This one’s personal.

In two months, I’ll toe the line at my next ultra 31 miles through the Canyonlands. I’ve done this before, but this race is different. I’m carrying new lessons, some from the trail and some from the weight room, but most from the setbacks that nearly pulled me out of the game altogether.

Injuries have a way of humbling you. They strip away your ego, your timelines, your illusion of control. This year, Ally's knees forced her to slow down—not just her pace, but her entire approach.

Mobility, strength, patience, recovery… the things I once brushed off as optional became non-negotiable.

Running is the perfect metaphor for life. You don’t get to choose the terrain, but you can choose how you meet it. Every race, every training run, is a conversation with discomfort. Sometimes it’s a whisper. Sometimes it’s a shout. But if you stay in the fight long enough, you start to realize the finish line isn’t just a place, it’s a person you become along the way.

This episode is about persistence. It’s about discipline. And it’s about the quiet, unseen work that makes the visible moments possible.

Three Takeaways:

1. Longevity is built on the boring stuff — strength training, mobility, recovery, and nutrition are the pillars that keep you in the game.
2. Everything good is on the other side of hard — whether it’s the last painful mile or a personal setback, the breakthrough lives just past the moment you want to quit.
3. Your journey is yours alone — stop comparing your chapter two to someone else’s chapter ten; progress is personal, and patience is a discipline in itself.

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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started.

Keep Getting After It.

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You know what you need to do. You’ve written it down. You’ve scheduled it. You’ve even told yourself it’s important.

But you haven’t done it.

In this solo episode, I confront one of the most pervasive enemies of personal growth: procrastination. But not the surface-level kind. This is the deeper form, the kind that masks itself as perfectionism, fear, or even self-doubt.

Drawing insights from thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, James Clear, Seneca, and a powerful article by Joseph Foley, we uncover the truth: Procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s about fear or lack of clarity.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotional resistance, not poor time management, is what really stops you
• How to break down big goals into “too small to fail” actions
• The tools I use (like “Eat the Frog” and the Five-Minute Rule) to get out of my own way

We’ll also explore how identity, rejection, and even our relationship with God can affect how we show up. As Christians and Stoics alike would agree—action matters. And today is the only day we’re promised.

This episode is your reminder that you are not broken. You are simply being called to be brave.

It’s time to start.

Check out Joseph Folley's YouTube Channel

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Website: Keepgettingafterit.com
Follow on X: @bcrossell
Subscribe on YouTube: @gettingafteritpodcast
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I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started.

Keep Getting After It.

Send us a text

“Getting After It” isn’t just a slogan, it’s how I choose to live.

In this episode, I hand over the mic to someone who knows me better than anyone, my wife, Ally.

She interviews me about what it really means to get after it, and we dive deep into the journey behind the brand, the podcast, and the mindset.

We talk about everything, from the early days of “Fat Brett” and living without structure, to 4:30 AM lifts, long runs, and the quiet discipline it takes to build a life you’re proud of. I open up about comparison, confidence, marriage, faith, and why I believe Getting After It means more than grinding—it means growing.

This episode is honest, unscripted, and personal. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like your goals were out of reach, I hope this conversation reminds you that it’s not about being the best—it’s about getting better every day.

Three Key Takeaways

Discipline is how I built my confidence. It wasn’t a motivational quote or a big moment. It was the daily effort—showing up when I didn’t feel like it—that changed everything.

Getting after it applies to every area of life. Fitness is just one part. I’ve learned that showing up for my wife, my job, and my faith matters just as much.

We’re not meant to do this alone. That’s why I’m building a community—to help people push themselves and support each other in the process. We grow farther, together.

Check out Siblings in Crime anywhere you get your podcasts!

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Website: Keepgettingafterit.com
Follow on X: @bcrossell
Subscribe on YouTube: @gettingafteritpodcast
Follow on Instagram: @bcrossell
Follow on TikTok: gettingafterit_podcast

I hope today’s episode sparked something within you to pursue your dreams and unlock your true potential. If you found value in it, consider sharing it with someone who might need that same push.

Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

You are just getting started.

Keep Getting After It.

Send us a text