Junk time vs. goal time

It's in our DNA to chase goals — to get from here to there. That's why so many people retire, finally get all the leisure they ever wanted, and end up miserable. And it's why most of us fill our free time with amusements that feel good for five minutes and then evaporate like morning dew. In this episode, Coach Mike talks about the hours AI is handing back to him at Mighty Oak Athletic and why he refuses to let them drift into junk time. He covers why a screen is an amusement and a barbell is a goal, what a six-year-old cleaning a bar for the first time teaches us about lasting satisfaction, and how to give your free time somewhere to go. Read the full essay: https://www.mightyoakathletic.com/blog/dont-fill-free-time-with-junk Your kid's first session at Mighty Oak Athletic is free: https://calendly.com/mightyoakathletic/youth-strength Be strong to be useful. Get full access to Mighty Oak Athletic Free Newsletter at mightyoak.substack.com/subscribe