In aviation, there's a concept called the "1 in 60 Rule," a rule that was introduced to me by Jonathan Goodman. It states that for every degree you’re off course, you’ll end up one mile away from your intended destination after traveling 60 miles. If you were flying from New York to Tokyo and started just one degree off, you’d miss your target completely—by over 100 miles, landing somewhere in the Sea of Japan.

The same principle applies to health, fitness, and overall well-being.

We all say we want to be stronger, more disciplined, more capable. But here’s the truth: most people only rise when they have to.

Theodore Roosevelt understood this better than most. Before he became president, he was a sickly child who chose to outwork his weakness. He became a rancher, soldier, boxer, and leader—not because life was easy, but because challenge gave him reason to rise. He once said:

“If there is no war, you don’t get a great general.”

This isn’t about war. It’s about what calls us forward—and why waiting for “perfect timing” may be exactly what’s holding you back.

You know this feeling. The burn sets in, your muscles scream, and that little voice in your head starts whispering, “Maybe that’s enough for today.” It happens in the gym, on a tough run, in the middle of learning something new. That moment when everything in you wants to stop. But deep down, you already know—that’s the moment that matters most.

Those last few reps? That’s where growth happens.

“Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face” - Mike Tyson.

It’s a brutal truth, whether you're in the boxing ring, on the battlefield, or trying to stick to a training routine.

We love the comfort of a well-laid plan, but the moment reality throws a punch—be it an injury, a work deadline, or an unexpected life event—that plan can crumble.

What separates those who succeed from those who flounder isn’t the ability to predict every obstacle, but the ability to adapt without losing sight of the mission.

This is where Commander’s Intent comes in.