Join us for an exhilarating conversation with Dan Jackson, fresh off his National Championship Grid win. We celebrate his team’s groundbreaking success as the first outside Florida to win since the league went national, reflecting on their five-year journey, the challenges they overcame, and the promising future of the sport of Grid. We also spotlight his remarkable comeback, insights from preseason camps, and the intense mental and physical demands of Grid and combat sports. Finally, we delve into CrossFit’s evolving landscape, athlete coaching dynamics, and the expanding culture of competitive fitness.
Carl Smith and I discuss transitioning from a busy digital agency to a remote work setup brought lessons in autonomy, collaboration, and balance. In this episode, we share our journey of working with industry giants like Facebook and Epic Games, navigating the risks of overcommitting, and fostering diverse client relationships and creative spaces. We also explore personal growth through fear, martial arts, stoicism, and how practices like meditation, running, and community support shaped our leadership, especially during the pandemic. With stories of friendship, gratitude, and resilience, we reflect on the moments and mementos that symbolize growth and enduring connections.
Eric is a long time OG member, dating all the way back to the pre-workhorse days at Iron Tribe… dang…
He is active Military in the Air Force, recently back home in the USA after deployment and also legit weirdo and we love him.
Eric does some pretty amazing and insane races/runs like 100 milers and many other Ultras (anything longer than a Marathon). Along the way he’s learned a lot about Never Giving Up and seeing things through. We could all learn from Eric in this area of life. He is also eternally optimistic and it’s something we look up to in him.
