365 Days to Become a Gladiator
The Arena
Entering the arena, one day at a time.
This is the live record of the journey. Not the polished version — the actual version. Updated as it happens, including the days when nothing goes to plan.
Current day
1
of 365 days
Overall progress
0% complete — Week 1 — The beginning. The hardest part is always starting. So I started.
"The arena isn't a place. It's the moment you decide to show up anyway — scared, unprepared, possibly about to embarrass yourself — and you go in regardless. That's the whole point."
Progress by area
Where things stand right now
Mind
5%Focus
Showing up publicly. Writing honestly. Not editing myself into someone more polished. Here to show the full journey and the whole process.
Recent win
Published Day 1. That's it. That's the win.
Challenge
The pain-body voice in my head that wants to hide and avoid judgement. Working on it.
Recovery & Finances
8%Focus
Day-by-day. Building new habits around money. Tracking everything.
Recent win
Paid off more of the remaining debt. Spend money on self development instead of self destruction.
Challenge
The financial hole is real. Progress is slow but steadily in the right direction. That's okay.
Body
10%Focus
Getting consistent. 50 press-ups, 100 tricep dips, 40 decline press-ups, and 3 min plank everyday before shower.
Recent win
1 month attending the run social club.
Challenge
Consistency over motivation. Motivation is unreliable. Day 1 of 75 Hard. Game on.
World
12%Focus
Florida chapter. Meeting people. Saying yes to things.
Recent win
Had a proper conversation with someone I'd normally have avoided talking to. Good call.
Challenge
Italian. Day 1 of Duolingo. It's going.
Future
15%Focus
Getting content out. Not waiting for it to be perfect. "Go vegan but bacon" - If you want to change, perfectionism is often not the answer.
Recent win
This website exists. That counts.
Challenge
Figuring out what kind of content actually represents me. Still working it out.
The rules
How the arena works
Show up every day, even when it's ugly.
Document honestly — wins, losses and the boring bits in between.
No waiting to feel ready. Ready is a myth.
Progress over perfection. Always.
The embarrassment of trying is better than the regret of not.
Latest entries
From the daily log
Day 1: Why I'm Doing This in Public
The honest answer is that doing it privately hasn't worked. I've started and stopped more times than I can count. So this time, I'm making it harder to quit by making it visible.
Day 2: The Fear of Looking Stupid
Perfectionism dressed up as high standards. I've been waiting to be ready for years. Turns out ready is a feeling that never quite arrives — so you have to go without it.
Day 3: Back in the Gym (Humbling)
I used to be fitter than this. That's fine. You start where you are, not where you used to be. First session done. Legs are already complaining.