England Coaching

06/26/2026

Challenges are inevitable, but growth isn't about genetics; it's about perspective. A fixed mindset sees failure as permanent, while a growth mindset views it as data for self-mastery.
Action: Write down two lessons from a recent setback to apply directly to your next attempt.

06/25/2026

Ever tried shaving with a dull razor?
Frustrating, right?
Every stroke gets harder, less effective sometimes it even hurts.

That got me thinking: how often do we let our own mental "blade" get dull?
Negative patterns. Limiting beliefs. Mental clutter. Over time, they hold us back from real growth in health, leadership, relationships, all of it.

I know this because I've been there.

Growing up, I was overweight, shy, and lacked confidence. I thought success was for other people that they had something I didn't.

I blamed my circumstances instead of taking responsibility for my own growth.

Change didn't happen overnight. It took years of failure, reflection, and hard work to learn that transformation isn't a switch you flip it's a blade you sharpen, again and again and sometimes just throw the current version out in order to start fresh and new.

My challenge to you: The 3-Step Sharpen:

1️⃣ Take Inventory: what beliefs are holding you back? (Reflect on what you'd like to experience out of your life)

2️⃣ Replace the Worn-Out: swap old habits for better ones (what is 1 thing that you feel isn't serving the upgraded version of you in the next chapter of life)

3️⃣ Sharpen Your Blade: 10 minutes a day for reflection or learning. If you make a point to learn 1 new thing every day and write it down. It may seem pointless but after months or years of intentional growth; something magical seems to happen called compound growth.

Your growth isn't an accident. It's a choice you make daily.

What's one belief you're ready to replace?

Drop it below 👇

06/24/2026

Ever buy a new car... and suddenly start seeing that same model everywhere?
That’s not coincidence. That’s your brain. It’s called the hedonic treadmill: we get excited about something new, adjust fast, then start chasing the next thing.

Here’s the truth: happiness isn’t about having more. It’s about seeing more of what you already have.

Your brain’s filter (the RAS) shows you more of whatever you focus on.

Focus on what’s missing → you’ll find more missing.

Focus on gratitude → you’ll find more to be grateful for.

Quick gratitude check:

If you’re reading this on a phone, you already have more than kings had 100 years ago.

💧 Clean water on demand
⚡ Electricity, 24/7
🌐 The internet — limitless knowledge
📱 Global communication, instantly
📦 Food delivery, GPS, doorbell cams
💻 Remote work & online learning

We take all of this for granted. Some people in the world still don’t have it.

3 ways to retrain your brain (steal these):
1️⃣ Audit your thoughts — good or missing?
2️⃣ Surround yourself with people who lift you up
3️⃣ Practice gratitude daily — it compounds

Gratitude is the antidote. Your brain finds what you tell it to look for: so give it the good stuff.

If you read this and thought “yeah... I already knew that” ... share it anyway. Someone you know needs the reminder today.

06/24/2026

We have goals that were abandon due to being human. We have a lot on our plate and life happens.

When we rely on memory, we eventually forget or lose or direction all together.

Sometimes we realize the goal wasn't something we truly wanted, other times we suggest to ourselves "it's just not the right time."

It's typically never the right time as obstacles will always present themselves. What we miss often is a routine that fits our desired outcome.

We all have a routine, it's what we do on a typical daily basis. It's what we do habitually when we first wake up and before we go to sleep at the end of the day. It's how we spend our lunch time.

Becoming clear with our ability to self-assess gives us clarity on how we are truly serving ourselves or sabotaging ourselves.

Here are some clear ways to start and end your day to build momentum that anyone can do:

Start of the day:

- Drink a cup of water to hydrate ourselves before doing anything else
-Write out 3 things you'd like to accomplish but 1 thing that would make the day a success.
- review top 3 things you'd like to accomplish long term: if you don't have any, give reflection on what's important to you in this chapter of lie.

End of the day:

- Review your daily accomplishments
- What can we be grateful for through this day?
-What do we want to accomplish tomorrow as apart of my 3 main things we would like to accomplish.

06/23/2026

great morning, coffee in hand... then someone bumps into you. Coffee. Everywhere.

Easy to blame the bump. But here's the truth: life is the cup: YOU choose what's inside it.

The Spill Test
When life shakes you (and it will), what spills out?
Frustration? Stress? Or calm and patience?

Whatever spills is just showing you what was already inside.

Build a stronger cup:
Physical health: move, eat well, sleep
Mental toughness: mindfulness, gratitude, stress management
Positive mindset: see challenges as opportunities

The power of response
You can't control the bump. You CAN control the reaction.
→ Own your emotions instead of blaming
→ Look for the lesson, not just the mess
→ Take action instead of staying stuck

Happiness is a choice
It's not handed to you: you brew it. Define what it means to you, set real goals, and find joy in the climb.

So today... brew your own happiness.

What's in your cup today? Tell me below. 👇

06/22/2026

Six years ago, mid-pandemic, I hit a wall.

Working 40+ hours a week in the clinic, renovating our basement at night, stressed about an uncertain future. I was stuck.

Then my brother mailed me a book with one line tucked inside: "This is going to change your life." He was right.

That book gave me the SAVERS framework L 6 simple habits that broke my plateau and built real momentum.

✨ S — Silence: 5 quiet minutes. No phone, no distractions, just breathe and reflection.
✨ A — Affirmations: Speak the truth about who you're becoming.
✨ V — Visioning: Write your dreams down. Get very specific in detail.
✨ E — Exercise: Move your body, even just a little. 10 minutes a day is doable.
✨ R — Reading: Learn something daily that helps you grow.
✨ S — Scribing: Journal your priorities and lessons learned.

Growth doesn't happen by accident. It happens on purpose.

Try SAVERS tomorrow morning. Just one round. See how it feels.

If this resonates, tag someone who needs a little momentum today.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.

Let’s be real for a second: we’re currently being outplayed, out-maneuvered, and absolutely owned by a thirty pound human who hardly even know how to use a spoon yet.

Taking care of your health isn't just about looking a certain way; it’s about having the functional capacity to actually keep up with the chaos. It’s about building a body that can handle the floor-level wrestling matches, the spontaneous sprints to the playground, and the general wear-and-tear of being a parent without feeling like you need a week of recovery.

Your comeback doesn't have to be complicated. It’s just about making progress, not perfection.

Eat the food that fuels you, move in a way that keeps you durable, and stay sharp. We might be serving at the pleasure of a toddler, but we can still assert our dominance by being the strongest, most capable version of ourselves while we do it.

Keep moving. You've got this.

What’s one small move you’re making today to make sure you’re ready for whatever your kid throws at you tomorrow? Me? I'll probable be crawling around like a horse for 30 minutes after building Duplo or Magnatile castles.

06/20/2026

A few years ago, I took on the Crusher EX, a brutal 130-mile “gravel” (mountain biking) adventure through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I was the slowest in my group, faced equipment failures, deep sand, knee-deep water crossings, and long stretches of hike-a-bike terrain. It pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of. Prior to that I’ve ran 100 mile ultramarathons in one bout, took 1st place in a men’s physique competition, and since then ridden 200 miles in a single day. I continue to seek new challenges to overcome and do the things I once said I would never do…

Why’d I do it? Because I’ve learned that the biggest limit we face is the one we set in our own minds.

This event taught me a lesson I first told a client years ago:

“It’s amazing what the human body can accomplish — you just might surprise yourself.”

Here’s the hard truth:

Most people never test their potential because fear of failure keeps them frozen. They stay in the comfort zone. But if you’ve ever told yourself, “I can’t,” without actually trying, then you’ve already decided to lose.

Continue to Prove Yourself to Yourself

Challenge for the Week:

Pick one thing you’ve been avoiding because it seems too hard, too time-consuming, or too uncomfortable.

It might be:

Prepping all your meals for the week.

Getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

Logging every workout without excuses.

Hitting a goal of working our or walking 4-5+ times in a wekk.

Pick one. Write it down. Then execute with intention.

Actionable Steps:

Identify your comfort zone and the one action that sits just outside it.

Schedule it like a meeting. Treat it as non-negotiable.

Track your follow-through either in your journal, app, or messaging me.

Reflect on how it felt to push yourself even just a little further than usual.

Repeat next week stacking habits that suit your goals.


You’re not here just to check boxes. You’re here to become stronger, more capable, and more confident than ever before physically and mentally.

Don’t wait to be ready. Nudge into discomfort. Surprise yourself.

You’re more capable than you think.

06/17/2026

Is there a lion in your living room?

When we deal with persistent pain, our nervous system often stays on high alert. It perceives every movement as a threat, keeping us in a cycle of protection and tension.

But what if that lion isn’t as big as it feels?

Through strategic coaching, we can learn to audit those threats. We can turn the volume down on that overactive defense system and transform the "lion" into a cub. It’s the difference between living in survival mode and reclaiming your freedom of movement.
Type in "Cub" below to get added to the list to join the free cohort of this program.

06/17/2026