Goaliath: Achieve your ultimate goals with me

Well, things at this HVAC company have taken a very disappointing turn.  I’m not going to be making nearly as much money as I thought for a long time.  It feels like another setback, but at least this time around, I enjoy the work that I do, work itself isn’t stressful, and Adri and I are able to at least handle the bills.  So I can afford to be patient and come up with a new plan.
As for the athletic ...

Well the ankle pain is back with a vengeance.  Big oof.  I’m going to have to consider what’s the best way to deal with it moving forward.  Everything at work is going really well though!  And now I’m going to have more free time in the evenings.

Quote of the week: None.
 
Current running PBs:
                    5k:  &...

6 weeks of training down (I missed 4 sessions across the last 3 weeks), 10 to go!  The last 3 weeks have been mentally and physically rough.  The past 3 days, I considered letting the athletic journey go, but I bounced back and realized I haven’t tried everything yet!  There is more I can do to make this journey happen, but I have to double down and make a bit more of a sacrifice.  I’m not done yet!&...

Three weeks of half-marathon training done, with only one missed workout!!  The running goal is going so well.
I’ve also gone out on my own service calls and succeeded in getting the jobs done!  I feel so happy and comfortable in this job, and I’m so grateful that this company took a gamble on me.  Now to get them raises!

Quote of the week: “Someday is not one of the 7 days of the week.&rd...

First week of half-marathon training done, with no missed workouts!!  I only had 4 sessions scheduled for the week though.  Next week is the first FULL week of training with 5 sessions.  So let’s get ‘er done!
At the new HVAC/R job, I EARNED THE PROMOTION!  This coming Monday they are officially giving me a van so I will be a fully-fledged technician going out on my own jobs!!!
Two AMAZING step...

This week felt really nice.  I just rested from running, enjoyed time with Adri, bonded with my best friend, and continued thinking about the future!  The key to financial freedom is simply to keep increasing earnings while decreasing bills, and not simply spending the extra money, but saving it and using it to decrease the bills even faster!  An earnings increase should be coming soon so I am excited for that, and w...

The Coffee Lover's 10k is in the bag!!  I’m settled in my career now, and now I will take 2 weeks off to rest, and then start training for a half-marathon!  I didn’t get the best time that I wanted, but not every attempt can be perfect!  They are just iterations of a process and the next iteration will be much better! 

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189...

The first full week of HVAC work after A FULL WEEKEND OFF!!!  This week is close to how I would love to have every week look in the future.  5 full days of HVAC work, and a full weekend off, though I do want to do better with training sessions.  I will have a fresh start with training soon after the Coffee Lover’s 10k which is this weekend!  Finally we get to see what all of my hard work is worth!

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I can finally rest after 18 days straight of work, and pretty much a lifetime of not having weekends off.  This HVAC job is going perfectly!  Now I’m looking forward to graduating training and getting a raise and a van!
Only 2 weeks left of training for the Coffee Lover’s 10k!

Quote of the week: “Patience, Persistence, and Perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” - Napole...

Wow.  What a month.  I finally got hired into a career HVAC JOB LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!  6 years of trying and failing in careers, and 2 years of trying to get hired into a proper HVAC company, and I found the PERFECT one!  I have a 3 month probationary training period, but I feel like I’m going to crush it.  I’m already learning so much and I’m feeling so confident.  Life is about to...

Currently in week 11 for the 10k!  I managed to get some training in even on vacation so I’m super proud of that!  I also got to spend quality time with my family and Adri on the road trip to North Carolina, all while gaining some good experience in the HVAC industry!  The machine replacements went well!  So it was a fantastic couple of weeks!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
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8 weeks down, 8 to go for the 10k!  Only did 2 sessions of the 4 this week, but in those two sessions I performed pretty well.  Unfortunately I didn’t get this HVAC job, so the search goes on, but I’m never giving up!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k: ...

7 weeks down, 9 to go for the 10k!  I did all 4 training sessions this week and it went so well!  I also scored a phone interview with an HVAC/R company this week let’s gooooo!  I’m going to throw everything I have at it to hopefully get an in-person interview and get hired!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
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6 weeks down, 10 to go for the 10k!  Training is going so well, I finished 3 training days this week!  And this coming week I might be able to do all 4!  Life is beautiful, this journey is beautiful, and I have beautiful souls around me supporting and lifting me up.  Let’s have a great week!

Quote of the week: “Do look back, but only to see how far you’ve come.”  - Myself.
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Only 2 training sessions this week, but they were both phenomenal efforts and I feel I still got better this week!  It was also a full week of work so the paycheck should be nice!  Also, the financial advice from last week was terrible lol, don’t listen to it.  Maybe listen to the financial thoughts in this episode instead.  Also, I went to the Library, got a card, and checked out a book!  It already ...

Honestly this week was close to the perfect, ideal work and training week!  4 double shifts, and my last shift going home early after getting close to overtime.  4 training sessions where I stayed focused and consciously trained.  And most importantly, making time for Adri.  That is more like it! The only thing that could make it better would be even more time with Adri, and having an HVAC job for work instead o...

Another week full of double shifts with training sessions on my days off.  So Still a full productive week!

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile.  (Doral Christmas Race 12/21/2025)
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Got some unexpected extra hours at work which is always nice, I started running while carrying water, and actually put $2,000 aside in savings!  This was a nice productive week.

Quote of the week: None

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
                    5k:        19:54!!  6:25 per mile. ...

A beautiful first week of the year, and Adri and I actually got to visit the beach!  The holiday season has calmed down immensely, so work was nice and calm.  The training sessions felt amazing!  Let’s keep it going!

Quote of the week: “Perspective is Everything.”  - Gabriel, Founder of Lucid Core.

Stretching: 7/7 days.
Current weight: 189 pounds
Current running PBs:
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