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Brain - The Fallacy of Incapability

This post from Sahil Bloom hit me hard this week:

Sit with that for a second. Really let it sink in.

Fear isn’t about ability—it’s about exposure. The things we hesitate on, the opportunities we let pass, the challenges we convince ourselves we aren’t “ready” for—it’s not because we lack the skill. It’s because we lack the reps. And our brain, wired for comfort, would rather label the unknown as “impossible” than admit that it’s just unpracticed.

Think about it. A promotion comes up at work. A new role lands on your lap. You know you can grow into it, but suddenly your mind throws up every possible reason to say no. “I’m not a leader.” “I’m not great at public speaking.” “I don’t know if I can handle the pressure.” These aren’t truths. They’re defense mechanisms. Ways to keep you safely inside the box of what you already know.

It’s the same with fitness. If you’ve never run a 5K, the idea of a half marathon seems ridiculous. But deep down, you know you could do it. You don’t actually fear the race—you fear the process. You fear looking stupid. You fear sacrificing social time for training. You fear the discomfort of starting from zero.

But the truth is, everything is easier once you’ve done it before. Running a marathon isn’t hard for a marathoner. Leading a team isn’t intimidating for a seasoned manager. Putting yourself out there isn’t scary for someone who’s built the habit of doing so.

The common denominator? The willingness to start.

Your brain will always find reasons to tell you you’re not ready. That’s its job. But growth comes from doing the thing anyway. Taking the step before you feel fully prepared. Accepting the discomfort of being a beginner. Because the only way to gain experience—the only way to move forward—is to act.

So whatever that thing is—the job, the race, the risk—stop waiting to feel ready. Take the step and make yourself ready.

Body - 60 Days To Summer: Your Action Plan

Summer is just over 60 days away. In a little over two months, we will all be regularly in situations where the shirt is coming off, and I don’t know about you guys, but I want to feel good when those times arrive.

If I were in the shoes of someone looking to make as much real, tangible progress over the next 60 days (without crash dieting or overdosing on GLP1), I would use the following rubric, and use it to a T. 60 days is a long time, but it’s not an eternity. It is going to take real discipline and commitment to make real change, but it is absolutely possible. Check all of these boxes and you are guaranteed to see results:

Nutrition: The Fat Loss Foundation

✅ Create a Caloric Deficit – Use a calculator to estimate your maintenance calories and eat 400–600 calories below that daily for steady fat loss.
✅ Prioritize Protein – Aim for 0.7–1g per pound of body weight (e.g., 150g for a 150lb person). This maintains muscle and keeps you full.
✅ Eat Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods – Stick to lean proteins, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and complex carbs (chicken, salmon, eggs, greens, berries, sweet potatoes, rice).
✅ Ditch Processed Junk & Liquid Calories – Cut out sugary drinks, excess alcohol, and ultra-processed snacks. These add calories without satiety.
✅ Hydrate Like an Athlete – Drink at least 3L of water per day to improve metabolism, digestion, and performance.
✅ Time Your Carbs Around Workouts – Eat most of your carbs pre- and post-workout for fuel and recovery.

Training: Maximize Fat Loss & Muscle Retention

✅ Lift Weights 3–5x Per Week – Strength training preserves muscle while burning fat. Focus on compound movements (squats, deadlifts, presses, rows).
✅ Increase Daily Movement – Walk 8,000–12,000 steps daily to increase calorie burn without added stress.
✅ Incorporate Cardio Wisely – Do 2–4 sessions per week of low-intensity cardio (walking, cycling) or HIIT (15–20 min max) for fat loss.
✅ Progressive Overload – Push for small increases in weight, reps, or intensity each week to keep your body adapting.

Lifestyle: The Fat-Loss Accelerator

✅ Sleep 7–9 Hours Per Night – Poor sleep raises cortisol and hunger hormones, making fat loss harder.
✅ Manage Stress Levels – Chronic stress leads to overeating and fat retention. Try meditation, journaling, or time outdoors.
✅ Stay Consistent (Even on Weekends) – Weekday discipline means nothing if you binge every weekend. Stay on track.

Execute Relentlessly

60 days is more than enough time to see visible changes—but only if you commit. Dial in your diet, train hard, move more, and stay consistent. The results will speak for themselves.

Book - 4000 Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

My perusing through the bookshelf for motivation from a previous read landed me on a golden one I hadn’t revisited for some time. I have long been trying to hack the productivity loop and find ways to fit more into my day. This was the first (and probably the best, maybe only behind Slow Productivity by Cal Newport) in challenging my general thought process about getting more things done and productivity in general.

The premise is simple. The average person lives 4000 weeks in their lives. Instead of trying to maximize our output in those 4000 weeks, Oliver Burkeman provides a compelling case of why we should see an alternative to productivity, and rewire the way we think about successfully using our time. It’s a must-read for everyone. I have included 10 quotes I had highlighted from my first pass-through. You can order it here on Amazon

• “The real measure of any time management technique is whether or not it helps you neglect the right things.”

• “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.”

• “The paradox of limitation is that it’s precisely by embracing our limits that we can experience the fullest possible version of our lives.”

• “The more you try to control your time, the more anxious you become about losing control.”

• “Productivity is a trap. Becoming more efficient just makes you more rushed, and trying to clear the decks simply makes them fill up again faster.”

• “Once you truly understand that you’re guaranteed to miss out on almost every experience the world has to offer, the fact that there’s no reason to stress about which ones you focus on comes as an enormous relief.”

• “Living a truly authentic life means facing the reality that you’ll never get everything done—and making peace with that.”

• “A good life is not one in which you ruthlessly attempt to dominate time, but one in which you can surrender to its flow.”

• “Patience is more than just waiting—it’s accepting that life unfolds on its own timeline, not yours.”

• “The only way to be truly present for your life is to stop treating it as a race to some future state of ‘completion.’”