By the time you are reading this in your inbox, I will have just gotten married on Friday, and subsequently enjoyed the festivities that followed of the weekend.

As I sit here and type this out, I have a million thoughts running through my head. There is still so much to be done, so many little details to iron out and ensure are on track, events to coordinate, people to respond to, etc.

One thing I want to be intentional about this week (I am typing this to myself) is just experiencing the whole week for what it is. So much of the stress that comes with a big event like a wedding is simply a side reaction of caring and being deeply invested in the outcome at the end. In the process of an event like this, it is easy to try to numb out the stressful parts to help you cope and get through, but in the process of doing so, you can just as easily numb and reject out some of the small good things that happen in the week too.

So hopefully as I read this newsletter myself on this fine Monday morning, I am able to look back and be proud that I enjoyed the little stressors. The things that didn’t go right that we will laugh about one day. The missed part of the schedule. Not having cash on us to buy our wedding license. All of it is part of the experience, and at the end of the day, the main focus is Allison & I making the commitment to do the rest of this life thing together. And that is all that really matters -

Brain - The Outline for “Kevin’s Rule” & 1 Incredible Year

One of the first concepts I introduced into the Superset was this idea of Kevin’s Rule for planning out your goals and actions for an upcoming year, inspired by Jesse Itzler and his friend Kevin.

If I asked you to reflect on a random year, say 2021, and asked you what your biggest accomplishment was from that year, how long would it take you to come up with the answer?

Jesse Itzler, Founder of Marquis Jet and renowned public speaker, shared an idea that he calls “1 Incredible Year”, inspired by Kevin’s Rule.

Kevin, one of Jesse Itzler’s close friends, encouraged Jesse to structure his year’s like so:

• Every year, have ONE “misogi" - One big accomplishment or life-defining moment you can point to

• Every other month, take one day to go do something you normally wouldn’t have done. That will end in 6 distinguishable experiences booked into your year

• Every quarter, add a new winning habit into your life. At the end of the year, you have incorporated 4 new positive habits into your routine

Seems simple on the surface, and an easy structure to follow - but how powerful if executed on?

My typical “misogi” has been endurance-based - 2021 I completed my first bodybuilding show. 2022 an Ironman 70.3. 2023 was a huge milestone with the 50 mile race and got engaged, and this year I got married.

Take action on this principle and check out the compounding effect. In 20 years, you could have:

• 20 Year Defining Moments

• 120 experiences you wouldn’t have otherwise had

• 80 new winning habits

Life gets busy and we tend to default to our comfort zones. A simple structure like this can ensure you’re packing quality into each month, quarter, and year of your life.

Body - Why You Should Run a Race in 2025

As we welcome a new year, many of us will begin to set resolutions that often fizzle out before the end of January. For 2025, I am going to attempt to convince all Superset readers to set a goal to run a race next year, a race of any distance (5K or more). Signing up for a race can ignite your motivation, spark lasting change, and lead to unforgettable experiences. 5K, half marathon, or full marathon, here are compelling reasons to lace up your running shoes and commit to a race in 2025.

1. Empowerment through Goal Setting: Training for a race gives you a specific target to strive for, bringing clarity and focus to your day-to-day fitness. The process of setting a goal—whether it's completing your first race, improving your time, or simply crossing the finish line—fuels a sense of purpose. You’ll find that progress comes with each step, boosting your self-esteem and fostering a growth mindset.

2. Community and Connection: Running is a great way to bond with others. You can join a local running club, participate in organized training sessions in your area, and in the process, you gain access to a supportive community. The best part of my running journey has been doing it with a few friends who are of similar fitness, being able to set goals with each other, and then celebrate the highs of race day and the lows of training with someone else.

3. Physical and Mental Health Benefits: Engaging in regular training not only enhances cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance but also augments your mental state. Running is proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting mood. The sense of accomplishment felt after completing a race can be a fantastic catalyst for continued physical activity and can contribute to a healthier lifestyle overall.

4. A Celebration of Achievement The race day experience is unlike any other. So much of failing at a goal for the new year is having this end goal that doesn’t have a clear date or is hard to picture. With a race, there is a cutoff, a certain level of training that must be adhered to, and then finally a day that you get to celebrate and show off the work you have put in. After my first race, I got very diligent about setting similar dates and training plans with other avenues of my life.

So, as the new year approaches, consider signing up for a race in 2025. Embrace the journey of training. Go against your mental grain telling yourself you aren’t a runner. You aren’t a runner because you don’t run, period. Get started!

Book - Top Actions From “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy

Last week’s intro the Superset had me combing through the library wall for my copy of Darren Hardy’s “The Compound Effect” again. This was one of the first personal development books I ever was recommended from someone who I looked to for personal and career advice. I have read through it 4 or 5 times at this point, and when I think about many of my successes in life, I attribute them to leaning into the principles discussed in this book.

The core message of the book is that every choice, no matter how minor it seems, contributes to your larger life trajectory. Hardy illustrates this by using relatable examples such as savings, fitness, and personal growth. Just as a penny can grow exponentially when invested wisely over years, so too can daily habits lead to transformative outcomes if applied consistently. His 4 main buckets to embrace the concept are as follows:

1. The Ripple Effect of Choices: Hardy argues that our lives are shaped by the accumulation of our everyday decisions. Opting for a healthy breakfast instead of a sugary cereal might seem trivial in the short term, but consistently making nutritious choices compounds into a healthier lifestyle. For readers, the challenge lies in recognizing that each small decision contributes to their overall success or failure.

2. Consistency Over Intensity: The book emphasizes that sticking with less intensive, manageable actions is more effective than intermittent bursts of effort. For instance, committing to read just 10 pages of a personal development book each day can lead to the completion of multiple books over a year, while one-time marathon reading sessions often lack retention and impact.

3. Tracking Progress: An easy action from this book is utilizing a journal or tracking system to monitor daily choices. This not only instills accountability but also provides tangible evidence of growth. Seeing progress, no matter how small, can motivate one to continue down the chosen path.

4. Mindset Shift: Embracing the concept of the compound effect shifts the focus from instant gratification to long-term results. Understanding that improvement builds gradually can nurture patience and resilience, essential traits for sustainable success.