Nat GallowayEveryone talks about the pursuit of happiness, as if happiness is something you arrive at one day if you run hard enough. But happiness isn’t found at the finish line. It’s built into the journey. Training works the same way.
Nat GallowayOne of the most common expressions of ego in the gym is this idea: “If someone doesn’t bench as much as me, their opinion is invalid.” It sounds ridiculous when said out loud, yet it quietly governs a lot of lifting culture.
Nat GallowayMost people aren’t failing because they’re lazy. They’re failing because they’re obsessed with shortcuts. They want the fastest plan, the newest method, the six-week reset that promises to undo years of poor habits. And when it doesn’t work, they assume the problem is the program instead of the expectation. There is no easy way.
Nat GallowayI’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. Not because change is pointless, but because using January 1st as a trigger is usually a lie we tell ourselves. If you actually cared, you wouldn’t have waited. That’s uncomfortable to hear, but it’s true. Waiting for a new year isn’t commitment. It’s procrastination with social approval. It feels productive without requiring action.