Yesterday was twofer Tuesday. Started with eight dudes at OSU doing stupid stuff at 6:21am. Heavy balls were lifted. Walking lunges were done for five grueling minutes. Deadies were done till we were. Lhangs, lhangups, and toes to the bar left us depleted. Downer took us into burpees for five. Grappy took us into masons for another five. Blondie, took us into his variety pack and we were cooked. Kevin went nuts with old school sit ups and Slo took us home with planks and pups. Done.
Next up Grappy and I walked and talked about BIG tens and NCAA’s for an hour. He left to go fund raise and podcast. I stayed to be with his team. Was freakin’ magic just hanging with the dudes on the mat. Sat down next to Carson (injured stud). Gman came over to talk. Same with more of Kollin and Grande. Jay came over to give me his two cents and Logan sat down and let me pummel him with question upon question about this team of his. He’s one of a few 4X NCAA champions. Amazing dude. Humble warrior. Finished my time in a small practice with Dylan, Gman, Carson, and me. Freakin’ magic. Left more filled than depleted. Opus. Was not planned.
The work day ended with Durp and Gu and a couple hours going over OPUS. Was hard opus for all of us. Was so good to be with such committed Builders to end my day of work. None of it was planned, btw.
Three bells and headed home to do my first outside ride of the year. Rode twenty with Downer. Did hill sets. My sorriness was dragging by the end. Was a good tired, but was tired. Last night, as I began to write this was reminded of the blessing of opus. I work with who I want. I work when I want. I work hard. I work smart. I work for impact and influence. Meaning rules. Money’s fine. I work for Miss and my few. I work because God wants me to use the gifts he’s given. I work to give thanks for all I’ve been given. I work and it feels like a gift not a grind.
This, friend, is the power of OPUS. Yesterday did not go according to plan. However, I’m blessed by the years of planning I’ve done so when ambiguity strikes, I do NOT stop. Your CORE & OPUS are your compass and map for navigating this plan we call life. They do not work if you haven’t done the work. Yesterday was supposed to be filled with many practices that fell through. Had to adjust. Did not blink. Used the compass and map. Used the freakin’ gift. Had another great day. No end in sight. Never stopping. I’ve got a plan. It. Is. Good. I’ll continue to adjust accordingly. You?
Live hard. Love harder.
BUILT TO LEAD 