Trail Runner Nation

In this first episode of a 3-part series, we dive into Ryan Holiday's powerful book, The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage. Holiday, an expert on Stoicism, outlines three essential steps to overcoming challenges—Perception, Action, and Will. In this episode, we focus on Perception, the foundation of how we approach obstacles. We are joined in this series by frequent Nation guest, Coach Adam Kimble. Through engaging personal stories and examples from sports, business, and trail running, we discuss how changing our perception can reshape our reactions to life's challenges. We explore the importance of staying calm, reframing difficult situations, and focusing on the present moment. The conversation touches on the need to separate emotions from decision-making and the value of visualization to navigate obstacles with grace. Whether you're facing challenges in running, work, or life, this episode offers practical insights into how perception can transform obstacles into oppor