On this chilly morning walk, we notice how often progress seems stuck at “zero”—just like a sluggish Apple Watch—yet real change still begins with a single step. As we move through the cold, we reflect on how easily we aim too high, chase flashy goals, or follow someone else’s idea of success without asking what we actually want.

Through stories from endurance training, marathon prep, unexpected finish-line moments, and the small victories that shape us, this episode explores why discipline outlasts motivation and why committing to one mile a day can shift our mindset, our energy, and our direction.

This Holiday Sanity Challenge reminds us that forward is forward, that tiny goals can open surprising paths, and that the act of moving—especially when nothing else seems to be moving—might be exactly what carries us into the new year.

If you’re just joining us on the Holiday Sanity Challenge, welcome! Be sure to check out my daily stretches, breath practices, and movements on one of the following channels:

YouTube Shorts: @mbbtrigirl

Instagram: @brad4d_wellness

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