121 - Ally Rossell: Choosing the Hard Road (and Why It’s Worth It)

Today on the Getting After It podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest—my wife, Ally!

We sat down (matching mustard chairs and all) to have a real conversation about trying hard things, embracing the discomfort of being a beginner, and staying consistent without losing your sense of self-worth.

Ally shares her journey from being terrified of recording podcasts to launching Siblings in Crime with her brother, her struggles with body image and running confidence, and what her dad taught her about "doing the hard thing first."

We also reflect on building self-worth based on identity as a son or daughter of God—not just on achievements.

This one is packed with laughter, honest stories, and reminders we all need:
 You can be proud of yourself and still demand more. You can fail today and still get after it tomorrow.

Key Learnings from This Episode:

1. "Being a Beginner" Is a Muscle You Need to Flex - Growth lives on the other side of starting badly. Every new beginning will feel awkward—and that’s a feature, not a flaw.
2. You Can’t Tie Your Self-Worth to Goal Achievement - Missing a goal doesn’t mean you’re worthless. Your value is rooted deeper than what you accomplish.
3. Consistency Isn't About Perfection—It's About Showing Up - You’ll miss days. You’ll feel off. What matters is getting back after it the next day without beating yourself up.
4. Discipline Is a Daily Decision, Not a Personality Trait - Structure and repetition build momentum. If you're struggling with consistency, make the hard things automatic, not optional.
5. It’s Okay to Be Disappointed, But Don’t Stay There - Disappointment signals an opportunity for adjustment—not a reason to tear yourself down.
6. Surround Yourself with People Who Push You to Level Up - Ally shared how having community—whether a running partner or a podcasting buddy—made it easier to stick to hard goals.
7. Perspective Is Everything - A missed workout doesn’t define you. A tough run isn’t failure. Move forward with grace and keep stacking good days.

Challenge for Listeners:
What’s one thing you’ve been too scared to start because you didn’t want to look like a beginner?

Choose it—and start messy this week. You don't need permission to begin.

If this episode helped shift your mindset, share it with a friend who needs to hear it—and don’t forget to leave a rating and review. Every bit of support helps us keep getting after it.

Stay humble. Stay disciplined. Keep getting after it.

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