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I've avoided anything athletic my whole life. Last Tuesday, my dad booked a surf lesson and didn't ask if I wanted to go — he just told me we were going. I fell 27 times. I stood up twice. I can't stop thinking about it.
Read MoreI've been a pasta-and-butter person my whole life. Last week I sat down at a ramen shop and ordered a broth bowl...
Read More →I don't know the science behind it. I just know that after 45 minutes at the park, I feel like a different person.
Read More →My coach suggested I write for 5 minutes before any difficult conversation. I thought it was stupid. Then it worked.
Read More →Turns out I was spending $180/month on things I genuinely couldn't remember buying.
Read More →I'm not a morning person. I will never be a morning person. But I've been watching the sunrise for 12 days straight.
Read More →We drove to the skate park and neither of us said anything for 20 minutes. Then he asked me what I actually wanted.
Read More →We publish honest stories from participants, parents, and coaches. No need to be a writer — just be real.
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Sarah K. 2 days ago
This is exactly what my son needs to read. Thank you for sharing.
Marcus J. 1 day ago
I'm on day 15 and can relate to this so much. The small wins really do add up.