Anturas Newsletter

Guys quit because they misinterpret discomfort. Over the last two weeks we talked about: Identifying your patterns Identifying the need underneath them Now comes the part people do not want to hear. Even when you pull the right lever. Even when you replace the need in a healthier way. It still feels worse at first. This is the dip. Most unhealthy, convenient patterns are designed to maximize highs. When you replace them, you lose the spike. If you used to stay up late scrolling, going to bed...

A lot of us have pattern problems and we do not even realize it. We are stuck doing the same thing over and over again, thinking we just need more discipline. So today I want to talk about pattern recognition. And I am going to do it through something I struggled with. A couple years ago I had a simple goal. Work out in the mornings. I really wanted to be a morning person. The problem was I kept snoozing my alarm. And I would berate myself for not having more discipline. I knew what I needed...

Success is predictable. It comes down to three levers I call the “Loop of Achievement.” Direction Process Action These three components either accelerate someone’s growth or limit it. They are repeatable, diagnosable, and predictable. When people aren’t making progress, it’s almost always because one of these three is broken. So let’s break it down. 1. Direction, Not Perfection Achievement starts with knowing where you’re trying to go. For years, I coached this the wrong way. People always...

Happy Friday! Quick note before we jump in. It’s been a minute since I’ve sent a newsletter. I’m restarting it under a new name, The Locker Room Newsletter, and using it as a place to share the ideas I’m working through in real time. If that’s your thing, I’m glad you’re here. Alright, now on to this week’s thought. When I first heard “the long way is the right way,” my immediate reaction was, ah shit, that sucks. Who wants the long way? At first, I interpreted it as a lesson in patience....

A while back I watched a clip of Matthew McConaughey. He was being asked who his hero was. His answer? “My hero is me in 10 years.” At first, I rolled my eyes a bit. Classic McConaughey. Confident, cool, maybe a little too smooth. But the more I thought about it, the more it clicked. That answer isn’t cocky. It’s genius. Most of us spend our lives trying to find someone to look up to. A mentor. A role model. Someone who seems like they’ve got it figured out. But usually, that person is just...