Ron Mitchell

Ron Mitchell

03
Jun
Field Note: What Am I Trying to Accomplish?

Field Note: What Am I Trying to Accomplish?

During a hike yesterday in Crystal Cove State Park on the Southern California coast, I found myself thinking about ankle
3 min read
10
Apr
Who’s Directing This Rep?

Who’s Directing This Rep?

A simple mental model for performance: the Doer moves, the Ego writes, and the Director decides who speaks when. Get the roles right… and the lift becomes play.
2 min read
05
Apr
The Moment Before the Lift

The Moment Before the Lift

There’s a moment before the lift. Not when the bar moves. Not when the plates rattle. Before all of
2 min read
16
Dec
Availability

Availability

A HippieJock field note from the Wim Hof Winter Expedition - December 2025 What stayed with me I went to a
4 min read
26
Nov
Flow Is Just Play Remembering What It Is

Flow Is Just Play Remembering What It Is

There’s a moment — maybe you’ve felt it — when the body stops asking for permission. The chatter fades, your
4 min read
18
Nov
The Geography of Thin Places

The Geography of Thin Places

I’m taking the stairs instead of the elevator to the United Lounge at Heathrow. Being self-propelled is instinct
4 min read
15
Nov
Almost ready to play. Coming soon.

Almost ready to play. Coming soon.