The Comeback Is Not a Straight Line
Setbacks inside the recovery are part of the recovery.
Category: Moments
Short real-time updates and posts from Chris — the “Magic Moments” live feed.
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From the Apollo 1 Fire to the Moon: How a Space Program Rebuilt After Tragedy
In 1967, a fire killed three astronauts during a test on the launch pad. Two and a half years later, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. The rebuilding in between is a lasting lesson in honest recovery. Read more
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Q&A: My Workout Partner Is Gone for the Summer. How Do I Keep Going?
Training partners, classes and teams keep many of us consistent. When they disappear for the summer, discipline can slip. Here are answers to common questions about keeping a shared habit alive. Read more
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Eight Seconds in Paris: Greg LeMond’s Comeback and the Power of Small Margins
Two years after a hunting accident nearly killed him, Greg LeMond won the 1989 Tour de France by eight seconds. His comeback shows how small margins can add up to a big result. Read more
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The Two-Week Sprint: A Short Burst of Focus for the Middle of Summer
When a goal has stalled, a whole new plan can feel overwhelming. A focused two-week sprint can restart progress in midsummer without asking you to overhaul your life. Read more
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Periodization: What Athletes’ Training Cycles Teach About Planning Rest
Serious athletes do not train at full intensity all year. They plan cycles of hard work and recovery. The same approach can help anyone pursuing a demanding goal. Read more
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Keep a Done List: Ending Each Day With Proof of Progress
A to-do list shows what is left. A done list shows what you actually accomplished. Here is how a simple end-of-day habit can make small daily wins visible, especially in a hard season. Read more
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Routine in Orbit: How Astronauts Keep Discipline When Every Normal Cue Disappears
On the International Space Station, the sun rises about sixteen times a day and nothing stays put. Here is how astronauts keep a routine anyway, and what it teaches about discipline on Earth. Read more
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Taking Turns at the Front: What a Cycling Peloton Teaches About Sharing the Load
In professional cycling, riders save energy by sheltering behind one another and taking turns at the front. That idea has a lot to teach about keeping momentum in work and life. Read more
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Covering for a Colleague on Vacation Without Burning Out
When a teammate takes time off, someone has to handle their work. Here is how to cover well, protect your own priorities and avoid reaching the end of summer exhausted. Read more
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Leading the Family Vacation Without Becoming the Cruise Director
In many families, one person plans, packs and manages every minute of the trip. Here is how to lead a family vacation so that everyone, including you, actually gets a break. Read more