Starting 75 Hard (Again)…and Then I Got Hurt

About two and a half months into my layoff, my wife and I made the decision to start 75 Hard again. I planned to follow the same approach that worked for me the first time around: a simple, high-protein diet, cutting out processed foods, and sticking to my two-a-day workout routine. My plan was to … Read more

More Than Just a Challenge

I first heard about 75 Hard through social media. A couple of people I followed were doing it, and I could see their progress. I thought it was awesome—for them—but definitely not my cup of tea. I liked drinking too much. And honestly, I didn’t think I had the time or energy to follow all … Read more

Picking Up the Pieces

Over the next couple of months, I applied and applied. I was angry—every single day. I truly believed I got screwed out of my job. I thought I had built a solid relationship with my direct manager. We talked daily—not just about work, but about our personal lives too. So when he gave me the … Read more

Drowning in Doubt

My initial reaction to being laid off was shock and confusion. I was pissed. I was scared. The uncertainty ahead of me felt overwhelming. The thought of redoing my resume, filling out applications, and going through interviews again sent my anxiety into overdrive. I was making the most money I’d ever made—but I was still … Read more

And just like that…it’s back

After starting my new job, I was full of positivity. It was the change I needed. I was hired by a telecommunications company to manage a few teams across my local market, as well as in Northern and Southern California. I primarily worked remotely, though I’d occasionally head out to the field to check in … Read more

My Anxiety

I’ve had anxiety ever since I was a kid. But I don’t think I ever really understood what it was that I was feeling until the last few years. I mostly ignored how I felt and just pushed through it. When COVID hit in 2020, it REALLY hit me. Like millions of others, I was … Read more

First post

I suffer from shitty anxiety and I constantly over think and get into my own head. I started this blog just to get my thoughts and feelings written down. A way to manage my anxiety. I’m an introvert and do not like talking about my feelings or the shit I struggle with but maybe someone … Read more