Rise Again From The Struggle

The idea behind competition is to make each other better for the good of the group. Now, don't get me wrong, I want to win. I'm evaluating where I need to improve and will put the work in to do just that. But it doesn't mean I'm weak because I'm genuinely happy for the guys that crush it. I love competition, which means seeing someone compete at a high level is fun to me. Even if that means I lose...

One down, two to go. This course was tough! I got my best time in this distance, though! I just kept moving, even though I was exhausted. Tomorrow is the next challenge. I'm trying out the competitive heat for the first time! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Things rarely go as planned. So, you learn to roll with the punches and enjoy it anyway! That's what I'm doing. I've met some amazing people and had some really good conversations all because my plans got messed up. I guess my plans weren't going to add the value to my life I intended, so things were rearranged for me to get more out of the trip. Thanks, God, for the assistance! No excuses! Kevin...

I'm stuck at the airport after a canceled flight. I didn't make the cut for the standby flight. Now I'm waiting on the last flight off the night. This isn't how I planned the day. Yet I found a way to make it good anyway. I had some good conversations with strangers who are also dealing with the delay. I got a quick and dirty workout in. I got a bunch of steps in. Instead of being upset, I just ma...

When you fully commit, the lines are bright. When you take away 1%, you negotiate with yourself to fill that gap. If you can't fully commit, learn to say no. It's worth it! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Sometimes, you just got to feel the pain. My shoulder blade and rib are a little pissy right now, but I'm the long run it's what I need to continue my progress. That's why so many people don't make big strides in their physical rehab. They feel pain and instinctively pull back. But that's the opposite of what you need most of the time. Pain in this instance means I've found my end range. Moving th...

Fear and faith. Both require you to believe in something you can't see and/or something that hasn't happened yet. Why not choose the one that will take you somewhere? It will either work out or teach you something. Either way, you move forward. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

People see different things as impossible or too difficult to attempt. This is why I just don't follow other people's ideas of what I should or shouldn't do. What I think is hard is not the same as you. I'm sure there's things you do that I would find hard to imagine doing, too. All this to say, find something that's going to challenge you. Something you might even fail at. The result is less impo...

My physical therapists are amazing people! I learn so much from them. Today, I was reminded one again of the mind/ body connection. Some of the things you think you can't do are simply because your body has forgotten how to move a certain way. Activating the correct sequence with assistance from Marina really made a big difference today. I was able to feel it during my workout this evening, too. W...

This is it, my final weekend to prepare for the season. I waited a little too long to start running again, but my strength is way up this year. That will help me in the long term once I build up my running capacity. I'm not beating myself up about it, either. I am just stating a fact and learning for the future. Although my running isn't where I wanted it to be, I knew I had to build up my leg str...

Focus and attention aren't going away. In fact, they are getting stronger. It's not an issue of lack. It's an issue of where it's going. These other things like TV and video games are just more enticing to a lot of people. If you want to change that, then you have to start with curiosity. Curiosity leads to interest when given a chance. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

We all have them. Weak, vile, rude, or stupid thoughts. Mentally strong people can recognize this and ignore them. They understand those thoughts are your brain trying to trick you. Trust me, you wouldn't like the random things that my brain comes up with. Then, I talk it down with logic and reason. Stay strong. Don't believe everything your brain tells you 😂 No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again F...

I know this isn't normal advice to get out of a dark place. But it works. If you are used to being negative, becoming positive doesn't work well. It's too much of a difference for a lot of people. It's also not the easiest thing to do in the middle of difficult moments or tasks. But getting to a neutral thought is. Shifting from negative to neutral is huge. It allows you to focus on the task and n...

Just because they did a study on something doesn't mean it's true. They hide, remove, and misinterpret the data all the time. That doesn't mean all studies are wrong, either. The bigger point here is that just because someone with a title says something, you don't have to believe it. So-called experts lie all the time. I take the knowledge and bump it up against how it holds up in a survival situa...

You might disagree with this, but everything you crave, every vice, is giving you something positive somewhere along the line. The issue is that vice is causing even more problems that will appear later on, except for the REALLY unlucky ones that get that notice immediately. Figuring out what the positive element it's providing you is the fastest way to overcome the vice. When you replace that pie...

Getting 3rd on poker tonight means I'm working out late and on no food. It's non-negotiable for me. Yep, it's after 10 pm now. I'm tired. I'm slightly hungry, but I'm used to being fasted, so it's not terrible. No excuses. Sleep will be glorious when I'm done, too 😂 No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Your eyes and ears will only find and hear what your mind wants to find. That means when you fail to out the work into your thoughts, you get what you pay for. Fix your thoughts. Fix your focus. Then your life will change for the better. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

When your focus is on the things you don't have, the result will be scarcity thinking. It's just a built-in excuse to explain why you can't do something. Too many options leads to decision fatigue or just a lack of making a decision. Work with what you have. If that leads to acquiring other things, then great. If not, you will get really good at using what you have. There's a skill most don't have...

I'm not a runner? With all the stuff I lie to do... running is a big part of it. So why did I perpetuate that lie for so long? It's because it brings up so much mental discomfort. I never knew how to quiet my mind and override that whiny little bitch voice in the past. This is something I'm still working on as I ramp up my training for this upcoming years races and events. Each time I get my reps...

You always have a choice when tough times come up. You can let it become part of your epic story or be just another excuse as to why you aren't to blame for your inability to succeed. Everyone goes through something tough at some point. The difference between those that make it and those that don't is how they use that energy. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

This stuff is getting out of control. It's a pretty basic tactic used by lots of groups worldwide. A truly educated population that has the ability to think for themselves and question things is dangerous. Why? Because you can't control them. Groups of people who can think for themselves are even worse for control. I misspoke in this, too. They pretend to want you healthy while making you sick. Th...

Want to quickly upgrade your life? Turn off the news. Then, take a look at the music and other types of input you are bringing into your mind and heart. The media is full of trash that doesn't do much to improve your life. In fact, most of what they discuss is either wrong or misleading at best. Music is another input that has a tendency to glorify degenerate behavior. To each their own. I'm not j...

Curving your cravings is easy once you understand your body is just telling you it's missing something. In today's dietary settings, it's typically a higher quality source of dietary fat. Remember, your bodies systems are set up to live, not to try and get you in the ground faster. So it only knows to give you a signal when it needs something to do that. Figuring out a better quality source of the...

When your brain and body can't agree on how you are operating... go with the stronger of the two in that moment. It'll pull you through, and you'll eventually complete the task, or they will sync up. Right now, you likely give in to the weaker of the two. Switch that and see how much further you can climb! No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

There's a few things that are great ideas for most people nutritionally. Then there's a LOT of individual nuance in between. Eat real food. The fewer ingredients, the better. That's basically the list of things that everyone should follow. But what foods exactly? Well, that's the nuance. You will need to test, drop, restart, and evaluate different foods. I find something new each time. Need help?...