#boom Race 1/7 for the 777 Project is done. The Patagonia International Marathon was an absolutely astounding 63km/39.4 mile race. And we've raised almost $10,000 so far. Amazing! Thanks to everyone who has joined the cause and supported 777 in one way or another. If you still want to get involved, there's good news. You can! The fastest way to help is by taking part in The $25 Challenge. Do that here. --- As for Patagonia, it's absolutely ...
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Punta Arenas (Race 1/7) or Bust
This blog post is coming to you from Lima, Peru! I'm currently on a 8 hour layover in Peru on my way from San Diego to Punta Arenas Chile for race 1/7 - the Patagonia International Marathon. The race is 63km (40 miles) through the picturesque landscape of Patagonia. See below for an idea of the scenery that I'm in for. Needless to say it's beautiful and I'm excited :) The race is 40 miles and the park we're running through (Torres del Paines) is ...
5 Recovery Tools I’m Using To Supercharge My Fitness (#3 Has Been A Game Changer)
5 Tools I'm Using To Hack My Recovery As I've launched into the 777 Project, one of the things that my coach (Ian Sharman) has drilled into me is that recovery is HUGELY important. Over the past six months or so, I've worked to not only up my mileage but also to change my recovery habits both inside and outside the gym in order to move more efficiently, prevent injury, and stay healthy. Here are the recovery habits I'm using (number three has been a game ...
The 777 Ask
The 777 Ask If you're reading this page, you probably read about The 777 Project and asked the question, "How can I help?" Well, my first question is, "Are you sure you want to know?" Because making an impact requires taking action. You ready? Keep reading. There are three specific actions that you can take to help. 1. Join Our Small (And Growing) Army & Take The $25 Challenge We're building a small army of 250 people who want to ...
Why You Should Always Talk to Strangers
Why You Should Always Talk to Strangers I recently got back from a month-long trip. On the leg between Denver and San Diego, I made a point of talking to the people I came across. Every once in a while, I'll notice something and get the urge to talk or ask about. Most of the time I don't, simply because I have other things to do or because I convince myself I'm too busy. However, after traveling for four and a half weeks straight and meeting all sorts ...
Impossible FM #015: Millionaire’s Math & Poker Business Strategies with Billy Murphy
[powerpress] In today's episode, I sit down with my good friend Billy Murphy of Forever Jobless to talk about doing the uncommon by simply running the math. We talk about how Billy's background as a poker player transitioned into an entrepreneurial career and how he's chosen to make some unusual and non-traditional decisions - that most people would think are risky, but actually make very solid, logical sense when you just do the math. Enjoy. Links ...
The $25 Challenge
Today I'm going to ask you to take a challenge. This year we're embarking on a huge adventure as a community with The 777 Project. If you don't know what I'm talking about, The 777 Project is an adventure and philanthropic initiative to run seven ultra marathons on seven continents in order to raise funds and awareness to build seven schools with Pencils of Promise to make the impossible possible for thousands of students around the world who don't ...
Impossible FM #014: The Power of Consistent Committed Action & The $25 Challenge
[powerpress] Over the past few days, we've been getting a few questions from people who want to get involved with what's happening with the 777 Project. In today's episode, I talk about the #1 way most people can get involved with 777. It's through a little something, we're calling the $25 challenge. Find out how you can take part & do something impossible today. Links to Listen To This Episode Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Click ...
The Biggest Challenge of My Life: The 777 Project
Today's a big day. For the last few months I've been hinting at a big, upcoming impossible project. Today it's here. I want to share with you The 777 Project. - the next impossible thing. The 777 Project The 777 Project is my next impossible challenge. It's a challenge to run 7 ultra marathons on 7 continents as an effort to help build 7 schools with Pencils of Promise.. This project will be the most challenging thing I've ever done and take ...
Impossible FM #012: “We Choose To Go To The Moon”
[powerpress] In today's episode, I talk about the one of the reasons behind tomorrow's big announcement and share a short speach that my friend Kurt sent me. It's a video of John F. Kennedy at Rice University announcing the goal to go to the moon in 1962. It's an inspiring speech, but one that also requires immediate action. Going to the moon is no small task, so if you say you're going to do it - no matter how good of a speech you give - you better get ...