If you’ve ever struggled to stay motivated — to get to the gym, to show up at work, to be present with your family — you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. And there was one small mindset shift that helped me get out of that rut and back into alignment with who I wanted to be.

It was the shift from “I have to”… to “I get to.”

It might sound simple, but when I started treating my daily responsibilities as privileges instead of obligations, everything changed. I started to appreciate my workouts more. I felt more purpose in my coaching. I even found more joy in things like school pickups and work tasks.

This shift didn’t come out of nowhere — it was sparked by a post from a CrossFit coach I’ve looked up to for years, Ben Bergeron. He said something that hit me like a ton of bricks during a time I was burned out and questioning everything. The message was clear:

“You don’t have to go to the gym. You don’t have to go to work. You don’t have to pick up your kids. You get to.”

That perspective reminded me of how lucky I am — to be able to move, to serve, to lead, to parent, and to grow.

In this week’s episode of my podcast Ranting With Rich, I’m diving into how this mindset has shaped my journey as a CrossFit athlete, coach, parent, and business owner — and how it might help you, too.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Nw1s64N9qf5y66LMFlShj?si=PWnG9nKiQzq4m8lbncN1Yw

Try it out this week. Catch yourself the next time you say “I have to…” and flip it. “I get to.” That small change might just shift everything for you like it did for me.

See you at the gym.
— Rich