Wolfy on the Radio

The internet is such a wonderful, scary place. As a young child I was perplexed by its vastness and the endless amount of things I could discover and learn. One of the early fascinations I had with the internet was the amount of information it contained on people I knew.

It hit me the other day that the only way to improve my average speed on the treadmill was to initiate my run at my goal speed. Starting below my average speed goal drew down the average and would require an accelerated pace to compensate. This is when it hit me that to ‘reach your goals’, you have to operate above them.

It’s a whole new world when the sun sets, and most people settle in for the night. Peace and quiet sets in. Tranquility. A calming atmosphere. Unknown to most who dance to a normal circadian rhythm. It’s such a stark contrast against a bustling world filled with daily activities – even the wildlife and atmosphere add noise that from a symphony of sounds most people experience. I’ve never experienced one of those sound deprivation chambers, but I would welcome the experience. The closest I come are the evenings and early mornings I spend alone after everyone else has paused to rest.

Teaching is humbling. I believe it makes you stronger, wiser in your craft because it helps you elevate others around you. It is one thing to be a Rockstar yourself, but a whole different thing entirely if you can help elevate everyone around you to that level...

I have a lot of conversations with people about life. How they are doing, what they are up to, what their goals or ambitions are. I first became interested in hearing these answers from people after hearing so many people complain about their current circumstances. What it boiled down to be a simple question, “are you doing what you want to do – and does that bring you fulfillment?” It was evident through just a short conversation that many people were spending most of their time doing things they would rather not do. But why?

The whole world is upside-down right now. I’m finding myself bored out of my flipping mind. Not that there aren’t things I could ‘do’ – but my brain is exhausted of the scenery. The same pattern everyday and hours upon hours sitting in this same dang chair that I am now, day in and day out. I am in need of doing anything else. 

"I haven't been as disciplined about it as I should." That's a phrase I've been using lately to dismiss any inquiries about any content I have made lately. Plainly, I've been using that statement as a write-off for not making time to do things like this. Well, this is a top-of-mind tale about my plan to solve this issue.

I believe there is more value in doing something consistent than timeboxing and repetition, though there is still some value there I believe what really drives home the habit is in the consistency. For me the consistency part revolves around how to fit the habit into my regular routine; which means it must be frictionless, effortless, or as I say, the path of least resistance.

The end of a decade. I keep seeing posts of folks reflecting on the beginning through the end of the last 10 years. Featuring the highlights and cheering to the years ahead. Why not jump on this train? I think, maybe an appropriate time as ever to publicly reflect. 

EP: 01-01