Joe Rinaldi: Blogs

Building Is Hard

This blog is me journaling for me about the act of building a business.

I see no reason why these thoughts can’t be shared with the world, so here you go.

The Process…

It’s about who you become, not the outcome.

These are the intentions that I’m taking with me into 2026 and I’d encourage you create a contract if this is something that feels interesting to explore. I hope that the coming year is full of growth and if there’s any way that I can be helpful on the path…

Meant To Be [There]

This past weekend I held the first ever Project Endure Retreat and it was so special.

It’s going to take me a long time to process how special this was for me and how impactful this felt as a group. What started out as 12 people with no-to-loose connections ended…

Down, Not Out

I’ve been dealing with some injuries over the past month and this blog is just me talking to me.

I’m sharing it because maybe it’ll find someone who needs it too.

24 Hours of Stairs (again)

This past weekend I ran 80.38 miles up and down the same set of stairs (the Rocky steps) in 24 hours while gaining almost 14,000 feet of elevation all without any sleep. For those that have been following along, this is the second year in a row that I’ve done this…

Stumbling…

I haven’t been writing as much as I have in the past and that’s because I’ve been stumbling (that’s not a bad thing).

On To The Next (31)

This coming week I turn 31 years old and that has me feeling, well… old. Here are some thoughts as I head into this coming birth year.

Find The Others

Last weekend we held our fourth annual Project Endure event and it couldn’t have gone better. We had a sold out crowd of certified crazies dancing to music that most of the world just don’t hear (if none of that made sense, see the quote at the end of this…

Dancing In The Gap

I’m writing this blog just two weeks out from the fourth annual Project Endure event and I couldn’t be more excited! Each year I have the privilege of giving a talk to the attendees and I attempt to center it around a theme. This year, I’m going to be talking…

What It Takes

This writing session comes in the middle of a heavy week and it’s from me, to me. I’ll be dumping thoughts (in no particular order) onto this page and I’m publishing just in case it ends up being for you too.

The Mess

Life isn’t supposed to be easy, comfortable and clean. Things worth pursuing require us to wade through the mess.

2025 Personal Contract

These are the intentions that I’m taking with me into 2025 and I’d encourage you create a contract if this is something that feels interesting to explore. I hope that the coming year is full of growth and if there’s any way that I can be helpful on the path…

The Fence

This is the thought that has been getting me out of bed.

The Best?

What’s the best that can happen if you decided to pursue what matters most?

The Squeeze

This VERY short blog contains a powerful concept that I don’t ever want to forget and that’s why I’m writing it down. I hope that it resonates with you as much as it does with me.

Reflection (Influencer Award)

Last night I received the Philadelphia Magazine 2024 Health & Wellness Influencer of The Year Award. Here’s a short relfection on how we got here.

24 Hours of Stairs

This past weekend I ran 74.4 miles up and down the same set of stairs (the Rocky steps) in 24 hours.

Some Thoughts

I’ve been doing some thinking and wanted to share a few thoughts – I hope something resonates!

100 Miles: Coach’s Reflection

This past weekend I had the absolute honor of crewing and pacing two clients (Jess Leventry and Lindsey Terronez) plus another friend (Taylor Neals) through their first 100 mile races. I’m writing this a few days post-race because I’d love to capture thoughts that I’d like to keep for a…

STAIRS X 24 HOURS

On September 14th, 2024 I will be participating in PHL24 where I will be climbing the Art Museum (Rocky) Steps for 24 hours to raise money for the Legacy of Hope in order to support cancer patients and their families who are facing hunger and homelessness because they are too…

No Rules

There isn’t just one way to do anything and you’re allowed to think out of the box. Many of us grow up thinking that there are a limited number of predetermined paths to getting what (we think) we want. The truth is that there are no rules when it comes…

30 Years // 30 Lessons

For anyone who cares (if not just for me in the future), here are 30 lessons and pieces of guidance (in no particular order) that I feel convicted about so far in this lifetime.

Intentional Stumble

Don’t let you dreams of today become bones in the graveyard of what could have been.

Chosen Pain

This weekend I decided lunge around a track for a mile with a 35 lb weighted vest and I hope that this short blog can make it make sense (for no other reason than it feels important to share as a human).

Some Thoughts

Despite creating more room in the calendar, it just keeps getting filled up. However, I’ve found a rare window of time that doesn’t need filling and I’m feeling called to dump some thoughts as of late. This one will be raw (unedited) and I hope it finds you where you…

Who > What (The Blur)

This blog is a journal of sorts – I feel like I need to write and see what comes out and figured that it couldn’t hurt to share it with whoever else needs to hear it. Over the past few years I’ve worked very hard, had a lot of fun…

Bonus Episode

I’ve been quiet on the blog because life has been hectic (in a good way). While I haven’t been publishing as much writing, I did take the time to sit down and share some intentional thoughts through spoken word. This blog post is a redirection toward one of the more…

Move The Dirt

Going into 2024 I wanted to find a phrase that would help me focus on what’s most important and that’s what this blog is about. Three simple words will define the coming year.

Walking Home

I’ve been busier than ever and with that, (public) writing has taken an intentional backseat to some other more things related to growing Project Endure. This short blog is an off-the-cuff expansion of something that a recent podcast guest shared with me. I appreciate you taking the time to read…

I’m Still Here [update]

This is me dumping everything between the ears into a blog (a journal of sorts) and I’m sharing it with the hope that it can encourage even just a single soul. Thanks for reading!

It’s Just Art

What if our life is like a piece of art – each mistake, movement and moment just an imperfect brushstroke on the canvas of our time?

It’s Been a While [update]

This blog is me dumping thoughts – a journal of sorts – and I’m sharing it with the hope that it can encourage even just a single soul. Thank you for reading!

Coaching [Explained]

This blog is a short reflection on what it means to be a coach. I’d love if you’d read.

Under Promise. Over Deliver.

One of the most important shifts that I’ve been striving to make is being more intentional with the words that I use and the promises that I make.

I’m Still Here

Life’s been busier than ever and in the chaos I haven’t published anything here for a few weeks. I promise that all is well and that I’m still here…

Meant To Be

Last month I turned 29 this short blog is about a thought that I just couldn’t shake…

Let Go To Grow

This short blog is about one of the more challenging lessons that I’ve been learning and I hope it helps you!

Most Won’t Get It

When you go off of the beaten path, most people (even those close to you) won’t understand what you’re doing, where you’re going and why you’re doing it (that’s normal).

In The Arena

This past weekend, we held our second annual Project Endure event here in Philadelphia and it was a massive success that exceeded all expectations. It’s going to take me a long time to process what’s on my heart so for now you get this blog (and associated podcast reflection below).

Our Smallness

It’s from Tsh Oxenreider and it goes, “people are willing to be brave when they admit their smallness within the enormity of the world, and the best way to understand our smallness is to leave our comfort zones and start exploring, one foot in front of the other.”

Thoughts (3.28.23)

In the hopes that these help someone else, here are the thoughts from the week (word for word from my journal).

Quit Complaining

This blog is me talking to me – I hope it can help you too.

Good Enough

This blog is all about pursuing “good enough” for long enough while embracing progress over perfection.

Becoming

This blog comes from a conversation with someone who’s had a massive impact on me for a long time. I hope it inspires you to embrace the art of becoming.

Marriage Is Hard

The one lesson that I continue to learn is that the best, most rewarding things in life are often the hardest. Over the past (almost) 3 years, marriage has revealed itself to been one of those things

Endurance

This blog is a nuanced take at what it looks like to practice endurance without exhaustion.

Everything

How we see the world shapes how we interact with it. In other words, we have to believe that there’s value in giving our best effort even when we don’t feel like it.

It’s Okay

From thousands of conversations, I’ve come to realize that it’s common to have no idea what we’re doing, to be unsure of where we’re going and to be overwhelmed with the process. Experiencing overwhelm seems to be the rule, not the exception (you’re not alone).

Back To The Middle

Life is full of change outside of our control and if we’re not mindful, our emotional reactions can determine our direction. In other words, we have to learn to come back to the middle and that’s what this blog is about.

You’re Enough

This blog is about a season of life that I don’t talk about often but one that can help someone else.

Stepping Into 2023

Here’s the subtle shift I’m making in 2023 to take back some time.

We’re Dog Parents

This short blog is about the first few days of dog ownership as well as some puppy pictures :).

Standing Out Is Simple

Success looks different for everyone and long-term (sustainable) success is hard in the world of business (and in life). However, in the world we’re in, it’s not hard to stand out.

Coaching Caution

We need to be careful with who we take advice from. and that’s what this blog is about.

Separation Season

I’ve been using the term separation season on social media and people have been asking questions. In this short blog I’ll explain what the phrase means to me and how it’s deeper than it seems on the surface.

The Ball Gets Snapped

I’ve been reflecting on one lesson in particular that the game football has ingrained in me – it’s a simple message that more people could use and that’s why I’m writing this blog. No matter what happened the previous play, the ball still gets snapped (because it’s not about you).

Lotus Talk About It

This blog is about the time I didn’t talk about how I was feeling and how important it is that we do.

Find Problems, Focus On Solutions

Life is unpredictable, unfair and often uncomfortable; we can’t control that. Our perspective is powerful, malleable and accessible; we can control that.

NYCM: Race Recap

This past weekend I ran the 2022 New York City Marathon and it was an experience that I’ll never forget. With a few days to process, I still can’t quite put things into words but I tried. This is a brief account of what went through my mind during the…

NYCM: Race Week

This blog is a series of scattered thoughts leading into the 2022 New York City Marathon (in just five days).

More Than The Picture

It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words and I hope that these words inspire you to go after what you want most.

Run Streak (200)

I’ve run every day for the past 200 days and here are a few things that I’ve learned (they’re not about running).

World Record(s)

Last weekend, James Boria broke TWO world records and made me a proud client and friend. This blog is about the shared suffering that made a bear crawl ultramarathon so special.

Blessings, Not Burdens

The sporadic, unpredictable presentation of the Best Disease is hard to grapple with and each time that I lose sight it hurts the same but that pain is always replaced with hope. The turnover from hurt to hope has gotten quicker over time and that’s what this blog is all…