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This week I'm going to let you in on:
5 things you can expect from me and this newsletter this year
5 things you might not know about me.
But first...
TLC
Tune
Man of the Year - Schoolboy Q. My vibe moving into 2023.
Lesson
"Often, the answer you're looking for is in the dead centre of both extremes you're searching"
Content
5 Things To Expect From Me and This Newsletter in 2023
This newsletter will be a deep dive into the lessons I learn in 2023.
What will I be doing to learn lessons - Hit the link below and have a read:
2022🚫
Cancer stopped me in my tracks.2023✅
I join the 0.01% of endurance athletes, whilst building a business:The Running Cohort @ 50 members
Half marathon @ sub 4m30s/km
100 miles @ 100km pace
PB pace half Ironman
Sub 10h Ironman— Tom Lawrence | Coach (@_tomjlawrence)
12:00 AM • Jan 5, 2023
5 Things You Might Not Know About Me
The idea here?
The better you know me - the more you can learn from my journey, the more you can relate to my struggles and the more value you get from being here ❤️
To do this, I'm going to answer 5 prompts (What, Who, When, Where, Why) with the first thing that comes to mind as I type - Here goes:
What
What I'm doing this year - leaning into myself.
The past 6 months have taught me that this life shit is short (cliche yes, but also true).
I didn't need a wake-up call - I was happy doing what I was doing.
I did however get a "Hey - do more of what you like MFer, this shit ain't forever".
This year is about building what I love and ruthlessly discarding what doesn't serve me.
Who
My name is Thomas Lawrence.
I'm 30 years old.
I'm an extroverted introvert who likes running long distances, biking longer distances, swimming occasionally and sharing my lessons with others through writing and coaching.
When
In 3 years' time:
I will be working a maximum of 4-hours per day on The Running Cohort.
That's it right now - that's the focus.
I'll also run in some cool places during that time ;)
Where
From Perth, Western Australia - where my beautiful girlfriend and I will be buying our first home together this year.
The mine site I will be frequenting this year:
Why
I run because it provides me with thought, but also space.
I run because it taught me to not only tolerate myself - but love myself.
I run because I enjoy doing hard shit, but I enjoy controlling what hard shit I do.
I run because it's the daily, mental warfare that provides me with peace.
I run, not only to learn about life but, how to navigate it.
I write because I want you to enjoy all of the above.
PS:
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2023 - LFG!
Take care, but be risky.
xoxo