Olivia OneidThere’s a difference between wanting to do the thing and wanting to become the person. One of my clients said something really important recently. She told me she wants to prioritize her nutrition and training this year because she wants to, not because she has to, or because it’s the only thing holding her together. That distinction matters.
Nat GallowayFocusing on the problem won’t help you find a solution We all do it. “I’m so out of shape.” “My partner never listens.” “I’ll never hit my goals.” Those thoughts feel real. They feel justified. But thinking and talking that way doesn’t move you forward. It reinforces being stuck.
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.