Episode Details

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the workout, the meeting, the difficult conversation, or the grieving process.

It’s the first step.

In this episode, Brandon reflects on a lesson shared by Jeff Nippard following the tragic loss of his partner and explores how a simple idea—just take the first step—can help us navigate grief, fear, depression, and resistance.

Drawing on personal experiences from the isolation of the COVID lockdowns and the Stoic understanding of courage, Brandon explains why momentum matters, why action often comes before motivation, and why being gentle with yourself doesn’t mean giving up.

Whether you’re struggling with grief, avoiding a difficult task, or simply finding it hard to move forward, this episode offers a practical way through:

Don’t worry about the hundred steps ahead.

Take the first one.