Connor is deleting social media in an effort to cut down on his distractions and increase focus on his new job and on the world around him.

On August 22nd, I completed my half-distance triathlon. This is the long-form story behind the day. Along the way, I encounter a giant lake, a flat tire, humid heat, and meet some great people along the way.

Today's episode is recorded out in nature. Bear with me, the cicadas in the background may be annoying, but the message is clear: What can you do today to make the world better than you found it?

There will come a time where you will set out to do something and no one else around you will know how you feel. As an isolated competitor, no one will know the struggle you're up against. In those moments where you choose to do something no one else will, set the standard. Persevere and show people that anything you set your mind to is achievable.

Today, I respond to what Andy Frisella outlines as the "Two champion-caliber qualities." I believe there is room for two more qualities that help turn people into champions. Above all, in order to succeed, we much never quit.

Does perfection get in the way of your "dreams?" Today's journal entry is all about how we can turn dreams into reality, and defeat the "coffin of perfection" in our pursuit.

My guest today is a relatively new figure in my life. She is now my immediate reference and point of contact with the world. I talk to her every day about a myriad of things and each time I do, I'm consistently left with the same feeling—Stop worrying about it, things will come, life is not a race, it is simply left to be lived. The person I am talking about is my roommate, Kira Cleer.

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