Want to Have an Epic Life? Quit Taking Average Measures

Coming off time off—like a honeymoon—can be rough. Your brain resists discipline, the alarm feels like torture, and dragging yourself back into action can feel impossible. For those in recovery, simply getting through a day can be earth-shattering.

But I want more. I know some of you do too.

When I came back from vacation, I scheduled key things in advance knowing I’d need external motivation. I didn’t just relax—I planned to launch back into meaningful action. And it worked.

While I was away, it hit me: if I want more vacations—if I want my work to make a national impact—I need to work exponentially harder. I could coast on current efforts, but ordinary success isn’t enough anymore.

I want extraordinary.

Why “Ordinary” Isn’t Enough Anymore

• I want a career that changes lives.

• I want rest that inspires awe.

• I want vacations that rewrite my perspective—and fuel my ambition.

So this week was about stepping back into routine—grateful, stable, but ready to grow again. What once felt intense is now just baseline. It’s time to set new standards.

Make Extraordinary Your Normal

• Schedule intentional action.

• Push past comfort.

• Set goals that scare you.

• Build a life worth staying sober for—and striving for.

Need Space to Celebrate Growth—or Clear Your Mind? Try These Local Spots:

Recharging your energy can spark extraordinary action. Here are entertainment and adventure venues to feed your ambition—or offer inspiration for goal-setting through experience:

Colorado Springs

• The Broadmoor World Arena – Concerts, motivational speakers, sporting events—immersive settings that remind you what greatness feels like. (world-arena.com)

• ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Colorado Springs Dance Theatre – Culture, performance, and dedication on display—proof that artistry and discipline go hand in hand. (dancetheatrerockies.org)

Woodland Park

• Icebergg Studios & Logging Art Show – Local performance art and wood-carving festivals filled with creativity and storytelling—great for sparking passion and possibility. (woodlandpark.org)

• Rock Island Lake Recreation Site – Secluded mountain lake perfect for hiking, paddleboarding, fishing, or just sitting in awe—where extraordinary ideas take shape. (fs.usda.gov)

Need a Little Structure with Your Ambition?

If turning intention into tangible growth—and maintaining long-term recovery—is your goal, check out New Visions Recovery Solutions. Their recovery coaching, peer guidance, and life mastery tools can anchor your next level of action.

Your Move

• Tune your current actions to ambitious targets.

• Engage in creative, energizing environments.

• Set new horizons and chase them relentlessly.

Normal is over. The only way forward is extraordinary.

Let's grow—together.