Welcome to AIR — Athletes In Recovery. We’re all recovering from something — stress, addiction, burnout, inconsistency, drift… or just losing ourselves a little over time. This community exists to help you Train for Life through simple, repeatable reps that build discipline, stability, and momentum. 1) What to do first (today) 1. Introduce yourself. Make a post with: - What brought you here? - What are you trying to change? - What’s one thing you’re working on right now? 2. Choose your starting lane. - Start with the Rise Protocol if you want structure fast. - Jump into Movement Before Mood if you need momentum right now. If you’re not sure where to start: Start with Rise Protocol. 2) How this community works This isn’t motivation. This is training. You’ll see three main parts: Courses (Classroom) That’s the training path. Keep it simple: do the next lesson, do the rep. Posts (Community) This is where you stay connected and accountable. Post even when you feel “off.” Especially then. Resources Templates, prompts, checklists, and resets you can reuse in real life. 3) The rhythm that works If you do nothing else, do this: Daily (5 minutes): - Read today’s lesson or prompt - Do the rep - Post a quick check-in (1–3 sentences) Weekly (10 minutes): - Share one win + one adjustment - Ask one question you’ve been avoiding Consistency beats intensity here. 4) Rules (simple and serious) Be real. Be respectful. Be useful. - No bullying, mocking, or ego games. - No spam or self-promotion. - Privacy matters — don’t share someone else’s story outside this group. - If you need urgent crisis help, this community isn’t a replacement for professional support. 5) The fastest way to get results Don’t lurk for two weeks waiting to “feel ready.” Post like this: “Today I’m at a ___/10. I’m going to do ___ today. One win is ___. One adjustment is ___.” You’re not here to be perfect. You’re here to practice being reliable.

Goals and aspirations matter. Discipline is what makes them real. Most people aren’t lacking motivation. They’re lacking trained capacity.

The goal isn’t to look fit for a season. It’s to be capable for a lifetime. Strength that lasts. Movement that doesn’t break you.

Most of life doesn’t happen in big moments. It happens in the moments between them. Lead Your State: Build a Life You Don’t Want To Escape is a practical, step-by-step guide for learning how to notice your internal state in real time—and use simple, repeatable actions to shift it on purpose. The focus isn’t on motivation or extremes. It’s on what you can do in ordinary moments— when stress rises, energy drops, or attention narrows. Through awareness, movement, and consistent reps, small adjustments begin to shape direction and identity over time. We’re all recovering from something. Training gives us a way to stay present while we do.

A hummingbird eating from a feeder just inches away. The chirping, the stillness, the reminder that calm changes what comes near you. One peaceful nature moment I didn’t plan. I just stayed still.