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Are you too comfortable to be happy?

May 22, 2018 By Joel Runyon 9 Comments

[no_toc] Are you too comfortable to be happy? Do 100 burpees. You’ll be tired as hell, but you’ll be satisfied. Peter Thiel likes to ask the question: > What important truth do very few people agree with you on? It’s a good question and I one I explored more in this post. But here’s my answer: Most people are too comfortable to be happy. Modern life is just really damn comfortable. But unfortunately, that shields you from many ...

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The 777 Project PoP School Update #1

May 16, 2018 By Joel Runyon Leave a Comment

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I remember when the idea for the 777 Project popped in my head. It was a flash, and idea, and it scared me. I didn’t want to do it. It’s too much, too hard. Who am I to try something like that? I remember signing up for the Antarctica race and thinking to myself - “what on earth are you doing?” When I got hurt after race #1, I didn’t know how long rehab would take or if I’d still be able to run. When I got sued, I didn’t know what would happen ...

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8 Years of IMPOSSIBLE

May 1, 2018 By Joel Runyon 4 Comments

8 years ago, I sat down and made a list. Things I wanted to do…but seemed impossible. At the top was a triathlon. But I was scared, so I compromised and did an indoor triathlon. I remember finishing that race, realizing I didn’t die and telling myself: You spent so much time telling yourself that was impossible. What other things are out there that you could go and do if you would just train for it? I didn’t know what I was getting myself ...

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