If you're like me, you might be a bit averse to planning. I like the flexibility of not committing to a "plan", and, for most of my life, I've avoided making solid "plans". That said, as I've started to build things that are bigger than myself - things that sometimes seem literally impossible -, I've realized that some of these things require systems if they are to scale. And systems require plans if they're going to be effective. As a result of ...
Archives for 2013
Write The Damn Thing
It's really not that hard. Put your butt in the chair. Plug in your headphones. Put on some music. Write the damn thing. Seriously. It's not as hard as you're making it to be. (not-so-fun fact: I originally drafted this post may 24th, 2010 - it's still relevant today - almost 3 years later when I finally published it) ...
5 Mindset Shifts You Need To Make To Do The Impossible
Everything starts with your mindset. If your head's not in the right spot, you won't be able to execute effectively. Physical challenges are 90% mental (that's why I love them). That's why I talk so much about cold showers. They force you to physically face mental blocks head-on. They give you physical encounters with usually intangible obstacles. If you want to do something hard, difficult, or seemingly impossible, you have to start with mindset. ...
7 Things You Should Outsource Starting Tomorrow
2013 has been the year of "systems" for me. We've streamlined a lot of the underlying tech behind IMPOSSIBLE, hired a couple of team members, and started automating a bunch of processes to make it easier to scale things as we start executing the plans for growth around here. As part of that, I've started to really focus on outsourcing tasks. I used to do every single thing myself. Part of it was my control freak nature (I like to be able to sign off on ...
The Value Hierarchy
If you want to make more money, you need to understand the Value Hierarchy. The Value Hierarchy is a simple tool which demonstrates how you can charge more money by systematically adding value in your business environment, taking things to the next level (literally). Before we get started, I know a lot of people are visual learners, so let’s take a look at what the Value Hierarchy actually looks like. The Value Hierarchy is made up of a few ...
How To Reverse Diabetes – How Les Shed 80+ Pounds, Surprised His Doctors, And Manhandled Type 2 Diabetes
Disclaimer: This is not a medical recommendation or take on type 2 diabetes. Talk to your doctors before undertaking any program or diet. That said, this is a true story, and Les's story is real. If you're cool with that, read on. We've had tons of people drop 20-30 pounds, and a couple people lose 30-50. But few people have impressed me as much as Les - a 56 year old college professor who (in just 9 months), dropped over 80 pounds, reversed his type 2 ...
Cold Shower Therapy™ – Now Available for iOS
About eighteen months ago, I wrote a short post about taking cold showers as a way of building discipline and structure into my life. I had no idea what that post would start. Since then, Cold Shower Therapy™ has taken on a life of its own. Cold Shower Therapy™ by The Numbers My TEDx talk on Cold Shower Therapy™ has been viewed over 45,000 times. Over 7,500 people have watched me demonstrate how to take a shower. Almost 20,000 people have ...
The Human Bungee Slingshot (and how to create your own adventure in less than 7 days)
If you're looking to do this on your own - you can rent the slingshot at this VRBO location I’ve been on a bit of an adventure tear as of late, and I’ve been keeping most of my adventures to myself (and my instagram feed). However, I’ve gotten quite a few people asking what I’m up to, so I thought I’d share my latest adventure (and some actionable tips on how to make your own adventure in less than 7 days). Here’s my latest adventure: The Human Bungee ...
Comfortology
Beliefs are an interesting thing - they don't matter at all - until they're all that matter. The word "belief" is generally understood to be one word - but there are really two separate kinds of beliefs. What you say you believe to be true. The actual thoughts you choose to orient your life & are indicated by your actions. The first type don't matter at all. The second type are the only thing that matter. If you can see yourself doing ...
Impossible Gear Is Back!
The last few months I've been getting email after email: Why can't I buy Impossible shirts right now? Where’s the Impossible gear store gone? When am I going to be able get a new shirt? I’ve worn my old one out. (Yes, these were all real emails.) Email after email. I had to respond: “They’re coming. Don’t worry. Just be patient.” Well, the waiting is over. FINALLY, Impossible Gear is back in stock. Well, what happened? Long story ...
