The art of starting over (again)
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The Art of starting over (again) I’ve had to press it three times. First, when I left the professional cycling peloton in Spain. I went from being a high-performance engine to just another guy with a bike. I moved to Panama and started over, working my way from a shop floor to managing a massive 2,000m2 operation and helping build brands like Rali. The second time was moving from the cycling industry into the Bitcoin frontier. I traded carbon fiber for ASICs. I went from Director of BD at Specialized to building my own mining farm in Paraguay and eventually leading at Blockware Solutions. And the third time—the most humble one—was starting over with my own body. The trap of "Used to be"For a long time, I lived on the fumes of my past as a pro athlete. I thought I could out-work a bad lifestyle because of who I used to be. But the reality caught up. I’ve gone from "Elite-Fit" to "Out-of-Shape" more times than I care to admit. I realized that professional success—even in the world of Bitcoin sovereignty—is meaningless if your "human hardware" is failing. Starting over isn't a sign of failure; it’s a sign of growth. It’s the realization that what got you here won't get you there. The 1% RuleI’m no longer training for a podium or a world championship. I’m training for Integral Excellence. I’m rebuilding my discipline from the ground up, and this newsletter is my accountability log. I’m sharing my journey—the "rabbit holes" of sleep hygiene, the struggle of morning training, and the observations I make while building the future of wealth. This isn't a guide for people who have it all figured out. It’s for the practitioners. For those who are in the trenches and know that the only way to reach true sovereignty is to own your biology and your capital. If you’ve ever felt like you needed to press the restart button, you’re in the right place. Let’s walk this path together. One day at a time. 1% better. Nano Grijalba |
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