Do Hard Things Today

Listen to our interview with "Perfect Dopey" Kevin Harrison as he shares tips and encourages you on your journey. Race strategy, calming anxieties, and the magnitude of a Run Disney event are all topics of today's conversation.

Set a goal. Smash it. Repeat. There's a lot more to it than that. But you should still celebrate your training successes. Join Katie, Kevin, and guest Abby Russell as they talk all things training on today's episode.

Join Katie and Kevin today as they explore SwimRun, a unique, two-person event that relies on teamwork as much as athleticism.  They're joined by Herbert Krabel of SwimRun NC, and Katie's race partner Abby Russell to cover all aspects of the SwimRun experience!

Join us as we talk with Carolina Paredes Cox, who shares real-life inspiration, life advice, and wisdom.

If you're talking to yourself, it might as well be an intelligent conversation. On today's Five for Friday episode, we'll talk about several things you should be telling yourself right now.

People experience burnout often feel like they have nothing left to give, and may dread getting out of bed each morning. They may even adopt a pessimisitic outlook toward life and feel hopeless. On today's episode, we'll talk about how to identify the signs of burnout, and hopefully teach you how to deal with those signs and avoid full-blown burnout in your own life.

Today's list is so helpful, we couldn't limit it to just five! Here's a look at why you might be stuck on your journey to lose weight, and what you can do about it.

Today, we'll look at a couple of first time experiences in the WDW Races. From a first-ever 5K, to a weather-shortened but still successful half marathon, to the completion of an 11th-straight Dopey Challenge, it's all right here.

This week, we'll take a look at five ways to break bad habits, along with suggestions on decisions you can make to start creating good ones.

"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." That's an old standard, but it's often true. It's also not as easy as buying a planner and getting to work. Planning your year takes honest evaluation and an intentional mindset. This week's episode details some of our successes - and some of our struggles - and can help you get started.

On this week's Five For Friday, we'll take a look at how you can manage and change your eating habits and your relationship with food.

Join Katie, Kevin, and event Co-Founder Michael Williams as they talk all things Winter Challenge - from how to get there, what to prepare for, and ho you can learn to kayak! Get ready for this winter's event right here.

Is social media making you ANTI-social? It easily can. On today's episode, we look at how to avoid social media traps and use the medium as it was intended.

Five for Friday returns this week, with five quick tips on how to prioritize your health in the new year.

Today, we're approaching running for total beginners. From a consult with a healthcare professional, to starting with walking and building a base of fitness, to time and distance goals, we'll cover it all here. Form, stretching, breathing, and focusing on consistency over outcome are all a part of today's program. Get ready to get out the door and get started!

Are you frazzled in the morning? Running late? Out of time? Embracing a morning routine is the key to starting the day on the right foot, and starting the day with a win. So whether it's 4AM or a little later, a good start is vital to the outcome of a good day. On today's episode, we discuss our morning routines, and how to get started on yours.

Are you looking at what's ahead of you, and what you can control, or are you sending your time constantly staring in the rearview mirror? On today's episode, we explore why you should always be looking forward.

What's so special about January 1 anyway? It's just another day. Instead of making resolutions you're doomed to abandon, today's episode will encourage you to create better habits and routines instead.

Today, join Kevin and Coach Katie Malone to learn about triathlon and fitness coaching, what's involved when you decide to hire a coach, and what you can expect - both from a performance and a personal point of view.

Coach Katie Malone joins Kevin and Jed to talk about some exciting things on the horizon for the Do Hard Things Today podcast on today's episode!

If people don't respect you, they won't follow you. It's really as simple as that. So how do you earn, and keep, their respect? What qualities drive respect in those you lead? Today, on the Do Hard Things Today podcast.

You might not want to hear it, but you need to hear it. Now, who's going to tell you? Do you surround yourself with folks who will only tell you things you want to hear, or do you have somebody who is willing and capable of holding you accountable? We'll share a little bit of what you need to hear on today's episode.

On today's episode of the Do Hard Things Today podcast, it's time to take a look at what you're doing for yourself.  No matter what the question is, YOU are the answer. If things are going well, you're the reason. If things are going bad, you're the reason. And you're the one who can fix it. Join Kevin, Bonnie, and Jed today as they take a look at self-accountability.

Here's a reality check: No one will follow a leader they don't trust. The Law of Solid Ground is all about trust-based leadership. Building trust as a leader allows you some leeway to make mistakes, but the key is that the trust must always outweight bad decisions.  No one is perfect, and every leader will lose a little credibility from time to time. However, if you've built yourself a solid foundation to stand on, your employees will stick with you when times get tough. In his chapter on the Law of Solid Ground, Maxwell writes, “People will forgive occasional mistakes based on ability, especially if they can see that you're still growing as a leader. And they will give you some time to connect. But they won't trust someone who has slips in character.” Join us today as we discuss The Law of Solid Ground.

Effective leaders understand the importance of adding value - to people, to the organization, and to the world. They recognize that it takes many people to build a successful organization, they share and give credit rather than claiming it for themselves. Are you making things better for your followers? Learn about the Law of Addition on today's Do Hard Things Today podcast.

Run Disney Perfect Dopey participant Kevin Harrison answers all your questions about the Dopey Challenge - where to stay, how to train, where to dine, and out to get there - with four months to go before the big day.

On today's episode of the Do Hard Things Today podcast, Kevin tells us about beginning the 75 Hard program. It's a self-improvement journey with some rules: Complete two 45-minute workouts a day, one outside. Read 10 pages of non-fiction per day, from a real book. Follow some form of diet plan of your choice. Drink one gallon of water per day. Take a progress photo every day. And that's it. But here's the catch: there are no cheat days, and no days off. Fail any ONE of the challenges on any day, and it's time to start over. Yes, even on day 74. Kevin will tell us why he's doing it, how it's going, and check in with his progress regularly.

What's your plan? Don't have one? You'd better make one. Because as you'll find in John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The Law of Navigation tells us that the leader is responsible for determining the destination and course of the organization. This week, we'll take a look at the Law of Navigation, including developing a clear vision, leading with confidence, the importance of adaptability, and much, much more.

"Leadership develops daily, not in a day." That's how John C. Maxwell begins the chapter on The Law of Process, this week's installment in our study of his book "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership". The main idea behind the Law of Process is that the routines and tasks you make time for each day are what will eventually build the success of both yourself and your business. The best way to use the Law of Process is by evaluating your daily routines as they stand. What are you currently doing each day that makes you a better person? Do you use your time wisely? Are you making time for personal development? Are you wasting time on other things? Join Kevin and Jed this week as they explore the Law of Process, and several ways you can learn to incorporate it.

Join Kevin and Jed as they look at the second chapter of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John C. Maxwell. Today, we'll examine the Law of Influence. This chapter examines several leadership myths, as well as taking a look at the importance of influence and the factors that help determine it, such as character, relationships, knowledge, intuition, experience, past successes, and ability.

Join Kevin and Jed (and this week's guest Bonnie Blackwell) as we take an in-depth look at John C. Maxwell's book "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership". This continuing series will explore each chapter of the book. First up: The Law of the Lid. How well you lead determines how well you succeed. With this in mind, your level of success will always be a level below your leadership ability. How do you maximize that? Take a look at the various aspects of leadership. Leadership can include: People skills Planning and strategic thinking Vision Results. The Law of the Lid takes a look at how you rate yourself, and how others rate you, on all of those aspects and more.

How do you deal with failure? On today's Real Talk Monday, Kevin explains that failure presents two choices: Stay down, or get back up. How will YOU handle it?

Join Kevin for five things to commit to and five things to avoid as you get ready for summer.

Massage? Chiropractic? There are lots of ways for runners to practice self-care. Join us as Coach Katie Malone explores ways to take care of your body and mind.

Coach Katie Malone joins the podcast for this week's Monday Motivation, as we take a look at eliminating the excuses that are holding you back.

Today, Coach Katie Malone joins the podcast for a quick Five For Friday episode, featuring her top nutrition tips for runners.

In Episode 100 of the Do Hard Things Today Podcast, Kevin tells us why Consistency Is King, and why consistent behavior leads to good habits, and to success.

Kevin breaks down what his case-study in Intermittent Fasting is working at the six-week mark. What works, what's he learned, and what surprises him? Listen to find out!

In today's Five For Friday, we take a look at some bad habits - and how to turn them into good ones.

Running Dopey this year? It's time to plan! We'll help you get started!

Join Kevin to learn about the importance of showing up in every area of your life, despite the circumstances.

Five For Friday is back! This week, we'll look at some things you might be doing that are hurting your progress.

Kevin's trying intermittent fasting. Here's a look at how it's working for him so far, plus some tips if you'd like to try it yourself.

Coach Katie Malone tells us how she got her start, what drove her to her first triathlon, and what YOU can do to get off the couch and get running.

Join us as Kevin tells you how to set and stick to a budget - and how to tell your money what to do.

Join Kevin and Coach Katie Malone as they tell you how to schedule and plan for your upcoming 2023 season.

Kevin gives us an introduction to this year's series on personal financial improvement, including budgeting, debt reduction, and more.

It's Blue Monday, a day researchers say a lot of people start feeling regret about failed resolutions. Try Kevin's Great 8 to help you stay on track!

Join Kevin as he recaps the Dopey Challenge from Expo to Marathon! What went right? What went wrong? What should change in the future? We'll answer all those questions right here.

It's time for the Dopey! Join Kevin as he takes you through the weekend, with what to expect at Wednesday's pre-race, along with detailed course reviews for the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon, along with last minute strategies and approaches.