Good morning team,
We get it twisted sometimes.
We think if we’re tired, uninspired, or frustrated, we must’ve lost the passion. That the fire’s gone.
But grit—the stuff that gets you through the day when you don’t want to do it—isn’t the same as passion. Passion is loud. Grit is quiet. Passion gets you started. Grit gets you finished.
That’s been my lesson this week. I haven’t felt on fire. I’ve felt... responsible. For my health. For my training. For my people. For my goals.
And somehow, that’s more powerful than being “inspired.”
In The Art of Impossible, Steven Kotler writes:
“Grit is the persistence to pursue the long-term goal, despite all obstacles, setbacks, and plateaus... Passion fuels your grit, but grit is what gets you through the grind.”
Off-seasons are TOUGH. Kids are on summer break, you don’t get to the gym, you’re making 13,000 meals and can’t seem to find a moment for yourself. Or…are you disguising a larger problem? Are you making excuses?
Don’t get me wrong, summers as a parent are HARD but, is there a pocket of time for yourself? Can you make it a group activity? I’m not pointing at you, rather sharing with you exactly the questions I’m asking myself.
The only question I leave you with is, how bad do you want it?
Training Insight: Build for the Long Haul
Grit isn’t a feeling—it’s a pattern.
If you’re starting over again, ask yourself:
Do I have a repeatable routine?
Do I know what I’m training for?
Do I have to rely on motivation... or is my day already set up to win?
Start small. Commit to a 3-day rhythm: strength, sweat, learn.
Build momentum, not perfection.
Workout of the Week: Body + Grit
4 Rounds for Time (or 20 min cap):
20 Jump Rope
15 Goblet Squats (25–50 lb)
10 Burpees
20s Wall Sit
Optional Finisher: 2-min Bike Sprint or 400m Run
Coaching Waitlist Now Open
I’m finally opening the waitlist for 1:1 coaching. Whether you’re postpartum, performance-driven, or just want someone in your corner—you’ll get custom guidance and consistency.
But here’s the thing: Not everyone needs 1:1 accountability. So I’ll be launching new tiers soon for hybrid programs, templates, and more. For now? Just sign up here and let me know what kind of support you’re craving.
Ask yourself: “What do you really need from your training right now?”
No pressure. Just connection.
The OG and (free) Hybrid-X Training Plan
🔗 Missed Phase 1? It’s still 100% free on YouTube. Download the full PDF here and start today. If it helped you, hit reply and let me know—or leave a comment. I read every single one.
No strings. Just start.
Every rep, every choice, every “I don’t feel like it but I’m doing it anyway”—it all adds up.
I see you putting in the work. Keep showing up. Keep building.
And if you ever need backup, I’m here.
See you next Thursday.Let’s get gritty,
Alyssa
P.S. Hit reply and tell me—what’s been harder lately: finding motivation or sticking to the plan?