I didn’t set out to run 2,100 miles to learn life lessons.

I ran them chasing consistency, discipline, and progress—and along the way, those miles taught me more than I expected.

In this episode, I share 7 things I wish I knew before running 2,100 miles—lessons about discipline, identity, recovery, patience, and how progress actually works over the long term.

This isn’t just a running episode. It’s about becoming someone you can trust.

We talk about:

• Why motivation fails without structure
• How easy, boring work creates real progress
• Why identity is earned through action, not intention
• The role of recovery in longevity (in training and life)
• Why progress is usually invisible before it’s obvious
• The difference between discipline and stubbornness
• Why there’s no finish line for becoming who you’re capable of being

As Marcus Aurelius wrote: “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”

Whether you’re a runner, an endurance athlete, or someone trying to live with more discipline and consistency, this episode is for you.

Keep Getting After It.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started. Keep Getting After It.

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