Not Almost There
Why Not Almost There?I had never run a long race in my life, but here I am, in the middle of the 2015 Chicago Marathon. I’m feeling fantastic, even thinking I could go double the distance.Just being in this race was a mini-miracle. I had heart surgery and back surgery a decade earlier. I could barely stand back then, let alone run.Nonetheless, I’m fired up and feel better than ever.Then I see right in front of me— a sign that nearly stops me in my tracks, NOT ALMOST THERE. I try to brush it off but can’t stop thinking about those words. Every step seems heavier, harder, and then I start cramping up. I begin to walk and complain inside and out. I struggle the entire second half but finish (barely) with everything I have after being physically and mentally crushed.I have never stopped thinking about that sign but that’s fueled a quest to understand the power of the mind, body, and spirit. To understand how we accomplish things. To understand how we become better in the race against time and ourselves.Who am I?Southside Chicago kid. Young Father (20). Assembly line worker. Found 15 seconds between building cars to study. Graduated. Took 5 years. Created a few companies. Sold two. 800 employees. Created Refuel and Not Almost There to help others....more
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1. Creating the Iron Cowboy with World Record Holder James Lawrence
Nov 23,2022 51:32 -
2. Focus On The Process with Daniel Cnossen, Navy Seal and Olympian
Aug 08,2022 01:19:32 -
4. Find A Way with Amy Purdy three-time World Cup para-snowboard gold medalist
Mar 12,2022 01:07:00 -
5. Building Good Habits with Wendy Wood
Feb 19,2022 51:44 -
6. Not Done Yet with Emmy Award Winner Alan Krashesky
Feb 02,2022 01:21:01 -
8. Make a Change with the Legend Tony Hawk
Dec 31,2021 29:55 -
9. I‘m Possible with Richard Antione White
Dec 23,2021 58:44 -
10. No Limit Running with Eric Deeter
Dec 13,2021 47:13 -
11. Authentically Giving Back with Bridget Hilton
Dec 06,2021 48:23 -
12. Developing Your Attributes with Navy Seal Commander Rich Diviney
Nov 28,2021 01:46:52 -
13. Achieving Gut Bliss with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
Nov 22,2021 01:12:08 -
14. Find Your Path with Lucas Rockwood
Nov 14,2021 55:09 -
15. Unbeatable Mindset with Heather Parillo
Nov 13,2021 01:05:41 -
16. Supercharge Your Brain with Jim Kwik
Nov 01,2021 01:26:47 -
17. Climbing Your Own Mountain with World Record Holder Lucy Westlake
Oct 25,2021 01:02:39 -
18. Living A Life Of Purpose with Kevin Hekmat
Oct 19,2021 01:25:04 -
19. Beyond Happiness with Jenn Lim
Oct 11,2021 54:06 -
21. The Power Of Presence with Kristi Hedges
Oct 01,2021 56:32 -
22. Burn it Down with Ben Mollin of The Ben Mollin Project and Shear Genius
Sep 19,2021 01:04:17 -
24. If Not Now, When? The Re·Learn Series with Joe Chura
Sep 08,2021 22:39 -
25. Dedicate Yourself with Pete Davis
Aug 30,2021 52:11 -
26. Mood Follows Action with Rich Roll
Aug 24,2021 01:40:20 -
27. All I See Is Gold with Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs
Aug 16,2021 58:47 -
28. The Streets Less Traveled with Former Gang Leader Curtis Toler
Aug 08,2021 01:25:57 -
29. Against All Odds with Brian Reyelt
Aug 02,2021 01:18:01 -
32. Expect the Expected with NFL, MLB and NBA Mindset Coach Russ Rausch
Jul 14,2021 59:12 -
33. The Genius of Athletes with Dr.Noel Brick
Jul 07,2021 01:39:19 -
34. Gut Check with Melissa Hanson
Jun 28,2021 01:07:19 -
36. COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Robert Murphy
Jun 15,2021 01:03:03 -
37. Thinner. Leaner. Stronger. with Mike Matthews
Jun 08,2021 01:28:35 -
38. Rest with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Ph.D
May 31,2021 01:31:26 -
39. Man in the Arena with Chadd Wright
May 23,2021 01:22:44 -
40. Mind over Matter with Alex Hutchinson : Part Two
May 17,2021 55:08 -
41. Mind Over Matter with Alex Hutchinson : Part One
May 11,2021 56:56 -
42. Love Good Fats with Suzie Yorke
May 03,2021 01:01:43 -
43. Laziness Does Not Exist with Dr. Devon Price
Apr 26,2021 01:06:48 -
44. How to Maximize Your Productivity with Mike Vardy
Apr 20,2021 01:36:27 -
45. Finding Mindfulness with Alison Canavan
Apr 12,2021 01:18:01 -
46. Changing Your Perspective with IN-Q
Apr 05,2021 59:35 -
47. Getting Ripped In Your 40's with John Brooks
Mar 28,2021 01:14:08 -
48. Prioritize Your Health with Angela Manuel Davis
Mar 22,2021 51:48 -
49. Don't Bury Your Goals with Ben Nemtin
Mar 15,2021 51:04 -
50. Be Who You Want To Be with Maysoon Zayid
Mar 08,2021 26:15 -
51. How to Never Forget a Name with Nelson Dellis
Mar 01,2021 49:26 -
52. The Third Door with Alex Banayan
Feb 22,2021 01:17:47 -
53. Think Like a Navy Seal with JP Dinnell
Feb 14,2021 01:02:05 -
54. The Power of Communication with Cal Fussman
Feb 08,2021 01:59:52 -
55. Lead from the Front with Greg Amundson
Feb 01,2021 01:08:57 -
56. Choose Your Hard with Patty Morrissey
Jan 25,2021 59:10 -
57. Start at One Mile with Mirna Valerio
Jan 18,2021 21:31 -
58. Pursuit of Happyness with Chris Gardner
Jan 10,2021 36:19 -
59. Playing Offense with Jesse Itzler
Jan 04,2021 31:08
Not Almost There
Why Not Almost There?I had never run a long race in my life, but here I am, in the middle of the 2015 Chicago Marathon. I’m feeling fantastic, even thinking I could go double the distance.Just being in this race was a mini-miracle. I had heart surgery and back surgery a decade earlier. I could barely stand back then, let alone run.Nonetheless, I’m fired up and feel better than ever.Then I see right in front of me— a sign that nearly stops me in my tracks, NOT ALMOST THERE. I try to brush it off but can’t stop thinking about those words. Every step seems heavier, harder, and then I start cramping up. I begin to walk and complain inside and out. I struggle the entire second half but finish (barely) with everything I have after being physically and mentally crushed.I have never stopped thinking about that sign but that’s fueled a quest to understand the power of the mind, body, and spirit. To understand how we accomplish things. To understand how we become better in the race against time and ourselves.Who am I?Southside Chicago kid. Young Father (20). Assembly line worker. Found 15 seconds between building cars to study. Graduated. Took 5 years. Created a few companies. Sold two. 800 employees. Created Refuel and Not Almost There to help others.
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