Note: I made a few recall errors in the raw video; I’ve corrected them in overlays and here in post-production for clarity.

On Day Twelve of the Just Do Ten Challenge, I made a deal with myself: no food until the burpees were done. It was already evening, which meant dinner would have to wait until I put in the work—three sets of ten. Discipline first, reward after.

New Shoes, New Level

I laced up a fresh pair of Nike Reax 8 TR Mesh in Cool Grey/Wolf Grey, and the difference was immediate. The stable cushioning and breathable mesh gave me the anchor I’ve been needing when I drop into a plank. In training—and in life—the right equipment doesn’t just make the task easier; it makes the work sustainable.

The Teeter Board & Cedrick Ward Hardman

LMH scored a brand-new teeter board for fifty dollars, and that find reminded me of my mentor and friend, Cedrick Ward Hardman—the sackmaster of the nineteen-seventies. Cedrick lived the habits he preached, using a teeter board daily to counteract gravity and stay right. Between nineteen seventy and nineteen seventy-nine, no one in the league recorded more sacks than Cedrick Ward Hardman. He anchored the San Francisco 49ers’ Gold Rush defense and built a legacy that still moves people.

That legacy also lives in his son, Clayton Hardman, who now stewards Big Red—a nineteen seventy-two Cadillac Eldorado ragtop Cedrick purchased early in his NFL career. Smooth, clean, and handed down. Clayton, you’re on the clock—just do ten.

Across Continents: The Global Trader

I also extended today’s challenge across the ocean to my brother David Washington, a.k.a. the Global Trader. Last I checked, he’s been on the continent of Africa leading financial education conferences. David, we want to see your version of “just do ten.” If you’re still there, drop an installment from the Motherland.

Wisdom From Everyday Pros

This challenge is as much mental and spiritual as it is physical. Yesterday, our plumber Oscar ran into a tough problem. He shared his process with me, and it stuck:

• Recognize the frustration.
• Step away from the heat of the moment.
• Take a breath, think it through, and regroup.
• Return with a solution and execute.

The Triple R’s are simple and powerful: regroup spiritually, mentally, and physically, then come back stronger. Whether you’re fixing pipes, rebuilding a habit, or pushing through burpees, sometimes you need to pause on purpose so you can return with focus.

Closing Out Day Twelve

By the time I finished the third set of ten, dinner was finally on the table. Hunger pushed me, the right gear supported me, and my community inspired me. Today is a tribute to Cedrick Ward Hardman, a salute to Clayton, a global nod to David Washington, and a thank-you to everyday teachers like Oscar and Harrison.

The rule remains clear: Just do ten—not one hundred, not perfection, just ten. Ten is enough to change your body. Ten is enough to shift your mind. Ten is enough to start momentum that carries you toward greatness. Let’s get it. 💪🏾