When I started 75 Hard, I thought I was signing up for a health challenge. What I didn’t realize was that I was about to meet two very distinct voices inside myself—the one that wanted to quit, and the one that wouldn’t let me.
For 75 days, I followed the plan: two workouts a day, reading, no alcohol, a strict diet, and no compromise. If I missed a single task, I had to start over from day one. No exceptions. That kind of structure forced me to build more than just discipline—it helped me understand my patterns, my excuses, and my limits.
Then I rolled into Live Hard, the next phase of the program. It added three new daily tasks, pushing my commitment even further. By day 90, I hit a wall. Physically, my body was tired. Mentally, I was wrestling with the decision to continue or press pause.
That’s when the internal dialogue really kicked in.
One voice—the “bitch voice,” as 75 Hard creator Andy Frisella calls it—told me to quit. It gave me every logical reason to stop. “You’ve earned a break.” “Pick it up again later.” “You’re only a few weeks in.”
But the other voice—the boss voice—reminded me who I am. It said, “You do hard things.” “You don’t stop when it’s uncomfortable.” “Keep going.”
And yet, there was a third realization: I could keep going—but how I continued mattered. If I forced myself to finish just to cross it off the list, I’d carry resentment and burnout with me. If I paused with intention and self-trust, I could return with purpose.
Ultimately, the biggest lesson wasn’t just about grit. It was about grace.
Growth isn’t always pushing harder—it’s knowing when to listen deeply and lead yourself with intention.
That’s the power of this work.
And that’s what I bring into every Boot Camp I lead.