I am starting a monthly 5-Bullet Review of the things I am loving right now. The goal here is to stimulate connection and share with you what I am learning and doing as a coach to best support my clients, our FUELhouse family, and my own health (both mental & physical). I am open to feedback and discussion!

1. Listening to Jocko Podcast & The Joe Rogan Experience -

Jocko Podcast is a great listen if you are looking for ways to improve your self-discipline and/or your leadership skills. Jocko Willink is a decorated retired Navy SEAL officer, author of the book Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he is a leadership instructor, speaker, and executive coach.

The Joe Rogan Experience is a great listen because of the long conversation format where he and his wide range of guests can deep dive into complex topics.

2. Mindfulness: I have devoted myself to daily meditation practice and am finding that committing to every.single.day. has a dramatic impact versus doing it a few times per week, or only when I feel the "need." I have been practicing meditation with the help of the Calm app since late January '18, and I must say that it has been arguably the most valuable tool I've ever used.

3. Quote: "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

4. Currently Reading: 'Help First: Sell Less, Profit More' by Chris Cooper

This is a book that was given to me by the one and only Molly Kieland! Chris Cooper is a gym owner and founder of Two Brain Business, a mentorship group that Molly has been working with for a few years now. Chris's book says it all in the title -- it's all about understanding that the more ways I can HELP my clients (and anyone else, really) the less I will have to think/worry about SELLING my service, and in turn, both parties profit more. Part of my passion behind the decision to become a coach lies in the fact that I knew it would be a career path that would force me to always be putting my best foot forward and continue to seek improvement. This book is proving to be a great tool for increasing my ability to help others through my service.

5. Currently Working On #75HARD Challenge

As I may have mentioned or you may have seen online if you're in the FUELhouse Warriors group, Coach Molly, Coach Tiff, Coach Dre, and I are all participating in the #75HARD Challenge. After having to restart on Day 9 due to the smoke keeping me from going outside, I have restarted and am now on day 17. It is a challenge designed to help build mental fortitude. If you have any interest in learning more, check out the link and/or listen to Episode 14. of the REAL AF w/ Andy Frisella podcast titled, "#75HARD: A Tactical Guide To Winning The War With Yourself"

We also have a FYF50 Challenge kicking off on Tuesday if you are interested in joining!

Thank you for taking the time to read through this email. I would like to close with a quick gratitude practice. Feel free to reply with gratitude of your own!

I am grateful for gardening. This was my first summer doing any real gardening & it has given me a unique opportunity to connect to the cycle of life & death, and to the natural beauty that is life.
I am grateful for growth. Typically growth happens on the other side of our comfort zones, and let’s just say that this year has had me out of my comfort zone quite often!
I am grateful for comedy because of the laughter it incites. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

Wishing you a strong week ahead! Let me know how I can be of help.

Yours in Great Strength,

Coach Brian

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LOVE LETTER FROM COACH B