to misstep and wind up in the ditch.  Acknowledge it, make amends and move forward...give yourself a break