Rise Again From The Struggle

Easy things require no skill and usually no barrier to entry. That makes it very unlikely to add a lot of value to your life. That'd why seeking out hard things is the way to grow and develop. We learn through challenges. You don't need to seek out the hardest things possible, either. Just go a little above your comfort level to start. Then increase as that becomes more comfortable. That's how you...

Don't wait to try and be good at something before you call yourself that thing. In fact, you should call yourself that thing before you start, so you actually start! I did this with running. I called myself a runner so I would start acting like one. I needed the skill for the things I wanted to accomplish, but I tried to say I wasn't a runner? That didn't make sense. So, I changed my identity. I s...

Food as an experience is the norm now. That's why so many people are "addicted" to their meals and struggle to lose weight. Once you realize food is meant for fuel, not an experience, you can change the way you see your plate. Making this shift was a game changer for me. Take control of your health by taking control of your plate! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

What is the role of culture? To set the tone for winning behaviors, not to make you feel good about yourself. So many people now think everything is supposed to be nice and not hurt your feelings. But the more people have to worry about saying the wrong thing and hurting your feelings, the harder it becomes to win. The best cultures are actually direct and to the point. That way, you spend less wa...

This warmed my heart the last couple of days. I don't know what it is about my bike that made this lady excited, but seeing someone who's going through some things be so happy because of a wave from a stranger on a motorcycle made my day. This just goes to show you that you just never know what you are doing that might be bringing joy to someone else, and you don't even know it's happening. No exc...

It's not a lack of empathy. Men aren't lacking empathy or emotional intelligence. We just don't buy all your excuses to be a shitty person. We understand bad things happen to people, and sometimes, you don't handle it well in the moment. That's not an excuse to continue acting a fool and expecting everyone to continue dealing with your inability to adapt to your life. I can help you learn the skil...

I'm a little feisty tonight, lol. The world is so soft now. We have to find a way to agree during every discussion? Nope. We can simply disagree. We don't have to agree to continue doing exactly the same thing. If your feelings are hurt, that's fine. It's called being alive. Learn to deal with your emotions, and you won't have to worry about this anymore. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From T...

The OODA Loop is a great tool to help you problem solve on the fly. Observe - this weekend we observed that our bodies weren't going to hold up for that race, let alone the weekend if we didn't change something. Orient - we repositioned our tactics to respond to our reality. We didn't fight the truth and let our ego ruin the weekend. Decide - we decided to change tactics to preserve as much joint...

The downhills were brutal on my hip and knee today, but I dug deep and found a way! It was in the upper 40's - lower 50's all day with some bouts of bitter strong winds. My cold weather strategy worked out well, though. Definitely one of the toughest venues and it lived up to the hype! It showed me some things I'm doing well, and some areas to improve. On to the next challenge! No excuses! Kevin B...

I was in quite a bit of pain from my hip and knee by the end, but man, was that fun today! Lots of learning opportunities. The course was brutal. The weather was all over the place. Rain, humidity, cold breeze, and cycle back through. Some parts of the course had snow on them still, others were mud pits, slick hills, rocky terrain... you name it, we probably had it! The rain made several obstacles...

The number wasn't met, so there was no decision. I made that a long time ago, and today, I just have to execute. Don't Lake l leave decision making up to the moments you're weakest. Decide when you're strong, then just follow your own rules. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Race weekend is almost here! I'll be heading out in the morning to get settled in for the weekend. Three races on the agenda. 21k Beast on Saturday. 10k Super and 5k Sprint on Sunday. I'm excited to be running with my Heroic Buddy Eric, too! He's helped me more than he knows over the last few years, and we finally get to meet in person! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Stay consistent for a year on anything, and you'll see so much growth that it'll seem unbelievable. Getting started is the hardest part. I was scared of failing the Spartan Beast distance. I was attempting to push it further and further into the year. Once I realized that, I signed up for the next one and went for it. Ready or not, I was going. Turns out, I wasn't ready 🤣 I still find a way to ge...

Anyone who says they never feel these feelings is either lying or doesn't know that's what they are. These emotions are normal. They are useful even. Yet you worry when you feel them and allow them to prevent you from moving forward. Turn that around. There's a skill to taking these and using them to create progress instead of being a roadblock. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggl...

If you're in an environment or around people who are naysayers, you're in the wrong arena. Find the group that will pull you up, not the ones that keep pulling you down. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

This was sparked by a post from a "nutritionist," exclaiming red meat and butter are bad for you. Somehow, for thousands of years, people survived while eating these horrible things! 🤣🤣 Red meat isn't bad for you. It's literally what makes up most of the big game every culture has lived off hunting for centuries. Chronic diseases increased after these people took red meat and butter out of our d...

Stop giving yourself a break and being nice to yourself. That doesn't mean you have to belittle yourself and tear yourself down. But calling your actions what they are is important so you can learn from them. Today I did something that was just dumb. Actions have consequences. I got burned. Thankfully it was minor. But it was purely stupid. There's no other way to describe it. Giving myself a brea...

Hill sprints suck in such a good way 😂 For real, though. It's not the program that is holding you back. It's your mindset about everything. You can find someone in the most elite athletic fields that do almost any program you will claim doesn't work. It's not the program. It's you. Stop making the excuses and get started on anything. Eventually you'll figure out a routine you can enjoy and stick...

Being hungry is a skill most people no longer have. I realized during my races in Atlanta that I was getting too comfortable being full again. I decided at that moment that I was going on a cut so I could get comfortable with hunger again. Notice I didn't say you have to starve. But being a little hungry and a bit uncomfortable at times is a good thing. It makes you appreciate things a lot more, a...

Change your mind and your results change. I kept telling myself I wasn't a runner, and I didn't like running. Then I realized a lot of things I enjoy require that mode of transportation. I shifted my mindset right then. I'm getting a lot of good runs in to go along with my workouts, and I'm already seeing the gains! Do things with intention and the right mindset, and results will follow. No excuse...

Don't forget where you came from. That doesn't mean you stay in that mindset and keep moving backwards. No. What it means is to help those trying to do the same while being fair. As you move up on life, your true character comes out. Put in the effort to ensure your character is worth putting on display. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

You might disagree, but this is how I've dealt with all the things I've gone through. I don't shy away from them. I take them head in and see what I can learn from them. Then I get back after it as soon as I'm capable, so it loses its power over my mind. The only way to victory is through the storm. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

You're not perfect. You're not supposed to be. Yet a lot of people who are struggling hear this from others and want to believe it. Believing it is what's holding you back, though. You make TONS of mistakes. Maybe you need to lose weight or clean yourself up. Maybe you're lacking a critical skill for that job or position. Who knows. We've all been there, and we all have our own things we are weak...

We all have the choice. The question is, will you accept that or throw away the responsibility? This is a skill you can learn. Will you put in the effort? No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Feelings aren't facts, and you need to stop asking for validation. Yes, they may be real. You likely actually feel a certain way. That doesn't mean you are accurately representing the reality of things. If you want someone to lie to you, I'm not the guy. It doesn't help and only creates further problems in the long run. Learn to confront your inaccurate emotions and feelings and deal with life so...