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"Man it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot." - Biloxi Blues. Circumstances. 80's #movie quotes aside, saying it's hot in the desert is like pondering the blue of the sky. It's more than obvious... it's a conversational faux pax. A #crime against observation... As if the rest of us here in AZ somehow didn't notice. Trust me, we all have. But that doesn't mean the #work stops. Its just a #circumstance... one that will soon change. Thinking about it is about as useless as a weatherman in #Phoenix. Too many times circumstances are #elevated to reasons to stop moving, to break #positive habits and ultimately hurt your #progress. In these moments, you have an #opportunity to do one of two things: self signal that you will not tolerate #excuses or self signal that you will. Anytime you use some rationale to avoid keeping your word to yourself, you are telling yourself that you can't #trust yourself. Self signaling your own weakness. This will tear at the fabric of your #identity making you believe your are incapable. But the opposite is also true... in times of #tough circumstance when you self signal that you're going to do the work anyway, hit that workout, or walk to the #gym in 100+ degree heat: You GAIN power. You feel more trust in your ability to rely on yourself. You #moveanyway. Ultimately, increasing your self #confidence. It starts with little things. Commit to making small commitments that you will not break... soon that will radiate out into other aspects of your life. What say you? Share your wisdom below. Site + Light. J . Remember: there is #norestfortheworthy Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #unspecialized #dothehardthing #100to0 #crossfit #taketuesday #crossfitmen #crossfitapparel #crossfitathlete Gear up ★ http://hardwodder.com . Meet up ★ http://hardwodderradio.com . Wise up ★ http://dothehardthing.net . Join up ★ http://hardwodderone.com/group (at HardWodder HQ)

"It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently." - Tony Robbins. Day 226 of eating like a mother fucking machine. It's not about abs, it's about consistency and the benefits that consistently doing good things for yourself brings into being. Food is medicine, energy, and health. It matters... And it should matter to you if longevity is your desire. Whatever you want is at the end of consistency. How do I know this is day 226? Because I fucking track it. Everyday. The reality is that absent tracking, you're just lying to yourself about what you are doing. I would encourage you to stop lying. Just stop... show me the proof... better yet, show yourself the proof. Pull out your journal and write it down. Does your journal show a record of consistency? Do you track what you want to improve? If not, start there. Move incrementally toward your targets. Tracking beats lying 100% of the time. Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #unspecialized #unleashlove #livered #dothehardthing #hardworkpaysoff Learn more at http://hardwodder.com . Listen more at http://dothehardthing.net . (at Hardwodder One)

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." - Marianne Williamson #norestfortheworthy Choose to move. Choose growth. It's that simple. #GetOffYourAss And, no matter where you are... think, move, and connect today. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #unspecialized #unleashlove #livered #dothehardthing #hardworkpaysoff Learn more at: http://hardwodder.com (at CrossFit North Phoenix)

// Paid. The most selfish and useless behavior is expecting something for nothing. Unfortunately, it's rampant. It's human nature to want to advance against ease and the least resistance possible... to invest nothing. But this behavior only weakens you... because it requires nothing of you. Refuse to live that way. Pay the price, be it sweat, money, or time to become the person you truly want to be. Nothing is harder... but nothing will make you happier. N.O.I.C.T.S.Y. J . Remember: there is #norestfortheworthy Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #dothehardthing #100to0 #mindset #mindsetiseverything #holdtheline #putyournameonit #ragetomaster #mindsetmonday #crossfit #ocr https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-CzVPHD0S/?igshid=1bb0vo3njxco8

// Heavy Days. It seems this year has held a great many challenges. Many hot days, and many heavy days... both mentally and physically. So what. What is there to do about it? . You just have to keep showing up. When it's difficult and you're hurting, you show up. When it seems impossible and the odds are against you, you show up. And you keep showing up because it makes you stronger. Rough times are never permanent. If you can stay in the fight when everything in you wants to quit, you'll be better positioned to take advantage of the easy times to come. Use the difficulties you face for what they are: an invitation to become more. N.O.I.C.T.S.Y. J . Remember: there is #norestfortheworthy Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #dothehardthing #100to0 #mindset #mindsetiseverything #holdtheline #putyournameonit #ragetomaster #wednesdayword #crossfit #ocr (at CrossFit North Phoenix) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxGwWOgmNK/?igshid=1vuou6hw3zbed

// Now Or Most. The marshmallow experiment brought a kid into a room and sat him down at a table with 1 marshmallow. The kid was told if he could wait for a while he could get 2 marshmallows instead of just one. The researcher would then leave the room and leave the kid to stare at the marshmallow all alone... allowing him to decide to eat now or hold out for more. Interestingly enough, the researchers followed the kids for years after the experiment in order to gauge their relative success in life. Results showed those who could defer gratification and wait for the reward of the second marshmallow were much more successful as adults. But really... you didn't need a study to know this. Deep down you know the people who sacrifice their nows for their most are excellent in their field. Being patient in training. Being committed to targets. Being diligent with work. These are all measures of sacrifice. And those who pay the price get the prize. N.O.I.C.T.S.Y. J . Remember: there is #norestfortheworthy Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #dothehardthing #100to0 #mindset #mindsetiseverything #holdtheline #putyournameonit #ragetomaster #taketuesday (at HardWodder HQ) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFue_KBHpp0/?igshid=5wlysyjdjo8d

// The Ideal. The ideal man... meaning the ideal hu-man. But what does dignity and grace even mean? These are words few people use and fewer still understand. Dignity comes from the Latin root, dignus... meaning worthy. Aristotle is telling us to behave as if we are worthy of honor or respect, even when "shit happens" and the world hurls its irrational and unwarranted circumstances at us. We who live with dignity can never afford to lower ourselves to meet the evil of the day. We are charged to rise above and hold the line on a high level of self control and restraint. But... We're talking monkeys. And when we're hurt, the monkey mind takes over and we get an urge to lash out and hurt back. That's why Aristotle included grace. Grace is the light and love we give to those who don't deserve it or who haven't earned it. It's a "merit-less" act. You or I, we can never give or receive too much grace because nothing we do will ever entitle us to have it, and nothing done against use will entitle us to withhold it. Think about that one. How strong must your character be to achieve that level of zen. I admit... I'm not there. I'm not sure I know anyone who is. Strength of this magnitude is Aristotle's ideal. Perhaps it should be ours as well. N.O.I.C.T.S.Y. J. Remember: there is #norestfortheworthy Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #dothehardthing #100to0 #mindset #mindsetiseverything #holdtheline #putyournameonit #saturdaystuff (at HardWodder HQ) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFnvqOvAN3c/?igshid=rpkbyxq342o0

// Bro Sesh. Movement may well be medicine... it is a necessary in human progress. But so is enjoying life. In the Crossfit world, we don't program Bench Press too often, but when we do it takes me back to the old school Gold's Gym days being a teenager and not knowing anything about lifting. My buddy, Scott, and I used to go into Gold's after looking at the pictures in a Muscle & Fitness magazine and bro out on the Bench and Squat a little. Then we'd pump out our chests and anytime we came up to a door jamb, we'd turn 90 degrees and walk through sideways as if we were so stole we couldn't fit if we walked straight through. Haha! Good times. Here's to more of them. United In Fitness. J. Remember: there is #norestfortheworthy Be. Do. Have... In that order. #hardwodder #hardwodderone #honorthework #fortunefavorsthebrave #fortesfortunajuvat #humanmovementfactory #dothehardthing #100to0 #mindset #mindsetiseverything #holdtheline #putyournameonit #ragetomaster #thursdaythoughts #crossfit #ocr #spartan (at CrossFit North Phoenix) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkqIHuHiIh/?igshid=dd58lw0pdnt7