Is it magical for you or stressful? I was going to write a big thing on the topic but I wanted to know your thoughts first.

It was 100% better than the nothing I'd been doing before. I haven't moved this body through a proper workout in too damn long. How am I meant to talk about the framework of Train Daily if I'm not training ever?! I realize that Training Daily isn't about the quality but the consistency. The discipline of it. If I went too hard today to prove a point I'd have shot myself in the foot for tomorrow. So I did what could have been a warm up for Pre-Pandemic Matt. But I did it. What about you all? Anyone do any moving today? A Walk, maybe? 30 Reps of lifting your kid in the air as they yell "Again!" Anything?

I'm officially going to be starting a new job where I'm working entirely from home. I'm excited for a few reasons. More time for my family More time to connect with and communicate with all you amazing dads And having my own bathroom. The bar might seem low but my mood is high and I can't wait to see how we all end this year. Anyone have big plans for round out 2025?

I was having a rough time this morning with Gratitude. Did some work and it left me with a few points on the topic: 1. Gratitude isn’t a feeling; it’s a direction. You don’t have to feel grateful for something to acknowledge its place in your life. Sometimes gratitude is just: “I see that this is here, even if I didn’t ask for it, and even if I don’t know how to feel about it yet.” That still counts. 2. You’re allowed to feel conflicted about good things. Good things that came at the wrong time… Good things that weren’t your dream… Good things that don’t feel aligned with your identity… Those don’t ignite the same emotional circuitry as the core things you named. There’s no guilt required. 3. Gratitude grows backwards. Sometimes you appreciate things only after you’ve lived enough life to understand the role they played. That delay doesn’t mean anything is wrong right now. 4. You’re not required to force a feeling your body isn’t producing. That’s not gratitude—that’s performance. — If you’re not from the US, this can still ring true. Gratitude plays a huge part in our lives and our happiness. To all my fellow Americans, enjoy your holiday. I can only hope you spend it with people that bring you joy…or at least something to laugh about. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!