130 - Why Your Limits Are Lying to You

This episode is for the moments when your brain says, "That’s all I’ve got.”
Because that voice? It’s lying to you.

Today, I’m breaking down the myth of our limits—the mental stories we tell ourselves when we’re tired, unsure, or just plain scared. Whether you’re chasing a fitness goal, building something meaningful, or just trying to become a little better than you were yesterday, I want this episode to remind you of one thing: you’ve got more in the tank.

I talk about:

• What happened when I thought I was done after 11 miles… but laced up again anyway
• Why your brain puts up mental roadblocks (and how to push through them)
• The two things that kill most dreams: uncertainty and pain
• How Stoic philosophy (especially the “premeditation of evils”) helps you prepare for discomfort
• Why the only real growth happens when things get hard
• And how my brother Drew lost nearly 60 pounds and ran a marathon by showing up daily

This is a real look at what it takes to push your limits when no one’s watching, when no one’s cheering, and when every part of you wants to stop.

If you’ve ever said, “I’m just not ready,” or “Maybe someday,” I hope this episode gets in your head the same way those doubts have—and fights back harder.

You’re not done.
You’re just getting started.

Let’s keep getting after it.

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