Humans are creatures of habit. We have patterns both micro, like pre-bed routines, and macro, like self-sabotaging loving relationships. If you can acknowledge the human tendency that we have to repeat ourselves, you’re ready to receive today’s message.
The paradox of humans becoming stuck in a pattern is that being in a pattern often comes without the awareness that it’s a pattern. It’s as if humans who experience the same ineffective painful life outcomes approach each instance as if it’s a unique unrelated misfortune.
Your greatest source of pain is often very related to other misfortunes.
Therein lies the pattern. The surprising first step to overcoming ineffective (chronic) behavior is recognizing that this is not an isolated event, but instead a pattern. From this vantage point, one can address the problem for what it is rather than an acute issue.
So, the million dollar question is:
What is your pattern?
If you can’t name it, it’s likely out of view and it’s time to explore your blindspots. Happy exploring!
1/15/25 WOD
DEUCE Athletics GPP
Complete 5 rounds of the Following:
8 Pull-ups
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
7th Street Corner Front Rack Carry
2 Wrist Rolls
For Time:
5 Rounds
6 Hang DB Power Cleans (50/35)
10 DB Push Presses
1 Bull Run
DEUCE Garage GPP
12-12-12-12
Incline Bench Press
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
8 McGill Bench Presses (ea)
8 1/2 Kneeling KB Presses (ea)
50% Max Push Ups
Then, AMRAP 8
4 Knees-to-Elbows
8 DB Shoulder-to-Overhead (50/35)
200m Run