How Breaking My Own Limits Changed My Life And How It Can Change Yours Too
Have You Ever Been Told You Couldn’t Do Something?
I have… more times than I can count.
Growing up, people loved to tell me what I couldn’t do.
That I shouldn’t dream too big.
That certain goals were too unrealistic.
But deep down, I knew I had more in me. I just needed a way to prove it to myself and to the people who doubted me.
So, I set a goal that most people thought was impossible:
Run 58 marathons in 58 days across two continents.
Yes, you read that right.
And when I told people about it, here’s what I heard:
“You’ll get injured. You haven’t trained enough. That’s not smart.”
They didn’t ask why I wanted to do it.
They didn’t ask about my training history or mental preparation.
They just projected their own limits onto me.
And that’s when I made the decision:
I wouldn’t let someone else’s doubt define my potential.
The Turning Point: When a “Maybe” Became a “Must”
The moment everything shifted was when a friend offered to back the challenge financially.
It was no longer just an idea it became a commitment.
When someone else put money and belief on the line, it locked something in me.
That was the day I stopped wondering if I could, and started preparing to prove that I would.
Pain Is the Price of Growth
The 58 marathons were brutal.
I ran on 2.5 hours of sleep.
I battled through injuries.
I faced freezing conditions and extreme exhaustion.
But I didn’t quit. Not because it was easy but because of a mental reframe I used every single day:
“Both options are painful: quitting or continuing.
But only one leads to growth. The other leads to regret.”
That was my anchor.
Instead of seeing pain as a stop sign, I started seeing it as a signpost:
You’re getting closer. Keep going.
And with every step, I shattered the beliefs I had about what was possible.
Breaking Limits Changes Everything
Once I finished the challenge, something flipped in me.
I realised I had been playing small not just physically, but in business, relationships, and life.
I had been waiting for permission that I didn’t need.
Now, I’m:
Pitching my story to brands, schools, and companies.
Growing The Man That Can Project with relentless energy.
Helping others do the same by rewriting their own narratives around self-worth and potential.
Because the truth is…
We don’t find our limits through thinking.
We find them through action.
How to Start Breaking Your Limits Today
You don’t have to run marathons to start living beyond the boundaries others have placed on you.
Here’s a 5-step framework you can use today to build momentum and break through:
The Limit-Breaker Checklist
Set a goal that scares you.
If it doesn’t make you uncomfortable, it’s not big enough.
Speak it out loud to the right people.
Share it with people who support your growth, not those who’ll talk you out of it.
Commit with skin in the game.
Put money down. Set a date. Make it real.
Expect resistance and reframe it.
You’ll want to quit. But ask: Which pain would I regret more quitting or growing?
Take the first step now.
Progress isn’t made in thought. It’s made in motion. Start today.
Final Thoughts: Stop Playing Small
The limits people place on you are often reflections of their own fears not your potential.
And the ones you place on yourself?
They’re rarely based on truth. They’re just the edges of your current comfort zone.
If you feel that fire in your gut…
That whisper that says you’re meant for more…listen to it.
You don’t need permission.
You just need a plan, some courage, and a reason bigger than your excuses.
Ready to Break Your Own Limits?
If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back and want high-level support:
👉 Apply for my 1:1 coaching – a private container where we’ll upgrade your mindset, dial in your goals, and help you perform at your highest level.
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You don’t need more permission.
You need better tools.
Let’s get to work.
