My mission is to help fathers be more intentional and impactful in their role. I am a father of 5 (husband of 1) and I live in Grand Rapids, MI. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
pursue the impossible in 2023
Good evening from Michigan,
It’s been a while, sorry for being away for so long.
Way overdue. Like 2 years overdue.
There is a lot to share in terms of updates in those 2 years (one of which is having my 5 child). For now, here is one update/learnings to share as you plan for your 2023 goals.
In October of this year I completed an Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Waco Texas. Why do an IM70.3? Precisely because it was a scary goal, and something I thought impossible just earlier this year.
So why is it a “learning”?
Well, the process taught me the power putting something on the calendar. Committing to a goal and then figuring out a way to make it happen.
Not sure about you, but I can’t workout just for the sake of working out, and I needed something to get in shape physically.
It is way too easy to skip workouts when life gets busy, but having a deadline and something that I couldn’t just “wing it” meant I had to find a way.
From 10 mile runs at midnight, to biking long trips pulling my youngest two kids, the date on the calendar drove me to find a way.
I made time for it and I made it a priority. Funny how that happens.
I also found a community of people online that were doing the race (that is what took me to Waco). It taught me how important it is to have people that are pushing you toward a goal and in the arena with you.
I would encourage you to find something that scares you, and in 2023 to sign up for it.
You don’t need a plan yet.
You don’t need a tribe yet.
You need a date on the calendar.
Sign up and let me know what you signed up for.
I also recorded some episodes of the podcast recently. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts or using the link below.
https://www.2centdad.com/podcast/
In the fatherhood arena with you,
~Mike
PS - I’m doing a group challenge that starts Jan 2nd (30 days long). If you’re looking to improve your faith, family, and your fitness, hit reply and I’ll give you the details.
Hi! I'm Mike
My mission is to help fathers be more intentional and impactful in their role. I am a father of 5 (husband of 1) and I live in Grand Rapids, MI. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
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