(Credit to Coach Alex) 2 months ago, I could barely run 2 miles. But I showed up every day, ran slowly, pushed myself through pain, and grew. It wasn't about the mileage, but rather self-mastery. To build that stack of evidence that you are who you say you are, disciplined, unrelenting, and growth-minded, able to achieve all the goals you set your sights on. By mile 14, my legs were burning up. I ran with a slight limp, exhausted after running out of water. I was completely dehydrated by mile 16, feet hurting with every step. My heart rate skyrocketed as my body desperately tried to provide sufficient oxygen after the loss of blood volume due to dehydration. But I persisted, chunked each mile into small half-mile chunks, and carried on. Constantly reminding myself that without pain, there cannot be growth. And magically, I kept my head up, shoulders relaxed. I stopped thinking of the discomfort as pain, and instead embraced it. My pace picked up again, and after 5 gruelling hours, crossed the 20 mile mark. I was trotting along the path at 30min/mile at times. That day, I casted 10,000 votes to my 2.0 self. Ignore the outcomes, focus on the inputs. That's what you have control over. These 20 miles I ran at a horrible pace, especially towards the end, but my physicality is something I can always improve. But running this distance proved to me that I can be extraordinary if I choose to. I'm only getting started, and this marathon is only 11 days away. I'm nervous, but also excited. Even if I don't finish in time, I will still run the entire distance. I'll make a long post about my experiences then. We all have demons that we're fighting every day, and i'm busy fighting mine's as well. But even now I know for sure, we're all capable of so, so much more.

🚀 From now until December 31st, 2025, we’re running a community-wide challenge built around health, discipline, and identity alignment. I’m personally committing to hit these targets by my birthday (Dec 5th) and stay consistent through the year’s end: ⚖️ Weight: 168–170 lbs 💪 Muscle Mass: 143–145 lbs 🔥 Body Fat %: 12–14% range ⏳ Metabolic Age: Lock in 40-41 as I turn 42 👉 I’ll be tracking all of this daily with my Renpho smart scale (you can grab it on Amazon for ~$25 USD). It gives instant feedback on weight, muscle mass, body fat, water %, and metabolic age. No excuses — just data. How the Challenge Works 1. Get a Renpho Scale or smart scale (optional but highly recommended). 2. Set Your 90-Day Goal — weight, body fat %, muscle %, metabolic age, energy target etc. Post it in the community. 3. Weekly Ritual — weigh in, snap your data, and share updates. 4. Accountability Check-ins — every Sunday we’ll do a “Progress Pulse” thread. 5. Celebrate Wins — share your before/after stats on Dec 31st + scale screenshot or body pic! Why This Matters This isn’t about vanity metrics. It’s about proving to ourselves that discipline beats motivation, that identity drives results, and that we can close the year stronger than we started. If I can shave years off my metabolic age, grow muscle while cutting fat, and hit my ideal range at 42 ,you can absolutely crush your version of this. Call to Action 📲 Drop your end-of-year goal below (weight, muscle, or energy). 💡 If you’re serious, grab the Renpho scale so we’re tracking on the same system. 🔥 Let’s make this the most aligned, disciplined, and powerful finish to the year yet.

No matter how many times I revise my to-do list or envision a “new me,” I’m always in pursuit of the “perfect” day. Sometimes I come remarkably close with little room for improvement, other times I take a well-deserved, doom-scroll driven loss. Yet, that never deters me from rising the next day, ready to conquer it all! A new initiative: this Batman mask is my evening reminder to be the hero of my own story. The hero embraces the path of challenge and purpose, discounting the road of comfort and ease. A silly symbol, but simple reminder that we chose the unpaved path! Were you the hero of your story today?

Hey everyone! I’m Joel, I run a boutique consulting firm called Impact Mavin, where I work on projects focused on creating impact in communities. I’ve been working with Coach Alex for several months now, and his guidance has been a huge part of my growth on this journey. I’m on the path of becoming a purposepreneur, building a life where impact and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. I’m also working on my doctorate in leadership, exploring how adults actually apply what they learn after training. Excited to connect, share ideas, and learn from this community!

Hey all, I'm Kai, a head and neck surgeon by day and content creator at any time in between. Finishing up my last year of surgical training in Los Angeles and will start my own practice immediately after that. Looking forward to engaging with yall in this community. Accountability and fellowship with our entrepreneurial brothers and sisters will push us all to that next level!