How to have the hard conversations
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 | | In today's edition, Joe shares: - Close the Gap in Your Relationships
- 3 Tips to Remain Injury-Free
- Should You Exercise While Sick?
| | | | Spartans!
Taking the hard way doesn't just apply to your fitness regime. It applies to relationships.
Whether it's professional or personal relationships, most conflicts today aren't about what's said, but what isn't. Miscommunication, or a complete lack thereof, fuels the fire.
My buddy, a U.S. Special Forces operator, gave me some sage advice to mend the broken bridge when things get tough.
He says he's trained to close the gap.
What does that mean? In today's world, it's easy to send a text or make a phone call. The hard thing—but the right thing—is meeting face to face and physically voicing your frustrations.
Most conflicts today escalate because instead of facing people, what do we do? We run. We hide. We send a half-assed text or we ignore them completely.
We let problems fester instead of facing them. But when you close the gap, there's no escaping. It's uncomfortable, but that's where growth happens.
Your brain is wired to avoid discomfort. But success in life comes from recognizing that instinct and pushing through anyway.
There's one way forward: suck it up. Look them in the eyes and have the hard conversation. 99% of the time, you'll walk away with the problem solved.
Here's to the hard way,
Joe | | | 3 Tips to Stay Injury-Free | Spring training is here and you might feel motivated to ramp up your mileage or load up the weight. But increasing your velocity too quickly can actually leave you more prone to injury—the enemy of progress.
Follow these tips to avoid injury and make more progress. - Warm up and cool down: No, your three-second toe touch doesn't count. Give yourself 15 minutes before and after your workout to prep your body and recover—not only will you avoid injury, you'll likely perform better.
- Proper form trumps all: Sacrifice form for nothing. Sloppy reps lead to setbacks.
- Walk before you run: Literally, and figuratively. Master the basics before advancing. Earn your next step.
| | | You Ask, Joe Answers | Q: Hey Joe, I've been fighting a sinus infection all week but I don't want that to derail my training for my upcoming Super. Any tips on what level of training you recommend when you're fighting illness?
- Chris T.
A: Hey Chris, They say if you're sick above the neck, keep moving. If you're sick below the neck, take a breather. When I'm sick, I try to get the blood flowing as much as possible. Stick to bodyweight workouts or walking, and be patient as your body recovers. You'll be back to training for your Super in no time.
Aroo!
Question for Joe? Want to tell him what you think of The Hard Way? Email him at thehardway@spartan.com. | | | | They Said It | | "Long term consistency trumps short-term intensity." | | – Bruce Lee | | | The Hard Way Podcast | | | "We live in a culture of soft individuals, people that give up, and if you just keep showing up, the crowds get less and less because people keep exiting left and right. All of a sudden you're like, 'I made it, I'm at the top."
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