Roll On: Why You Should Periodize Your Life

May 13, 2021

The discussion centers on breaking free from the hustle culture by adopting periodization in life, akin to training regimens. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of fallow periods for both creativity and personal growth. They explore inspiring stories like the Iron Cowboy's challenges and delve into intriguing topics such as the HBO docuseries on QAnon. The hosts also touch on culinary trends, including a notable restaurant's transition to plant-based offerings, highlighting the broader movement toward healthier food access.

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ADVICE

Life Periodization

Periodize your life, not just fitness training.
Know when to grind and when to recover to avoid burnout and achieve long-term success.

INSIGHT

Hustle Culture vs. Rest

"Hustle porn" culture glorifies constant grinding, creating guilt around rest.
This mentality is detrimental to long-term success; prioritize rest and fallow periods.

ANECDOTE

Skolnick's Travel Guide Writing

Adam Skolnick describes his natural periodization while writing travel guides.
He enjoyed distinct phases of absorbing experiences and writing, finding this rhythm productive.

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We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle. But the 24/7 grind mentality is actually anathema to long-term success. How do we break this paradigm and avoid the inevitability of burnout?

You periodize your life as you would your training. Ditch the guilt and take time to rest. Choose your fallow chapters. And embrace your life in seasons.

In the race of life, the tortoise always beats the hare.

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Sir Adam Skolnick corrupt your neurochemistry with ideas big and small. Beyond sundry matters of varying interest, we play show and tell, share a few wins of the week, round it out by answering listener questions deposited on our voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

Beyond RRP hypeman duties, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently awash in his umpteenth draft of an untitled novel—slowly losing his mind in the process.

Topics explored in today’s conversation include:

the benefits of periodizing both your fitness and all aspects of your life;
why fallow periods are essential to optimal creativity;
an Iron Cowboy’s ‘Conquer 100‘ challenge update (and WTC’s tone-deaf response);
the recent Laird Superfoods and Picky Bar acquisition;
the HBO docuseries ‘Q: Into The Storm’;
Rachel Kushner’s collection of essays, The Hard Crowd;
Michelin star restaurant Eleven Madison Park‘s shift to a plant-based menu; and
plant-based bodega start-up Plantega’s plan to eradicate food deserts

In addition, we answer the following listener questions:

How do you manage the financial risks that come with following your passion?
How do you properly train for a Swimrun event without access to safe open water?
How do you maintain relationships with people who have unhealthy drinking habits?

Thank you to Greg from Virginia, John from Northern England, and Nancy from Santa Clarita, California for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

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Peace + Plants,

Rich