Self-care isn’t selfish.  What I’ve come to learn while leading military formations consisting of thousands of people is that when I take time for my fitness, my work decisions are clearer, my demeanor is better, I’m more rested and less stressed, and I’m a better husband and father.  It’s not working longer and harder that …

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In the last episode of the TD Fitness Podcast, we kicked off a three-part series on balancing work and fitness. We started by discussing the mindset required to balance the two. This week, we’re going to dive into practical approaches to actually strike that balance. What are the areas you want to achieve this in? …

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Life is a constant exercise in competing priorities. There are so many important things that we can do, should do, or must do. And oftentimes, there’s tension between what we consider urgent and what we consider important.  The balance between work and your health is no different.  In this episode, I’m sharing the things that …

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What if I told you that the bad things that happen to you – the things that get you down, the things that get in the way of you achieving your goals and being the person you want to be – could disappear in an instant?  And that YOU could make them disappear?  Or that …

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On the TD Fitness Podcast, I’m continuing my story of training for and completing the Ironman race in 2015. As we talked about last week, the first step was tapping into a growth mindset to believe I could achieve something beyond what I thought was in my ability. This week I want to talk about …

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I’m taking us back to 2015, the year that I set out to complete a full Ironman race – a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile marathon. It was a huge feat but what the experience taught me is that before we get to the “doing” part, we have to …

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It’s important to approach growth by focusing on the starting point of where you are right now.  What strengths do you already have that you can build better habits upon?  Remember that YOU are the most important person and the one with the biggest impact on your growth journey.  Not your doctor, not your spouse, …

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The most important thing in personal growth is practicing consistent habits. Habits define who we are and how we are. You’ll see, over time, just how much your habits will grow you. Start small with your habits…small enough to create psychological wins but large enough to be a slight challenge. It’s not about being perfect …

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If you’re avoiding change and growth, is it out of fear or procrastination?  Or are you being prudent and simply waiting for a better time? Determining your level of readiness for change is critical before approaching a goal. Assessing the external stressors and circumstances in your life can help you discern the answer to these …

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This is a reminder that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be.  Only YOU define who you are and how you view yourself. That means you have the power to change the reflection of who you see in the mirror right now, regardless of your past.  Don’t dwell on the past. Learn from it. …

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