On our journey, we’re often given the chance to explore what peak performance really means. It’s a concept that challenges us to make choices, lean into discomfort, and experience the reward of effort meeting its highest return. Today, I stepped into one of those stretches that play on the edge of peak performance, completing 2,000 pull-ups in 11 hours and 45 minutes. The preparation leading up to this was significant, but even with all the groundwork, it remained a true test of physical strength, focus, patience, and persistence. This wasn’t about chasing a record; it was about showing up—rep after rep—and proving to myself that I could finish what I started. Along the way, there were inevitable moments of fatigue and discomfort, and managing my energy felt like an ever-present challenge. But in those moments, the quiet determination to keep going became the only voice that mattered. Pull-ups are a metaphor for life: they demand consistency, discipline, and a refusal to give in when the burn gets real. Today, I was reminded once again that the limits we perceive are often self-imposed. When we’re willing to dig deep, stay present, and keep pulling, we’re capable of far more than we imagine. Happy to be done —both humbled and inspired by what’s possible.

Loving life after completing 2,000 pullups

Joe