James Fleming
@jefleming.bsky.social
Husband. Father. Runner. Former federal real estate professional.
Writing about strength, faith, fitness, and living well in a fragile world.
Building a life that doesn’t break.
Writing about strength, faith, fitness, and living well in a fragile world.
Building a life that doesn’t break.
Is your “safe” career truly secure in today’s rapidly shifting world?
My own 23-year journey brought some unexpected lessons.
The Lie of Safe Careers, by @jamesefleming open.substack.com/pub/jamesfle...
#LeadWellLiveWell #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment
My own 23-year journey brought some unexpected lessons.
The Lie of Safe Careers, by @jamesefleming open.substack.com/pub/jamesfle...
#LeadWellLiveWell #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment
The Lie of Safe Careers
A 23 Year Journey to Understanding Real Career Stability (And How You Can Find It Too)
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May 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Is your “safe” career truly secure in today’s rapidly shifting world?
My own 23-year journey brought some unexpected lessons.
The Lie of Safe Careers, by @jamesefleming open.substack.com/pub/jamesfle...
#LeadWellLiveWell #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment
My own 23-year journey brought some unexpected lessons.
The Lie of Safe Careers, by @jamesefleming open.substack.com/pub/jamesfle...
#LeadWellLiveWell #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment
5 Surprising Ways Running Will Improve Your Work, by @jamesefleming
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5 Surprising Ways Running Will Improve Your Work
How Running Fuels My Career and Life
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May 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
5 Surprising Ways Running Will Improve Your Work, by @jamesefleming
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lp (a) is silently causing heart disease for approximately 1/3 of the population. Here is how I found out and what I am doing about it.
#LeadWellLiveWell #heartdisease
#Ultra #running
jamesfleming.substack.com/p/you-cant-o...
#LeadWellLiveWell #heartdisease
#Ultra #running
jamesfleming.substack.com/p/you-cant-o...
You Can’t Outrun Genetics: How I Discovered a Hidden Heart Condition After a 341-Mile Race
Why an ultramarathon victory couldn’t protect me from a silent genetic threat and what I did next.
jamesfleming.substack.com
May 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
lp (a) is silently causing heart disease for approximately 1/3 of the population. Here is how I found out and what I am doing about it.
#LeadWellLiveWell #heartdisease
#Ultra #running
jamesfleming.substack.com/p/you-cant-o...
#LeadWellLiveWell #heartdisease
#Ultra #running
jamesfleming.substack.com/p/you-cant-o...
Starting something new. Writing about building strength in a fragile world.
If you’re into fitness, faith, and resilience; I would love for you to join.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesflemi…#LeadWellLiveWelll#endurancec#ultrarunningn#runningng
If you’re into fitness, faith, and resilience; I would love for you to join.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesflemi…#LeadWellLiveWelll#endurancec#ultrarunningn#runningng
https://open.substack.com/pub/jamesflemi…
April 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Starting something new. Writing about building strength in a fragile world.
If you’re into fitness, faith, and resilience; I would love for you to join.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesflemi…#LeadWellLiveWelll#endurancec#ultrarunningn#runningng
If you’re into fitness, faith, and resilience; I would love for you to join.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesflemi…#LeadWellLiveWelll#endurancec#ultrarunningn#runningng
Lp(a) is a genetic factor affecting 20-30% of people and influences atherosclerosis.
Awareness is vital, so consider getting tested.
While there are no direct medications for high lp(a), managing other cardiovascular risk factors can help reduce or delay related events.
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Awareness is vital, so consider getting tested.
While there are no direct medications for high lp(a), managing other cardiovascular risk factors can help reduce or delay related events.
👇
April 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Lp(a) is a genetic factor affecting 20-30% of people and influences atherosclerosis.
Awareness is vital, so consider getting tested.
While there are no direct medications for high lp(a), managing other cardiovascular risk factors can help reduce or delay related events.
👇
Awareness is vital, so consider getting tested.
While there are no direct medications for high lp(a), managing other cardiovascular risk factors can help reduce or delay related events.
👇
You can’t control how busy life gets.
But you can control your energy, priorities, and pace.
Respond with intention, not reaction.
#LeadWellLiveWell
But you can control your energy, priorities, and pace.
Respond with intention, not reaction.
#LeadWellLiveWell
April 8, 2025 at 5:42 AM
You can’t control how busy life gets.
But you can control your energy, priorities, and pace.
Respond with intention, not reaction.
#LeadWellLiveWell
But you can control your energy, priorities, and pace.
Respond with intention, not reaction.
#LeadWellLiveWell
Health isn’t a 30-day sprint.
It’s a slow walk through stress, overwork, and sometimes too much coffee.
You’ll stumble. Just don’t stop.
Even on the hard days.
Keep moving.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Health
#HealthyLifestyle
It’s a slow walk through stress, overwork, and sometimes too much coffee.
You’ll stumble. Just don’t stop.
Even on the hard days.
Keep moving.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Health
#HealthyLifestyle
April 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Health isn’t a 30-day sprint.
It’s a slow walk through stress, overwork, and sometimes too much coffee.
You’ll stumble. Just don’t stop.
Even on the hard days.
Keep moving.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Health
#HealthyLifestyle
It’s a slow walk through stress, overwork, and sometimes too much coffee.
You’ll stumble. Just don’t stop.
Even on the hard days.
Keep moving.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Health
#HealthyLifestyle
Leading by example and serving others creates a transformative ripple effect.
It inspires those around you to:
- Embrace challenges
- Support one another
- Strive for excellence
- Create positive change in the workplace and beyond
#LeadWellLiveWell
It inspires those around you to:
- Embrace challenges
- Support one another
- Strive for excellence
- Create positive change in the workplace and beyond
#LeadWellLiveWell
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Leading by example and serving others creates a transformative ripple effect.
It inspires those around you to:
- Embrace challenges
- Support one another
- Strive for excellence
- Create positive change in the workplace and beyond
#LeadWellLiveWell
It inspires those around you to:
- Embrace challenges
- Support one another
- Strive for excellence
- Create positive change in the workplace and beyond
#LeadWellLiveWell
Practical Steps for Servant Leadership
1. Listen Actively
2. Empathize
3. Develop Others
4. Own Mistakes
5. Express Gratitude
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
#LeadershipMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSuccess
1. Listen Actively
2. Empathize
3. Develop Others
4. Own Mistakes
5. Express Gratitude
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
#LeadershipMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSuccess
April 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Practical Steps for Servant Leadership
1. Listen Actively
2. Empathize
3. Develop Others
4. Own Mistakes
5. Express Gratitude
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
#LeadershipMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSuccess
1. Listen Actively
2. Empathize
3. Develop Others
4. Own Mistakes
5. Express Gratitude
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
#LeadershipMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSuccess
True leadership is about multiplication, not division. By empowering others, leaders can:
- Develop future leaders
- Foster continuous learning
- Unleash untapped potential
- Build resilient, self-motivated teams
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership #Empowerment
- Develop future leaders
- Foster continuous learning
- Unleash untapped potential
- Build resilient, self-motivated teams
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership #Empowerment
March 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
True leadership is about multiplication, not division. By empowering others, leaders can:
- Develop future leaders
- Foster continuous learning
- Unleash untapped potential
- Build resilient, self-motivated teams
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership #Empowerment
- Develop future leaders
- Foster continuous learning
- Unleash untapped potential
- Build resilient, self-motivated teams
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership #Empowerment
Servant #leadership is don't be a jerk leadership.
Servant leaders prioritize their team's growth and well-being by:
- Creating environments for individual potential
- Removing obstacles to success
- Listening more than speaking
- Showing genuine care for team members
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leader
Servant leaders prioritize their team's growth and well-being by:
- Creating environments for individual potential
- Removing obstacles to success
- Listening more than speaking
- Showing genuine care for team members
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leader
March 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Servant #leadership is don't be a jerk leadership.
Servant leaders prioritize their team's growth and well-being by:
- Creating environments for individual potential
- Removing obstacles to success
- Listening more than speaking
- Showing genuine care for team members
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leader
Servant leaders prioritize their team's growth and well-being by:
- Creating environments for individual potential
- Removing obstacles to success
- Listening more than speaking
- Showing genuine care for team members
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leader
#Leadership isn't just about holding a title; it's about taking on the responsibility to inspire, support, and lift up the people around you.
The best leaders get that their main job isn’t about being served but about serving others.
#LeadWellLiveWell
The best leaders get that their main job isn’t about being served but about serving others.
#LeadWellLiveWell
March 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
#Leadership isn't just about holding a title; it's about taking on the responsibility to inspire, support, and lift up the people around you.
The best leaders get that their main job isn’t about being served but about serving others.
#LeadWellLiveWell
The best leaders get that their main job isn’t about being served but about serving others.
#LeadWellLiveWell
Effective leaders create a positive team environment by:
- Aligning words with actions to build trust
- Showing personal commitment to inspire motivation
- Embracing authenticity to foster openness
- Demonstrating hard work and perseverance to encourage dedication
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
- Aligning words with actions to build trust
- Showing personal commitment to inspire motivation
- Embracing authenticity to foster openness
- Demonstrating hard work and perseverance to encourage dedication
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
March 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Effective leaders create a positive team environment by:
- Aligning words with actions to build trust
- Showing personal commitment to inspire motivation
- Embracing authenticity to foster openness
- Demonstrating hard work and perseverance to encourage dedication
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
- Aligning words with actions to build trust
- Showing personal commitment to inspire motivation
- Embracing authenticity to foster openness
- Demonstrating hard work and perseverance to encourage dedication
#LeadWellLiveWell #Leadership
When pursuing significant goals, connecting with your "why" fuels powerful motivation.
For me, inspiring my children and showing them what's possible through endurance drives my passion for 300+ mile races.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #Running #Endurance
For me, inspiring my children and showing them what's possible through endurance drives my passion for 300+ mile races.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #Running #Endurance
March 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
When pursuing significant goals, connecting with your "why" fuels powerful motivation.
For me, inspiring my children and showing them what's possible through endurance drives my passion for 300+ mile races.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #Running #Endurance
For me, inspiring my children and showing them what's possible through endurance drives my passion for 300+ mile races.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #Running #Endurance
Zone 2 training improves mitochondrial density and function, improving your body's ability to clear lactate and utilize fat as a primary fuel source.
This translates to: 👇
This translates to: 👇
March 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Zone 2 training improves mitochondrial density and function, improving your body's ability to clear lactate and utilize fat as a primary fuel source.
This translates to: 👇
This translates to: 👇
The key to success?
A simple pocket journal.
Set 3 aggressive goals daily, reflect on your progress, and cultivate gratitude.
Don't fear failure learn from it.
Share your goals publicly for accountability and watch yourself transform.
Small steps, big impact.
#LeadWellLiveWell
A simple pocket journal.
Set 3 aggressive goals daily, reflect on your progress, and cultivate gratitude.
Don't fear failure learn from it.
Share your goals publicly for accountability and watch yourself transform.
Small steps, big impact.
#LeadWellLiveWell
March 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The key to success?
A simple pocket journal.
Set 3 aggressive goals daily, reflect on your progress, and cultivate gratitude.
Don't fear failure learn from it.
Share your goals publicly for accountability and watch yourself transform.
Small steps, big impact.
#LeadWellLiveWell
A simple pocket journal.
Set 3 aggressive goals daily, reflect on your progress, and cultivate gratitude.
Don't fear failure learn from it.
Share your goals publicly for accountability and watch yourself transform.
Small steps, big impact.
#LeadWellLiveWell
Boost your metabolism with Zone 2 cardio!
This level of intensity helps your body clear lactate better and supports mitochondrial function, which is key for staying healthy and living longer.
Try to make Zone 2 workouts a regular part of your routine for lasting benefits.
#LeadWellLiveWell #run
This level of intensity helps your body clear lactate better and supports mitochondrial function, which is key for staying healthy and living longer.
Try to make Zone 2 workouts a regular part of your routine for lasting benefits.
#LeadWellLiveWell #run
March 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Boost your metabolism with Zone 2 cardio!
This level of intensity helps your body clear lactate better and supports mitochondrial function, which is key for staying healthy and living longer.
Try to make Zone 2 workouts a regular part of your routine for lasting benefits.
#LeadWellLiveWell #run
This level of intensity helps your body clear lactate better and supports mitochondrial function, which is key for staying healthy and living longer.
Try to make Zone 2 workouts a regular part of your routine for lasting benefits.
#LeadWellLiveWell #run
Cultivating a habit of #journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth.
Taking a few moments each day to acknowledge gratitude, identify wins, and set intentions can foster a more positive and focused mindset.
#LeadWellLiveWell
Taking a few moments each day to acknowledge gratitude, identify wins, and set intentions can foster a more positive and focused mindset.
#LeadWellLiveWell
March 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Cultivating a habit of #journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth.
Taking a few moments each day to acknowledge gratitude, identify wins, and set intentions can foster a more positive and focused mindset.
#LeadWellLiveWell
Taking a few moments each day to acknowledge gratitude, identify wins, and set intentions can foster a more positive and focused mindset.
#LeadWellLiveWell
Significant #achievements are often the result of consistent small actions taken over time.
Emphasizing #consistent forward progress and the importance of the seemingly "boring" daily tasks can lead to remarkable long-term outcomes.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #running
Emphasizing #consistent forward progress and the importance of the seemingly "boring" daily tasks can lead to remarkable long-term outcomes.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #running
March 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Significant #achievements are often the result of consistent small actions taken over time.
Emphasizing #consistent forward progress and the importance of the seemingly "boring" daily tasks can lead to remarkable long-term outcomes.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #running
Emphasizing #consistent forward progress and the importance of the seemingly "boring" daily tasks can lead to remarkable long-term outcomes.
#LeadWellLiveWell #Ultrarunning #running
Want to improve as a #runner?
Increase your mileage but do it wisely.
Easy running volume strongly correlates with success.
Build gradually, listen to your body, and stay injury free.
#ultrarunning #runner #LeadWellLiveWell
Increase your mileage but do it wisely.
Easy running volume strongly correlates with success.
Build gradually, listen to your body, and stay injury free.
#ultrarunning #runner #LeadWellLiveWell
March 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Want to improve as a #runner?
Increase your mileage but do it wisely.
Easy running volume strongly correlates with success.
Build gradually, listen to your body, and stay injury free.
#ultrarunning #runner #LeadWellLiveWell
Increase your mileage but do it wisely.
Easy running volume strongly correlates with success.
Build gradually, listen to your body, and stay injury free.
#ultrarunning #runner #LeadWellLiveWell
#Grit is the #ultrarunner 's weapon that applies to all areas of life.
- Mental toughness developed through discomfort
- Pain is temporary, but resilience is permanent
- Believing in your own capabilities
- A skill that can be learned and strengthens all aspects of life
#LeadWellLiveWell
- Mental toughness developed through discomfort
- Pain is temporary, but resilience is permanent
- Believing in your own capabilities
- A skill that can be learned and strengthens all aspects of life
#LeadWellLiveWell
March 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#Grit is the #ultrarunner 's weapon that applies to all areas of life.
- Mental toughness developed through discomfort
- Pain is temporary, but resilience is permanent
- Believing in your own capabilities
- A skill that can be learned and strengthens all aspects of life
#LeadWellLiveWell
- Mental toughness developed through discomfort
- Pain is temporary, but resilience is permanent
- Believing in your own capabilities
- A skill that can be learned and strengthens all aspects of life
#LeadWellLiveWell
In #ultrarunning, mental strength equals physical preparation.
Pain management and positivity are crucial skills learned through practice, not natural talent.
These same skills transfer to life's other challenges.
What mental strategies help you persevere?
#LeadWellLiveWell
Pain management and positivity are crucial skills learned through practice, not natural talent.
These same skills transfer to life's other challenges.
What mental strategies help you persevere?
#LeadWellLiveWell
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM
In #ultrarunning, mental strength equals physical preparation.
Pain management and positivity are crucial skills learned through practice, not natural talent.
These same skills transfer to life's other challenges.
What mental strategies help you persevere?
#LeadWellLiveWell
Pain management and positivity are crucial skills learned through practice, not natural talent.
These same skills transfer to life's other challenges.
What mental strategies help you persevere?
#LeadWellLiveWell
Reflection leads to growth.
Gratitude unlocks positivity.
Celebrate daily wins, no matter how small.
Plan tomorrow's focus with intention.
Track your thoughts and feelings to recognize patterns and progress.
#MindfulLiving #PersonalGrowth #LeadWellLiveWell
Gratitude unlocks positivity.
Celebrate daily wins, no matter how small.
Plan tomorrow's focus with intention.
Track your thoughts and feelings to recognize patterns and progress.
#MindfulLiving #PersonalGrowth #LeadWellLiveWell
March 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Reflection leads to growth.
Gratitude unlocks positivity.
Celebrate daily wins, no matter how small.
Plan tomorrow's focus with intention.
Track your thoughts and feelings to recognize patterns and progress.
#MindfulLiving #PersonalGrowth #LeadWellLiveWell
Gratitude unlocks positivity.
Celebrate daily wins, no matter how small.
Plan tomorrow's focus with intention.
Track your thoughts and feelings to recognize patterns and progress.
#MindfulLiving #PersonalGrowth #LeadWellLiveWell
Consistency is king!
◦ Long-term #fitness relies on consistent effort.
◦ Focus on the #fundamentals over quick fads.
◦ Small daily #actions lead to big results.
What's one small fitness step you'll take today?
#LeadWellLiveWell #ultrarunning #running
◦ Long-term #fitness relies on consistent effort.
◦ Focus on the #fundamentals over quick fads.
◦ Small daily #actions lead to big results.
What's one small fitness step you'll take today?
#LeadWellLiveWell #ultrarunning #running
March 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Consistency is king!
◦ Long-term #fitness relies on consistent effort.
◦ Focus on the #fundamentals over quick fads.
◦ Small daily #actions lead to big results.
What's one small fitness step you'll take today?
#LeadWellLiveWell #ultrarunning #running
◦ Long-term #fitness relies on consistent effort.
◦ Focus on the #fundamentals over quick fads.
◦ Small daily #actions lead to big results.
What's one small fitness step you'll take today?
#LeadWellLiveWell #ultrarunning #running