Resilience is often compared to a muscle. Just like any muscle in our body, it needs to be exercised, stretched, and sometimes pushed to its limits to grow stronger. This memory popped up from seven years ago to the day when this muscle was put to the test in ways I never imagined. We were crossing ... Read More »
Endurance
Conquering the White Wilderness: Running a Marathon in Antarctica… on a Ship
In the realm of extreme challenges, running a marathon in Antarctica stands out as a pinnacle of endurance and determination. Now, imagine tackling this feat not on solid ground, but on a ship amidst the icy expanse of the Southern Ocean. This is precisely the adventure I embarked upon—a marathon on ... Read More »
DEAD LAST FINISH is Greater than DID NOT FINISH which is Better than DID NOT START.
This past weekend I provided safety support for 5K, 2.5K, and 1-mile swims. I was on a paddleboard following the last swimmer making sure they safely made it back to the finish line. On the final race of the weekend, it became very clear early on that I would be following this one swimmer for our ... Read More »
Putting a Bad Day in Perspective
Featured on NPR Radio, “With a Perspective…” on June 14, 2022 When the day isn’t going so well, Bryan Gillette tries to put things in perspective. I was on a bicycle ride the other day when I heard a hissing sound. Then my bike started to slow down as the front tire went flat. My immediate ... Read More »
Looking for Some Inspiration? Consider These Books or Movies
Here are a few movies and books that will make you realize the human mind and body can persevere through unbelievable pain, achieve extraordinary results, or accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. These are just a few of my favorites. What would you add to this list? Movies Apollo 13 (Amazon) ... Read More »
Rethinking Possibilities: 4 Questions To Ask Yourself As We Come Out of This Crisis
“Once you STOP believing something is IMPOSSIBLE, You START believing it’s POSSIBLE.” We have been in crazy times this past year and it has forced us to think beyond the limits we thought capable of. Crisis forces creativity. And while the light at the end of the tunnel burns brighter, we should ... Read More »
