Learning The Hard Way

The Rise and Fall of the Strong

A brief case for voluntary discomfort as a way of life

Jul 23 • Dane Sanders

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What Freedom Feels Like

A reminder of the unavoidable steps to liberating yourself on the 250th anniversary of America's independence

Jul 4 • Dane Sanders

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May 2026

Travel days

I thought my toughest challenge on a 12-hour travel day would be airport delays. It turned out to be keeping a promise I made to myself years ago.

May 7 • Dane Sanders

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March 2026

Order and chaos

What do make of life inside (and beyond) the pale

Mar 16 • Dane Sanders

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Trouble

The first time things got hard

Mar 2 • Dane Sanders

3

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February 2026

On the hook

What you can expect from me moving forward

Feb 7 • Dane Sanders

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June 2025

Everyday Obstacles: Worry | Season 4, Ep. 7

Season 4, Episode 7 | “Worry feels like doing something—but it changes nothing.”

Jun 20, 2025 • Dane Sanders

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33:30

Everyday Obstacles: Perfectionism | Season 4, Ep. 6

Season 4, Episode 6 | "Do you wanna look perfect or be perfect?"

Jun 6, 2025 • Dane Sanders

35:05

May 2025

Everyday Obstacles: Worry | Season 4, Ep. 5

Season 4, Episode 5 | Why do we crave the reward without the effort—comfort without discomfort?

May 30, 2025 • Dane Sanders

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35:10

Everyday Obstacles: Decision Fatigue | Season 4, Ep. 4

Season 4, Episode 4 | "Are you sure you want to give up the whole thing?"

May 16, 2025 • Dane Sanders

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35:51

Everyday Obstacles: Boosting Motivation | Season 4, Ep. 3

Episode 3 | "When you are stuck and don't have the energy, are you a co-conspirator with your bad day?"

May 9, 2025 • Dane Sanders

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30:03

Everyday Obstacles: Building Confidence | Season 4, Ep. 2

Season 4, Episode 2 | "Are you chasing fool's gold or real confidence?"

May 2, 2025 • Dane Sanders

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27:10