After a four-month break from releasing podcast episodes, this episode is a reflection on what that pause taught me—about time, fitness, business, and living season to season, especially here in Alaska.

I open up by sharing how surprisingly good it felt to step away for a minute. Not just from podcasting, but from constant consumption in general. That break created space to shift from always learning to actually implementing—applying ideas, refining systems, and focusing on other areas of my business and personal life that needed attention.

A major theme throughout the episode is that time is precious. Developing new routines is hard, and it takes intention to protect your time. I talk about investing in things like a public speaking course, yoga, and rehab for my back—choices that didn’t always feel productive in the traditional sense, but paid off in long-term growth and health. Living season to season has a way of making time feel like it’s flying by, and that reality forces you to prioritize what really matters.

From there, I dive into fitness—specifically the balance between structure and unstructured training. There’s a time to follow a plan and push hard, and a time to move freely, explore, and maintain. Focusing too heavily on one aspect of fitness often comes at the expense of another. You can’t have it all at once. Cardio-dominant endurance athletes don’t always have the strongest physiques, just like strength-focused lifters can struggle with endurance or mobility. The key is alignment: mobility should support strength, strength should support cardio, and everything should serve your hunting goals.

That conversation naturally leads into seasonal fitness, especially in Alaska. Our long, dark winters and active summers demand different approaches. Alaskans don’t want to be stuck in the gym all summer—and they shouldn’t be. There’s a season for pushing hard and building capacity, and a season for maintaining and enjoying movement outdoors. Both are valuable.

The episode wraps up with a giveaway to celebrate 3,000 downloads, along with clear instructions on how to enter, and a few closing thoughts.

The big takeaway: give yourself permission to step back when needed, respect the seasons of your life, and be intentional with how you spend your time—in your personal life, your work, and your fitness.

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