“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”

Source: Laura’s Letter to Children​

10 minutes of:

5 shoulder-to-overheads

10 deadlifts

15 box jumps

Back squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

21-15-9-6 reps for time of:

Bike calories

Rower Calories

One filter I use for making decisions: How much can I influence the outcome after the initial choice is made?

When I can do a lot to influence the outcome, I’m less worried about risk. Even if the choice appears risky on the surface, I can likely create a good outcome with effort.

When I can’t do much to influence the outcome, I’m more risk averse. Even my best effort won’t move the needle. Your ability to influence the outcome after a decision is made is a crucial thing to consider.”

5 rounds for time of:

20 hip extensions

10 strict pull-ups

Run 400 meters

21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:

Dumbbell front squats

Toes-to-bars

Martial artist and actor Bruce Lee on pushing yourself:

“Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.”

Source: Striking Thoughts​

Before you discover what you love: fewer commitments, more experiments.

After you discover what you love: fewer experiments, more commitments.

Bench press 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps