StayStrongStayHealthy – Page 4 – Everyday is an Interview

Foundations of Discipline #4 “Discipline is Built in the Boring” – How Repetition and Structure Become Your Advantage

Everyone wants the highlight moment—the buzzer-beater, the viral post, the game-winning play. But greatness isn’t built in the spotlight. It’s forged in the shadows—through early mornings, late nights, and relentless, repetitive work.

It’s not the miracle shot that makes you great. It’s the thousands of unseen reps you put in to make that shot feel routine. Mastery isn’t magic—it’s muscle memory. The basics, practiced with intention, create the foundation for excellence.

Yes, repetition can feel boring. But that boredom is the birthplace of greatness. When others quit from monotony, you rise by staying the course.

Don’t shun the boring. Embrace it.
Refine the basics until they become your edge.

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Foundations of Discipline – Entry #3 “Make the Important Thing the First Thing” – Why Winning the Morning Matters

Everyone talks about their goals, dreams, and visions for the future. If you really want to find out what these are, don’t ask people about them — ask them what they do first thing in the morning.

Your first action reveals more about your priorities than any vision board ever could.

I hit snooze – Your priority is comfort or laziness.
I drink water – You’re prioritizing health.
I go for a walk – You value movement and clarity.
I work out – Discipline and fitness matter to you.
I reach for a donut – You’re choosing immediate pleasure over long-term progress.

Don’t just tell me your goals—show me what you do when you wake up. That action is your real goal.

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Foundations of Discipline – Entry #2

Discipline Starts the Night Before

Discipline doesn’t begin in the morning—it begins the night before.
If you don’t plan and prepare, you’re setting yourself up to fail.

Reaching my fitness goals requires more than motivation. It takes intentional planning: my meals, workouts, and recovery—all mapped out ahead of time. That means prepping my food, laying out my clothes, setting my schedule, and reviewing my routine before the day starts.

You can be fired up in the morning, but if you’re scrambling, that energy gets wasted.
Discipline isn’t just doing the work—it’s setting the conditions that make the work possible.

Want better results? Start preparing the night before. That’s where discipline is born.

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Foundations of Discipline – Entry 1

Motivation is Fleeting. Discipline is Forever.

Motivation is great—when you have it.
But what about the days when you don’t?

What do you do when you’re cold, exhausted, stressed, or just plain unmotivated?
Do you wait for inspiration to strike?
No.
You fall back on your discipline.

Discipline is the engine that keeps moving when motivation stalls.
It doesn’t rely on how you feel—it relies on what you’ve committed to.
The early mornings, the reps, the prep, the habits—that’s where success is built.

If you build your discipline, you’ll realize something powerful:
You don’t need motivation to be successful.

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Talent Is Not Enough

As we begin the hiring process for the upcoming term, I’m spending time training my interview committee—not just to identify skills, but to recognize something far more important: work ethic.

I’m not looking for the most naturally talented candidates. Talent is common. What’s rare is someone who walks into the room and shows they’ve done the work—someone who took the time to research our district, prepare thoughtful questions, and connect their answers directly to the values we represent.

I want someone who makes me want to coach them, someone whose drive is so obvious that I feel compelled to help them reach their next goal. Talent is something I can help develop, but a strong work ethic is not.

And let’s be honest—no one has time to train someone to care.

Talent might get you in the room, but work ethic earns you the seat.

Every day is an interview. Show up like it.

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Memorial Day Appreciation: Remembering the Sacrifice

As we gather with family and friends, firing up grills and celebrating the unofficial start of summer, let us pause and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. This day is not just a break from work or school—it is a solemn reminder of the men and women who gave everything in service to our nation.

“All gave some, some gave all.” — William Osterkamp

Memorial Day is a moment to honor those who never made it home, to reflect on the cost of our freedom, and to recommit ourselves to living lives worthy of their sacrifice.

To our veterans and active service members: we see you, we thank you, and we are grateful for your courage and dedication.

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.

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The Power of Micro-Habits: Why Small Changes Lead to Big Wins

The bigger the goal, the more critical the process. Ambitious outcomes don’t happen overnight—they’re earned, step by step, habit by habit.

That’s where micro-habits come in.

Micro-habits are the small, almost effortless actions that, when repeated consistently, lead to lasting change. These aren’t massive overhauls or grand gestures. They’re the tiny tweaks that gradually move you closer to your goals without overwhelming you.

Here are a few that I’ve started to implement in my own life:

Morning protein shake after walking my dog – It sounds simple, but this small action ensures I get my protein in early instead of scrambling late at night. It’s a great example of habit stacking—linking a new behavior to one that’s already ingrained.
Sitting up straight while working – Posture affects energy, focus, and even confidence. This small adjustment has been surprisingly powerful.
Reading my mantra sheet before I get out of bed – A reminder of who I want to be, before the noise of the day sets in.
Leaving the food scale out on the kitchen counter – Visibility is accountability. This nudge helps me stay mindful of my nutrition without extra mental effort.

These aren’t dramatic changes, but that’s the point. The compound effect of tiny improvements is what builds unstoppable momentum.

Don’t underestimate the power of small. The path to big wins is paved with micro-habits.

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Patience Over Perfection: How to Stay Motivated When Growth is Slow

Progress rarely arrives in dramatic leaps. Most of the time, it creeps in slowly—too slowly, if you’re like me, tracking your workouts, measuring your waistline, and stepping on the scale with hopes of seeing meaningful changes each day. When those numbers barely move, it can be maddening.

Despite what every coach, trainer, and motivational quote says about “enjoying the journey,” I still crave results. And I want them now. But here’s the truth I keep reminding myself: I didn’t get out of shape overnight, and I won’t get back into peak shape overnight either.

It took years of habits—some good, some not—to build the current version of myself. Rebuilding, reshaping, and reclaiming my fitness and focus will take time. But that doesn’t mean it’s not working. It just means the progress is happening beneath the surface, where discipline is forged and resolve is tested.

Each day I choose to stay patient, I’m not just building muscle or losing unwanted fat—I’m building grit. The gains may be small, but they are real. And the person I become during this slow grind? That’s the real reward.

So if you’re working toward something—whether it’s physical, personal, or professional—and the pace feels agonizingly slow, don’t give up. Stay patient. Stay focused. Stay in the fight.

Because strength isn’t just measured in pounds lost or inches trimmed. Sometimes, it’s measured in the courage to keep going when nothing seems to be changing.

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Force the Future – Start Messy

After a lot of thought, research, and meetings, I finally broke down and hired a trainer. I chose Naylor Body Design, and I couldn’t be happier with the decision.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far is that you can’t do everything at once. Each new action my trainer gives me is designed to build a new habit — not just a quick fix, but a lifelong skill. That requires patience. It demands focus. It challenges me to slow down, master one thing at a time, and accept that starting messy is part of the process.

Sure, I would love instant results. If it were easy, I would have already hit all my body composition and fitness goals. But lasting change doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly right away. It comes from embracing the messy start, showing up, and committing to the slow build.

Force the future — even if you have to start messy. It’s the only way real growth happens.

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Frustration or Lesson?

This morning started with a small panic.

I was trying to get out the door early for a workshop over an hour away. I knew traffic would be heavy, so I planned ahead. Shoes on, bags packed, ready to roll.

Except for one thing—I couldn’t find my phone.

Ten minutes passed. I retraced every step. No phone. I needed it for navigation and communication—non-negotiables when heading into unfamiliar territory. I started to feel the frustration creeping in.

Finally, I found it.

Tucked neatly into the pocket of the weight vest I wore earlier during my walk with Kix. The walk was productive, the vest did its job—and so did my forgetful mind, apparently.

Now I had a choice:
Be annoyed that I misplaced it… or learn from it.

Could I have gotten angry? Sure.
But would that help me improve? Not likely.

Instead, I chose to take the moment as a lesson. Put things back where they belong. Build better habits. Keep it simple.

The more we treat mistakes as feedback rather than failure, the faster we improve.

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