Burned out not broken.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here.The truth is, I’ve been in the middle of rebuilding—not just my body, but my routines, my mindset, and my connection to the people who matter most to me. After my accident, recovery took priority. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. I had to figure out how to structure my days in a way that actually supported healing—without slipping into survival mode or burnout. I’ve been experimenting with routines that let me move, breathe, and stay somewhat consistent—whether that’s getting back into workouts, walking regularly, or just making space to stretch and think. At the same time, I’ve been trying to feed my mind, not just my muscles. Over the last year or so, I’ve really leaned into audiobooks—mostly history and biographies. From ancient empires to revolutionaries, from philosophers to underdogs—I’ve been drawn to stories of people who struggled, adapted, and found clarity through chaos. In some ways, it’s helped me find my own clarity, too. There have been some personal challenges along the way. No sugarcoating that. I’ve had to face things I avoided for a long time. Some of it was old trauma that caught up with me. Some of it was the tension between who I’ve been and who I’m trying to become—especially as a husband and a father. I’ve been working hard to be more present for my sons, more available to my wife, and more honest with myself. Some days I get it right. Some days I don’t. But I’m showing up again. That includes showing up here. Going forward, I’ll be posting weekly. No promises of perfection. Just a commitment to stay consistent—writing about growth, recovery, resilience, and whatever else I’m wrestling with or learning about. Maybe it’ll resonate with someone out there who’s been trying to rebuild something too. If you’re reading this, thanks for sticking around. It feels good to be writing again.

— Mic G