Archive - The Monday Mantra

Many roads lead to Rome.

Making the most of dazzling detours that might not be detours at all.

Aug 4 •

July 2025

Risk Curiosity.

What I learned from the Leadville Stage Race about delighting in the unknown.

Jul 28 •

Keep throwing sticks.

What my dog taught me about setting and striving towards the little goals that light me up.

Jul 21 •

Make the main thing the main thing.

How treating focus as a finite resource can help you make real progress - not just do more.

Jul 14 •

Don't miss twice.

Practicing the subtle art of the fresh start.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

What Faith Kipyegon’s sub 4 attempt can teach us about the beauty of bold attempts.

Jun 30 •

Could this be good for me?

Zigging while others zag, letting go of the plan, and turning challenges into unexpected advantages.

Jun 16 •

Do what you can, not what you can't.

Taking it day by day, matching challenge and skill and finding the minimum viable progress.

Jun 9 •

Skip the second arrow.

Going full zen mode and finding opportunity in challenges.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

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