Training for a triathlon
I’m training for a triathlon. As a kid I was not a fan of swimming, and my hands are sensitive to cold water, so I mostly avoided it. For my whole adult life I’ve told myself “one day I’ll properly learn to swim”. I decided it was finally time to fulfill that promise I made. Knowing that deadlines and tracking metrics are incredibly motivating for me, I signed up for a triathlon in June 2026 as a forcing function. ...