- The Fortitude Chronicle: A Weekly Digest of Athletic Determination
- Posts
- The Fortitude Chronicle: A Weekly Digest of Athletic Determination
The Fortitude Chronicle: A Weekly Digest of Athletic Determination
This Week's Top Picks on Culture, Mindset, and Leadership
Colin Jonov
July 17, 2025
The Fortitude Chronicle: A Weekly Digest of Athletic Determination
Dear Fortitude family,
Welcome back to my midweek motivation! Each day and week brings its own set of experiences and inspirations, compelling me to share my thoughts with all of you.
I'm excited to share my top picks of the week from social media, and I encourage everyone to send in the posts that inspire you. There's a wealth of amazing content out there that deserves recognition! As our community expands, I'll make sure to highlight the submissions that resonate with all of us. Let's keep sharing and growing together!
What do you want to see more of?Your answers help us provide the best content made for you! |
The Playbook
This Week
Dont know if I can think of a time an athlete at the top of his sport has been this open and honest about their craft
— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6)
2:16 PM • Jul 15, 2025
What do the world’s best golfer and an NBA MVP have in common?
They both said: Sport isn't the main thing in their life.
Scottie Scheffler: “I’d rather be a great father than a great golfer...This is not the most important thing in my life.”
Nikola Jokić: “I hope my kid
— Steve Magness (@stevemagness)
11:35 AM • Jul 16, 2025
I feel the older mine get the guiltier I am. Have to constantly try and catch myself…
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7)
11:59 AM • Jul 15, 2025
Tom Brady said, "Being mentally tough is putting all that bullsh** aside - everything that's happened and focusing on what you got to do."
"It's no excuses.
It's no whining.
It's no complaining."It means focusing and mastering the next-play mentality.
— Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness (@coachajkings)
12:58 AM • Jul 16, 2025
🔥 BREAKING NEWS: People-pleasing isn’t kindness. It’s slow self-destruction.
You smile, nod, and say “I’m fine.”
But inside, you’re disappearing.
Romantic success? Impossible.
A thread 🧵
— Adam Lane Smith | The Attachment Specialist (@AdamLaneSmith)
12:14 PM • Jul 16, 2025
Great coaches hold you accountable.
If someone loves you, they won’t let you settle for less than your best.Real care speaks up. It challenges, corrects, and calls you higher even when it’s uncomfortable.
If someone watches you self-destruct in silence, that’s not love that’s
— Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN (@Wendi_Irlbeck)
12:30 PM • Jul 16, 2025
Did You Know?
"Mind–body therapies (MBTs), combining various forms of exercise, have been developed as an effective intervention for the treatment of depression by strengthening the mind’s capacity to interact dynamically with the body’s functions and symptoms, and to establish a strong connection between the brain, mind, body and behavior, in order to achieve overall health."
To Building Fortitude.
Warm regards,
Colin Jonov CEO & Founder, Athletic Fortitude
P.S: If you've been enjoying our newsletter and finding it valuable, we would greatly appreciate it if you could forward it to your friends, family, or teammates who you think would benefit from it. By spreading the word, you'll be helping us reach more people who can benefit from our shared knowledge and insights!
Spotlight on Our Sponsors: All Black Everything Energy Drink and No Limit Physiques
We are proud to partner with sponsors who share our commitment to a holistic approach in building mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy athletes.
All Black Everything Energy Drink is more than just an energy boost. It’s formulated to support athletes in their pursuit of excellence by providing sustained energy, enhanced focus, and improved performance. With a blend of citrulline, beta-alanine, creatine, and caffeine, ABE ensures that you have the stamina and concentration needed to conquer your training sessions and competitions.
No Limit Physiques offers comprehensive coaching that goes beyond physical training. Their expert team focuses on the overall well-being of athletes. From personalized workout plans to nutritional guidance to supplementation to healing peptides, No Limit Physiques ensures that athletes are equipped to handle the demands of their sport and life.
