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The Fortitude Chronicle: A Weekly Digest of Athletic Determination
This Week's Top Picks on Culture, Mindset, and Leadership
Colin Jonov
July 10, 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!
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This Week
JJ Watt said, "Remember that there will be dark days."
"You will go through difficult times. but they are learning opportunities. They are growing opportunities. You can come out on the other side better than you went in."
Believe in yourself.
Believe in your ability to grow.— Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness (@coachajkings)
12:58 AM • Jul 10, 2025
Everybody wants to be great — until greatness starts making demands.
Champions understand every new challenge is "not an inconvenience. It’s a necessity."
Because it isn’t a detour.
It’s the road.Adversity isn’t the enemy.
It’s the price of greatness.— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1)
10:41 AM • Jul 8, 2025
We don’t do hard things anymore.
Modern life is optimized for comfort, convenience, and control.
We've re calibrated our brain.
When everything is easy, the tiniest discomfort feels catastrophic.
We panic at the first sign of fatigue, doubt, or stress.
Not because we’re
— Steve Magness (@stevemagness)
12:26 PM • Jul 6, 2025
🚨 Bryce Harper : Dealing w/ Nerves
• Appreciate the opportunity to be in the spotlight - you’ve earned it.
• By being thankful for the moment you will enjoy it more & play looser.
⭐️ Remind yourself daily that this is a game & it’s supposed to be fun.
— Baseball IQ (@BaseballIQ_App)
7:17 AM • Jul 8, 2025
Make the Decision to be Great.
— Dr. Julie Gurner (@drgurner)
8:12 PM • Jul 6, 2025
Your Story Isn't Over
— liminal (@Liminal1988)
9:01 AM • Jul 5, 2025
Challenge the universe to "Show me how good it can get."
Most will focus on problems. Stop being like "most people."
Fill your head with optimism - Challenge the universe in good ways.
You'll start to see the doors that have been open to you the entire time.
— Dr. Julie Gurner (@drgurner)
1:49 PM • Jul 5, 2025
Did You Know?
“Humans are natural storytellers. We are constantly making sense of our lives by weaving them into narratives and sharing those stories with others. A pair of new studies, published together in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, suggests that the way we tell our stories impacts our mental health for years to come.”
To Building Fortitude.
Warm regards,
Colin Jonov CEO & Founder, Athletic Fortitude
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