Ross Curtis

Talent | People Operations | Dad/Husband

[Future @futurefitapp]

We are thrilled to share that Future is merging with Autograph, co-founded by NFL icon and 7x World Champion, @TomBrady. Throughout his 23 seasons in the NFL, Tom worked diligently with coaches and trainers to stay healthy and maximize his potential.

With this partnership, we are excited to welcome Tom to our team and Board of Directors as Co-Chairman, and look forward to his leadership in helping us revolutionize coaching.
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[Future @futurefitapp]

Today we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @hyattregency!

Building on our shared commitment to wellbeing, Future has developed a series of complimentary guided workouts specifically designed for the equipment and activities available at select Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts. For a list of participating hotels and resorts, visit: https://t.co/DBQrWDKycI

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Loneliness can decrease your life expectancy by 8 years.

Especially as we get older and lose social connections, the mortality risk of being alone may be on par with smoking 15 cigarettes PER DAY!

But there’s a group in Japan who have possessed the cure to loneliness for 100’s of years…

@NateTepper (founder of Humans Anonymous) just introduced me to this fascinating longevity tradition called Moai (mo•eye)

Elders in Okinawa create these social support groups for young children in which they’re paired with ~5 other kids, and make a commitment to each other for life.

This group effectively functions as your second family; friends you meet as much as daily to support each other with advice, life experiences, and even financial assistance.

No matter what stage of life, or what you’re going through, with your moai you’re never alone.

Remarkably, these moai groups often extend from childhood past age 100!

This concept, and the lack of social support groups for many of us, really hits home with me as I think about my parents.

I’ve always harped on them to eat better and exercise more, but I’ve overlooked the biggest risk factor to their health — community.

I grew up in a small town where you would think a strong sense of community would exist, but it just doesn’t anymore — at least that I can tell.

As our society has evolved to be more transient and consumed by tech;

It’s seemingly becoming harder and harder for older adults in particular to find and spend time with family or other support groups.

And, in pursuit of my own ambitious dreams, it’s a challenge I was oblivious to until a few years ago in a chat with my buddy @SahilBloom

Like me, at the time Sahil was living in the SF area on the other side of the country from his parents..

But suddenly, he had a revelation (which he has eloquently shared on here) that in being so far away there was a real possibility he might only see his parents 15-20 more times in his life.

That hit me like a ton of bricks, when in my case I also realized, as an only child, my wife and I more or less are my parents lone support group.

I instantly felt selfish, and a sense of regret knowing that by being so far away and so consumed with building my own life, I might unknowingly be decreasing the number of times I *get to* see my parents since they otherwise had no close community of their own.

In the 3 years since, I’ve been very intentional to be close to home as much as I can. I’ve also tried to find them outlets where they can build a sense of community, but without much luck.

Seeing their struggle to have a network and sense of belonging with others has changed my worldview and how I think about things like retirement.

I don’t think I will ever retire, instead I’ve strived to find work that is meaningful, gives me purpose, and with it provides natural outlets of community beyond my family and friends, because I choose to work with people I love.

With my mom, who still works as a speech pathologist at an elementary school, it’s the one thing I see that gives her a support group, and importantly a purpose knowing she’s making a difference in the lives of so many kids.

Interestingly, summer is the hardest time for her, when she has idle time on her hands.

I’m sharing my own experience as I watch my parents get older in hopes that it might help you, or someone you know, realize just how precious our time is with the people we love..

And just how intentional we all need to be to check in with those people and help them find their support groups.

It’s also a space I’m uniquely passionate about investing in.

If you’re building something to solve this problem, I’d love to chat!

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Vision > Goals

Goals are short-sighted.

They direct your focus to the outcome, rather than simply embracing the journey.

If you’re not careful, your goals will quickly become tied to your identity.

When that happens you begin to attach your success or failure in life to the rigidity of achieving (and maintaining) an arbitrary goal.

In reality as you pursue a goal, your interests may change and opportunities you never could’ve imagined will often emerge.

It’s why I believe in having a vision that allows for exploration to find your superpowers and build a magnet for serendipity to work in your favor.

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

@jbonhotal @nicodemus_c @DalinarOG @SahilBloom @Marcus_Stroud @kelly_savage_ @JBrooksLovesU Congratulations brother! True legend through and through! Thank you for everything

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

If you want to get better, then get better.

Nobody is stopping you.

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Hard Thing About Hard Things

Is the first book I recommend to anyone joining a startup.

Here are 22 reasons why:

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

‘I was afraid’ is not an excuse that ages well.

23 quotes to find your courage:

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Atomic Habits has sold over 9 million copies worldwide.

But, you still haven’t read it.

22 insights on building systems to get 1% better every day:

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

Most times you just gotta do what you don’t want to do. Simple isn’t easy.

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

When it’s the last thing you want to do, it’s the first thing you need to do.

Nobody wants to do sh*t that’s hard.

The great ones do it anyway...

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Training is a science.

But in practice, the art of coaching is what matters most.

Some controversial lessons I’ve learned while coaching the world’s best athletes (that will help you too):

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

Guess what? The dude ain’t stopping here

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Today is the 1,000th consecutive day that I’ve worked out.

It might sound crazy, but it’s actually been pretty simple.

Here’s how you can build a workout habit that lasts:

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

Learning never stops

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

If you want to be a great Coach, you need to be a lifelong learner.

If not, you’re unfit to lead..

16 books every Coach (and leader) should read:

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Most sleep advice is great in theory.

But in practice, it sucks.

Here are real strategies I’ve used with Olympians and Pro’s that will actually improve your sleep:

[Justin Smith @Justin_D_Smith]

@rosstcurtis

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

Some real value here! 🔥🔥

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Making a career pivot is scary.

But, it’s simpler than you think.

Here’s the playbook I used to go from sport to tech, and now venture capital:

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

Kevin Hart started his career by regularly getting booed off stage.

Most people would’ve quit, instead he worked harder.

Today, he’s built a $450M empire by making people laugh.

22 dead-serious quotes to relentlessly pursue your dreams:

[Rishi Mandal @rmandal]

When Zuck got serious about training, the first thing he did is get a coach.

Coaching is the unlock.

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

@Justin_D_Smith This!!

[Ross Curtis @rosstcurtis]

Let the mind take you where you want to go!

[Joshua Bonhotal @jbonhotal]

If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough...

12 quotes that will inspire you to chase wild dreams: