Why I'm Here

I believe I was put here to make people's lives better. Cliche or not, it's real for me. Supporting others gives me meaning. It's selfish in the best way—when someone I work with feels more alive, more capable, more aligned, it deepens my own sense of purpose. ​

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My mom always told me, "To those whom much is given, much is expected. To those whom much more is given, much more is expected." That quote hangs in my living room as a reminder. I have been blessed with family, opportunity, and a strong support system and I have no interest in wasting those gifts. 

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What Guides ME

At my core, I have a deep desire to feel loved—by myself, by my Creator—and to live in a way that inspires others to feel that too. When I feel disconnected, I come back to that. If what I'm doing isn't moving me toward that alignment, I make a shift.

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Not every moment is easy or enjoyable. But the harder parts feel worth it because I choose them in service of something bigger.

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One of my favorite reminders comes from Marcus Aurelius: "I do what is mine to do; the rest does not disturb me." I try to meet life where it is, focusing on what I can control and letting go of what I can't. When pain or uncertainty shows up, I face it, respond, and keep going.

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My Days

As a kid, I wanted to be a pro skateboarder or fighter. Now I spend most of my time listening to clients, creating, reading, training, and hanging with my cats. Young Mitchell would be confused but proud.

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Those teachers who thought the ADHD kid in their class wouldn't sit still? I now hold a doctorate, run my own business, and have turned listening (once my biggest struggle) into my greatest strength. 

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ADHD gave me the ability to think expansively and generate creative solutions. The real growth came when I learned to slow down and think deeply. That's still a work in progress, but it's improved how I show up for myself and others.

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Lately...

Lately, I've been trying to do less. That doesn't mean coasting. It means moving with more intention. A mantra I've borrowed from the Navy SEALs is: "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast."

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Over-extending leads to burnout. By easing the mental resistance between where I am and where I want to be, I've actually become more productive and fulfilled. I still feel discomfort, but I've let go of the constant pressure of what I should be doing. Instead, I focus on being the kind of person I want to be in each moment.

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like an onion

I don't think in labels like introvert or extrovert, optimist or pessimist, ambitious or lazy. I'm all of it, depending on the moment. Like an onion, I have layers and I access them as needed. 

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I love people and feed off their energy, but I also enjoy time alone. I gravitate toward positivity, but believe in the value of rationale pessimism. Sometimes I want to be a silly goose at a concert. Other times I want to sit quietly with a book. I prioritize healthy food, but I also enjoy a pile of Taco Bell.

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That's balance. That's what I try to live, and what I help others build.

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My Twist on Fitness

I use fitness to change people's lives, but I don't do life coaching. I've just seen how fitness is a concrete entry point for significant life transformation. Over the years, my service has developed to focus on wellness and health more than just physiques and performance because I wanted to feel like I was really helping people. I have moved past the dick measuring contest that comes with much of fitness and performance. Now, I leverage my hobbies (fitness & sports rehab) to funnel people into my purpose (improving peoples quality of life). This approach is significantly more satisfying for me.

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Rest assured that I am not in this field for the ego gratification that comes from being the guy who has all the right answers. In medicine, people die over the details. In fitness, details are grey and lead to circular arguments. I blend the details of medicine with the art of fitness coaching to create an experience that is more than movement.