Eddie Pinero

What's critical is focusing on the next step forward.

Come along with me for a little journey.

I just finished running 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West with some friends.

And while there's plenty to unpack here, and I'll certainly be doing so in upcoming episodes, I want to talk specifically about a man and fellow runner named Austin.

Because while everyone along for the journey was beyond impressive, after all, we didn't need to be there.

While every one of us found within ourselves the courage to push harder and dig deeper than we previously had, while every single one of us did something challenging that most people wouldn't do, the reality is only one other person besides myself completed all 100 miles.

And in a results-driven world, that matters.

It just does.

And so I want to talk about that person, Austin.

who certainly has overcome a lot, was telling me about his journey through some of the adversity that has made him who he is today.

Powerful is an understatement here.

While he's clearly an athlete, has some boxing matches under his belt, could probably curl my body weight at the gym, he was no distance or ultra runner, at least not until last week in the Keys.

And so, you know, the first 20 miles goes by and I consider the first 20 miles, it's like fun.

It's exciting.

You have the whole race ahead of you.

Nothing's hurting yet.

Your lower body isn't kicking or screaming.

There's no blisters or cramps or rash or fatigue.

It is smooth sailing.

But then you know how the game goes.