Let’s be real—everyone loves the idea of growth until it starts to feel uncomfortable.
Then suddenly it’s “burnout,” “timing,” or “just not the right season.” Funny how growth always seems to show up at inconvenient times, right?
As a coach, I’ve watched athletes sabotage progress in the name of balance more times than I can count. And look—I’m all for recovery and boundaries. But there’s a difference between rest and retreat. Most people aren’t burned out, they’re bored. They’re stuck circling the same comfortable loop, afraid to see what happens if they actually go all in.
Here’s the truth: growth doesn’t feel like confidence—it feels like chaos.
You won’t get a neatly packaged “aha moment” where everything clicks. You’ll get resistance. Self-doubt. Probably a side of imposter syndrome for dessert. That’s the signal, not the setback.
I’ve lived it. I’ve rebranded, rebuilt, and relaunched more times than I can count. Every time, someone’s told me to “play it safer.” But playing it safe never built anything worth following.
Growth isn’t supposed to feel cozy. It’s supposed to stretch you until you meet the next version of yourself.
Coaching isn’t about coddling—it’s about calling people up.
If you come to me for hand-holding, you’ll leave disappointed.
But if you come to me ready to be held accountable, we’ll move mountains.
And let me be clear: choosing growth doesn’t mean grinding yourself into the ground. It means trading predictability for possibility. It means betting on yourself when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. It means becoming the kind of athlete—and human—who can hold discomfort without losing direction.
So next time you catch yourself saying you want change, ask if your actions agree.
Because comfort feels safe, but it never builds strength.
And I’d rather see you uncomfortable and evolving than comfortable and invisible.
If you’re ready to stop circling the same comfortable loop, join Project: Breakthrough —a guided training plan that helps athletes push past plateaus and rediscover their edge.