75Hard Phase 3
Beginning Jan 2, 2023 I’m going to record each day, partly as an accountability tool and partly as a record of the final and by far hardest of all the 75Hard challenges.
Nutrition Rules:
No sweet treats
Nothing deep fried
No pies
No pizza
Book(s):
12 Rules for Living, Jordan Petersen
Day 1 - 2/1/23
Act of kindness:
Surprised Pete, Lucy and Emily with delivering takeaway coffees
Talked to a stranger:
Random European guy at the Old Ghost Road track, quite awkward but I did it
Power List:
Instagram weekly summary post
Financial recording of December 2022
10 minutes meditation
Summary:
Overall it was a great day, I forgot how much focus it does take to get through all the tasks, how much water 3.75L is and also what an adjustment of going from eating anything and everything to being restricted is. Finish time, 10:30pm approx.
Day 2 - 3/1/23
Act of kindness:
Tidied the house for Pete and Lucy and left some treats for them.
Talked to a stranger:
Friendly guy at the Truman Track who took our photo, 10/10 experience. Good sort.
Power List:
100 Push Ups
Record and post a new podcast episode
10 minutes meditation
Summary:
Great day, 2 x amazing walks! (Truman Track and Devils Punchbowl falls. Lots of opportunities to talk to strangers but interestingly most people seem quite closed off and avoid eye contact / interacting with strangers. Finished nice and early, just before 9pm.
Day 3 - 4/1/23
Act of kindness:
Picked up a coffee / breakfast for Emily
Talked to a stranger:
Chatted with a lady at the gym
Power List:
House cleaning - 30 mins min
30Flex business planning - 30 mins min
10 minutes meditation
Summary:
Another great day, 2 x walks, one around the city, one beach walk Sumner. 9:30pm finish.
Day 4 - 5/1/23
Act of kindness:
Helped a lady at Kmart lift some heavy items
Talked to a stranger:
2 x different conversations with guys at the gym
Power List:
60 minutes audio book
10 minutes Shakti
10 minutes meditation
Summary:
The second gym chat was better than the first! It was exceptional actually, talked about the $10m challenge / growth etc. Finished 8:30pm approx. Great day.
Day 5 - 6/1/23
Act of kindness:
Gave money to a homeless person
Talked to a stranger:
Talked with a new person at the gym.
Power List:
Blog written and posted about 30Flex
Count calories
Do what I can do get the podcast on Spotify
Summary:
Great day overall, got the podcast on Spotify! First proper workout back after surgery. Universe provided with a conversation at the gym about property.
Day 6 - 7/1/23
Act of kindness:
Surprised Madison with a new pot plant
Talked to a stranger:
New guy at the gym
Power List:
Post Job Ad
Blog on hiring a VA
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
A good day overall, had the added requirements of 30Flex which will take some adjusting too but overall a good day with an 8pm finish time.
Day 7 - 8/1/23
Act of kindness:
Returned lost gym pass
Talked to a stranger:
Older lady at Opuke
Power List:
Podcast recorded on 30Flex
10 mins Shakti
321 Bed time routine
Summary:
An amazing day, I’m noticing I am feeling the pressure of the act of kindness and the stranger, especially when left until the afternoon so my mission going forward is to tick these tasks off in the morning.
Day 8 - 9/1/23
Act of kindness:
Picked up rubbish
Talked to a stranger:
Talked to the lady at the Uniform Shop as well as a great conversation with someone at the gym, a good reminder of how much you can learn from strangers
Power List:
Ship all orders at work
10 mins Shakti
321 Bedtime routine
Summary:
A really good day, finished the earliest yet at around 5pm. Feeling fatigued though so aiming to take it easy Day 9. Sleeping is going well so will keep going with the 321 strategy.
Day 9 - 10/1/23
Act of kindness:
Brought another plant / donated to charity
Talked to a stranger:
New Gym Team Member
Power List:
321 Bedtime Routine
10 Mins Meditation
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
Strong start to the day, slept well, starting fading early evening, nailed the 321 bed time and seems to working so will keep going.
Day 10 - 11/1/23
Act of kindness:
Done
Talked to a stranger:
Done
Power List:
10 mins meditation
200 Russian Twists
10 mins Shakti
Summary:
n/a
Day 11 - 12/1/23
Act of kindness:
Brought a coffee for a friend
Talked to a stranger:
Nurse
Power List:
200 Russian Twists
10 Mins meditation
10 Mins Shakti
Summary:
Late start on both workouts, long day.
Day 12 - 13/1/23
Act of kindness:
Donated blood
Talked to a stranger:
NZ Blood person
Power List:
Posted job ad in Greymouth FB Group
Messaged “Frank” about Weka
Messaged “Tim” about bad debt
Summary:
An AMAZING Day! So good, perfect weather, got through the tasks for both Phase 3 & 30Flex comfortably. Ran 1km and felt good.
Day 13 - 14/1/23
Act of kindness:
Emily coffee
Talked to a stranger:
Guy outside apartment
Power List:
Schedule 2 x VA interviews
10 Minutes Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
Another really good day, ticked off the exercise nice and early, left it way too late for the power list items but got there before 10:30pm!
Day 14 - 15/1/23
Act of kindness:
Emily breakfast
Talked to a stranger:
Group outside apartment
Power List:
Clean apartment
10 mins Shakti
Download Timelapse footage
Summary:
Super good day, early morning gym, sunny, beach walk with Emily (and Poppy the dog) got clear on goals for the year and timeline
Day 15 - 16/1/23
Act of kindness:
Wrap for Pete
Talked to a stranger:
Homeless person
Power List:
Podcast recorded
Booked in a guest podcast
10 minutes Shakti
Summary:
Coming soon…
Day 16 - 17/1/23
Act of kindness:
Got Madison a muffin
Talked to a stranger:
Guy in the bakery
Power List:
200 Russian Twists
10 Minutes Meditation
1 hour audio book
Summary:
Another great day, looked some properties, finished around 9pm. Good day for a Monday.
Day 17 - 18/1/23
Act of kindness:
Bracelet for Emily (brought off Madison) double kindness
Talked to a stranger:
Coffee lady at work
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
200 Russian Twists
10 Mins Shakti
Summary:
Great day, mega early night, in bed by 8:20pm
Day 18 - 19/1/23
Act of kindness:
Donation to Womens Shelter
Talked to a stranger:
Lady in apartment foyer
Power List:
Record Podcast
10 Mins meditation
10 Mins Shakti
Summary:
A great day overall! Feeling a slight amount of fatigue which I’ve noticed on previous challenges, a combination of the physically activity stacking up + other commitments consuming energy. Feeling good but can feel the need to try and recover. A great sleep last night helped.
Day 19 - 20/1/23
Act of kindness:
Money homeless person at Riccarton Mall
Talked to a stranger:
Lady at Sushi Place
Power List:
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
10 Mins Meditation
Summary:
n/a
Day 20 - 21/1/23
Act of kindness:
Pedestrian on Barbadoes Street
Talked to a stranger:
Guy in Cafe
Power List:
Edit and Post Jason Fox Podcast
200 Russian Twists
10 Minutes Meditation
Summary:
Editing the podcast was a great power list to commit too, could of very easily of procrastinated on that!
Day 21 - 22/1/23
Act of kindness:
Courier at apartment
Talked to a stranger:
Neighbour on 3rd floor
Power List:
Shared the Jason Fox podcast
30Flex website live
10 mins meditation
Summary:
Fairly strong day, tried swimming for one of the workouts, failed! A humbling experience and potentially something to work on this year
Day 22 - 23/1/23
Act of kindness:
Emily Dinner
Talked to a stranger:
Courier
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
n/a
Day 23 - 24/1/23
Act of kindness:
Madison
Talked to a stranger:
Stranger at the Mall
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
n/a
Day 24 - 25/1/23
Act of kindness:
Snack wrap Peter
Talked to a stranger:
New Gym Person
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
n/a
Day 25 - 26/1/23
Act of kindness:
Paid for a friends breakfast
Talked to a stranger:
Cafe Server
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
n/a
Day 26 - 27/1/23
Act of kindness:
Womens refuge donation
Talked to a stranger:
Met a new guy, Tom at the gym
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
The latest finish of the challenge, around 11pm getting the walk finished off, a reminder of the importance of the morning workout during the work week
Day 27 - 28/1/23
Act of kindness:
Tracked down some contact solution for Emily, Shout out Josh Komen
Talked to a stranger:
Cafe lady
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
Coal Creek Waterfall walk to finish the day which was epic!
Day 28 - 29/1/23
Act of kindness:
Picked up Dad some items from the Supermarket
Talked to a stranger:
Random guy at Kumara
Power List:
10 Mins Meditation
10 Mins Shakti
200 Russian Twists
Summary:
Traveled back from the West Coast, some nice walks over there. Awesome weather, great weekend.
Day 29 - 30/1/23
Act of kindness:
Making Emily coffee
Talked to a stranger:
Several at NZ Blood
Power List:
Posting podcast Ep 22.
Giving blood
10 minutes meditation
Summary:
Early finish at around 6pm, feeling good but also feeling the fatigue and tiredness from the 29 days.
Day 30- 31/1/23
Act of kindness:
Gift for Emily
Talked to a stranger:
Mike at the Gym
Power List:
200 Russian Twists
10 Minutes Meditation
10 Minutes Shakti
Summary:
A very strong end to the challenge. Great chat with a stranger. Special moment with Emily.
Phase 3 Summary:
It’s an amazing feeling to tick off the full “Live Hard” year.
The nice thing is that I haven’t got the same usual come down as I have when finishing previous phases.
Truely a life changing year and experience. I whole heartedly recommend this to anyone, in fact I think everyone should DO THIS.
I’ll likely summarise this year in a future blog and or podcast but for now. Do 75Hard or if that seems to much, take a look at 30Flex I designed that as a way to condition yourself to daily habits without jumping straight into the deep end.