When I first started 75 Hard, I thought I would be posting on a daily basis. I was so excited and motivated to start the program. I even thought I would write a book on the lessons I learned from the program.

But after 40 days on the program, I can honestly tell you that it’s all simply about one basic premise. This is the path to success for not only this program, but everything else hard in life.

1. Come up with a plan. In this case, it’s the 5 daily tasks.
2. Show up and execute the plan.
3. Do it day after day. Rain or shine. Whether you feel like it or not.
4. Rinse and repeat, until you achieve your goals.

It’s not that hard. Well, of course it’s hard. But that’s besides the point.

I wake up every day and I already know I will win the day and complete these tasks. Most days I don’t feel like it. I do it anyway. I promised myself I would do it, so I do it.

There’s nothing special about me. I am the product of my daily actions.

I am 40 days into the program. That is 40 gallons of water. 80 workouts. 0 alcohol. 0 junk food. 8 books read. 7 pounds lighter.

There have been some really hard days, completely unrelated to the program. Horrible days. But I persist and will complete these tasks for 75 days.

I will not break that promise I made to myself.