Just Start

Taking the first step in the pursuit of something worthwhile is often the hardest part, especially if neglect is involved. Which is why I am here at my laptop typing away, just starting, not fully knowing where it will lead.

Truth is, the path I am currently on began just like this back in 2002. I had an idea and pursued it, vigorously, and it became a tremendously worthwhile adventure for me and many others. The idea was an informational website called NashvilleCyclist. At the time, I had no clue where it would take me, only that I was supposed to pursue it. The website itself became an information portal for bicyclists throughout the region, which met a need going unmet in the early 2000s. The website resulted in me getting into race promotion, team development, creative writing, and ultimately coaching collegiate teams.

As my occupation grew in coaching, especially the past decade, I have pursued other avenues to engage others, and primarily focused my attention on members of our teams. The original website has not existed in many years, then I developed another site for my personal coaching, which has transitioned to the site you are reading from today.

The past couple of years I have not utilized this resource, but have often thought about using it as the primary conduit of my thoughts, rather than social media apps. In fact, I have a drafts folder to prove my many failed attempts, but I stalled out before hitting "publish." Today that changes.

Recently I have experienced considerable frustrations with all my social profiles due to hackers. My personal Facebook has been hijacked, and all my Instagram accounts keep getting suspended. I cannot figure out why, and I feel powerless in the process to confirm these online identities. The processes to reclaim the accounts are not leading to the desired outcomes. Every attempt has been thwarted or denied. Very frustrating to say the least, and it has made me think more deeply about digital identities and their actual value to our lives.

I have let go of the idea of regaining my accounts, and instead will use this as an opportunity. This will be a reinvention, which I have had to do before during several pivotal moments in my life. Starting over can be scary at first, but my experience has taught me it always works out for the best. In subsequent posts I will share what that looks like and why, and hopefully provide value to readers. Simultaneously, I will do my best to record podcasts more regularly.

Perhaps there is an audience out there clamoring for insight that's unique, different, and off-the-grid so to speak. I know this will go against the grain of modernity in 2025, but I am convinced it is the right thing for me to do. It worked before, and it can work again.

I am hopeful you will bookmark this website and keep coming back!

Respectfully

Coach Tim Hall