Genesis

The Genesis Post

Author

Cameron Boddie
January 19, 2024

What's in Store

Quote of the Week

“Don’t force anything, anything you force to get you will force to keep”

A reminder that it takes an exorbitant amount of energy to achieve a goal or reach a certain status. Therefore, it is likely to require an equal amount of energy and resources to maintain it. Find a process you enjoy. Don’t be seduced solely by the end result.

Fundraiser Spotlight

Erin Reardon

Race: Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024)

A Note From Erin

“Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. They train new generations of clinicians and scientists, disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries around the world, and reduce the impact of cancer, while at all times maintaining a focus on those communities who have been historically marginalized.”

    Over the past two summers I interned with Dana Farber’s Running Programs team, aka the small but mighty team that raised $7.85 million for cancer research this past Boston marathon season. They taught me the ins and outs of fundraising so I figured it was finally time to put those skills into action for such an amazing institution while also fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine to run THE Boston Marathon. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a beacon of hope for those affected by cancer. The groundbreaking work that Dana-Farber does saves countless numbers of lives everyday, including my Nana’s. A few summers ago my Nana was diagnosed with an advanced stage lymphoma and faced a very difficult and uncertain prognosis. Thankfully, however, Dana-Farber had a different plan for her. After a stem cell transplant and months of extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Nana is back to her healthy self and eager to watch me cross the finish line

    As a kid, I spent many weekends cheering on my parents during one of their many road races or triathlons thinking “why the heck would someone willingly run 26 miles??” My parents always told me that one day I’d be out there running races just like them and I laughed in their face and told them that could never be me… Fast forward 20 years and I’m now that crazy person that willingly runs 26 miles and truly loves it. Running is the time that I clear my head and have some of my greatest conversations with friends… yes, I’m the person that talks nonstop while they run.

Something We Learned this Week

Studies have shown that not eating at least an hour after you wake up and at least 2-3 hours before you go to bed can improve fat loss, muscle gain, healing from sickness, cognition, and mood.

Monarx Update

t the beginning of 2023, we made a commitment to post a new reel every day for 30 days. So far, the results have been very promising. This January has proven to be our most successful month in Monarx history when it comes marketing ROI considering both money and time.

In addition to our daily postings, Marcelo, Christian, Jimmy, Sean, Peter, Craig, Ethan, and I are gearing up to participate in the Chicago Marathon this October. We've been diligently working on creating a special collection to celebrate the event, the runners, our community, and support Good Sports (the charity we are running for).

We’ll have more details soon. 👀

Recommendation of the Week

Setting The Table by Danny Meyer.

A really solid book on business and people. A recent favorite of mine.

Ambition and courage are intimately linked, and understanding the dual nature of courage is key to achieving our most ambitious goals. There are two distinct types of courage that play crucial roles in our journey towards success: the Artist's Courage and the Warrior's Courage.

The Artist’s Courage revolves around the freedom to express oneself without constraints. It involves overcoming inhibitions and societal expectations, and is crucial for personal expression and innovation. This type of courage is what prompts us to take the first step, whether in asking someone out, seeking a promotion, or starting a new venture. It's about being vulnerable and open to both criticism and praise, relying on an inner belief that ultimately, the risk of rejection or failure is a small price to pay for the chance to express oneself and realize one's ambitions.

In contrast, the Warrior’s Courage is about recognizing the importance and impact of our actions on others and the world at large. It's a selfless form of courage, where the stakes are higher than personal gain or loss. This type of courage inspires us to act heroically, like running into a burning building to save someone. It involves discipline, doing what's right even when it's hard, defending others at personal cost, and staying loyal to people or causes even when it's inconvenient.

To truly harness our ambition, we must learn to balance and employ both types of courage. The Artist’s Courage allows us to start, to innovate, and to be true to ourselves, while the Warrior’s Courage gives us the strength to persevere, stand up for what's right, and make significant impacts beyond our own lives. In this balanced approach, we find a powerful formula for not only achieving our goals but also for living a life that is both personally fulfilling and beneficial to others. In the end, the harmonious integration of these two types of courage is what can lead us to our greatest achievements and a deep sense of personal and societal fulfillment.