Jim Lunsford
@jimlunsford.bsky.social
I found my purpose at my lowest. I found my power in discipline. Now I teach others to do the same.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Another satisfied reader! Thank you for the review, Ellen. My book, "10 Things I've Learned in 10 Years of Sobriety," is available in paperback and on Kindle.
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Long day in the books. Work, training run, dinner, and a Walmart trip. Now it’s me and my Velcro kitty working in the home office. Best coworker I could ask for.
September 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Long day in the books. Work, training run, dinner, and a Walmart trip. Now it’s me and my Velcro kitty working in the home office. Best coworker I could ask for.
I’m 49. Since June 11, I’ve put in 26 hours 52 minutes of running. That includes breaking my body in July and still coming back for more. Most people my age are making excuses. I’m stacking miles. Pain doesn’t stop me. Age doesn’t stop me. Nothing does. Discipline runs the clock.
August 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I’m 49. Since June 11, I’ve put in 26 hours 52 minutes of running. That includes breaking my body in July and still coming back for more. Most people my age are making excuses. I’m stacking miles. Pain doesn’t stop me. Age doesn’t stop me. Nothing does. Discipline runs the clock.
Ten years sober today.
No luck. Just discipline.
I quit cold turkey at 2:33 a.m. Rock bottom was the wake-up call. No rehab. No shortcuts. No excuses.
Ten years. No relapses.
This is what happens when you stop waiting to be saved and take your life back.
No luck. Just discipline.
I quit cold turkey at 2:33 a.m. Rock bottom was the wake-up call. No rehab. No shortcuts. No excuses.
Ten years. No relapses.
This is what happens when you stop waiting to be saved and take your life back.
August 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ten years sober today.
No luck. Just discipline.
I quit cold turkey at 2:33 a.m. Rock bottom was the wake-up call. No rehab. No shortcuts. No excuses.
Ten years. No relapses.
This is what happens when you stop waiting to be saved and take your life back.
No luck. Just discipline.
I quit cold turkey at 2:33 a.m. Rock bottom was the wake-up call. No rehab. No shortcuts. No excuses.
Ten years. No relapses.
This is what happens when you stop waiting to be saved and take your life back.
This is the face I make when Jim says, “I think the cat loves me.”
Relax.
You’re my staff.
I tolerate you because you open cans and clean the litter box.
—Milo
Relax.
You’re my staff.
I tolerate you because you open cans and clean the litter box.
—Milo
July 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is the face I make when Jim says, “I think the cat loves me.”
Relax.
You’re my staff.
I tolerate you because you open cans and clean the litter box.
—Milo
Relax.
You’re my staff.
I tolerate you because you open cans and clean the litter box.
—Milo
This is what discipline looks like sometimes. Not running. Not grinding. Just flat on a hospital bed after pushing too hard. Heat. Overtraining. Stress. No rest. I broke. But I learned. Discipline is not just pushing. It is knowing when to stop before it's too late.
July 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is what discipline looks like sometimes. Not running. Not grinding. Just flat on a hospital bed after pushing too hard. Heat. Overtraining. Stress. No rest. I broke. But I learned. Discipline is not just pushing. It is knowing when to stop before it's too late.
This is what it looks like when rock bottom doesn’t break you. When you stop waiting to be rescued and start building something brutal, honest, and unshakable. If you’re sick of empty promises and ready for a disciplined life, pay attention. It’s almost time.
June 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This is what it looks like when rock bottom doesn’t break you. When you stop waiting to be rescued and start building something brutal, honest, and unshakable. If you’re sick of empty promises and ready for a disciplined life, pay attention. It’s almost time.
People look at me now and they see the results.
Not the 305 pounds I weighed.
Not the addiction.
Not the nights I almost didn’t make it.
Because the real work?
It’s done in the dark.
No applause. Just war.
Every damn day.
#Recovery #Discipline #BuiltNotBorn
Not the 305 pounds I weighed.
Not the addiction.
Not the nights I almost didn’t make it.
Because the real work?
It’s done in the dark.
No applause. Just war.
Every damn day.
#Recovery #Discipline #BuiltNotBorn
May 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
People look at me now and they see the results.
Not the 305 pounds I weighed.
Not the addiction.
Not the nights I almost didn’t make it.
Because the real work?
It’s done in the dark.
No applause. Just war.
Every damn day.
#Recovery #Discipline #BuiltNotBorn
Not the 305 pounds I weighed.
Not the addiction.
Not the nights I almost didn’t make it.
Because the real work?
It’s done in the dark.
No applause. Just war.
Every damn day.
#Recovery #Discipline #BuiltNotBorn
Thought I snagged 5th in my division at the Delta Dental 5K. Ended up 6th. 161 out of 4239 overall. Am I mad? Not at all. The field was stacked and I showed up. That's what matters. On to the next race.
#keepmoving #noexcuses
#keepmoving #noexcuses
May 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thought I snagged 5th in my division at the Delta Dental 5K. Ended up 6th. 161 out of 4239 overall. Am I mad? Not at all. The field was stacked and I showed up. That's what matters. On to the next race.
#keepmoving #noexcuses
#keepmoving #noexcuses
April 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It’s not about where you’ve been. It’s not about what’s coming.
It’s about the fire you bring to the fight today.
#DisciplinedRecovery #NoExcuses #InnerStrength
It’s about the fire you bring to the fight today.
#DisciplinedRecovery #NoExcuses #InnerStrength
April 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It’s not about where you’ve been. It’s not about what’s coming.
It’s about the fire you bring to the fight today.
#DisciplinedRecovery #NoExcuses #InnerStrength
It’s about the fire you bring to the fight today.
#DisciplinedRecovery #NoExcuses #InnerStrength
Did you catch my latest article—”Rock Bottom Changed My Life: The Brutal Truth About Rising Again”?
If not, fix that.
It’s not about healing. It’s about fighting.
It’s not about surviving. It’s about rebuilding—with grit and discipline.
Here’s the link: jimlunsford.com/2025...
If not, fix that.
It’s not about healing. It’s about fighting.
It’s not about surviving. It’s about rebuilding—with grit and discipline.
Here’s the link: jimlunsford.com/2025...
April 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Did you catch my latest article—”Rock Bottom Changed My Life: The Brutal Truth About Rising Again”?
If not, fix that.
It’s not about healing. It’s about fighting.
It’s not about surviving. It’s about rebuilding—with grit and discipline.
Here’s the link: jimlunsford.com/2025...
If not, fix that.
It’s not about healing. It’s about fighting.
It’s not about surviving. It’s about rebuilding—with grit and discipline.
Here’s the link: jimlunsford.com/2025...
Why do I run tired?
Eat clean?
Wake up before the world?
Because discipline doesn’t take a day off.
It saved me from addiction.
Built the life I live now.
I buried the man I was—
and I’m not digging him back up.
#OwnYourLife #NoDaysOff
Eat clean?
Wake up before the world?
Because discipline doesn’t take a day off.
It saved me from addiction.
Built the life I live now.
I buried the man I was—
and I’m not digging him back up.
#OwnYourLife #NoDaysOff
April 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Why do I run tired?
Eat clean?
Wake up before the world?
Because discipline doesn’t take a day off.
It saved me from addiction.
Built the life I live now.
I buried the man I was—
and I’m not digging him back up.
#OwnYourLife #NoDaysOff
Eat clean?
Wake up before the world?
Because discipline doesn’t take a day off.
It saved me from addiction.
Built the life I live now.
I buried the man I was—
and I’m not digging him back up.
#OwnYourLife #NoDaysOff
Want to change?
Learn to fight the craving—not feed it.
Cravings lie.
“Just one.”
“You deserve it.”
“No one will know.”
Don’t listen.
Cravings are thoughts, not commands.
You don’t obey—you move.
Call someone. Run. Cold shower. Lift. Pray.
Do anything but give in.
#StayInTheFight
Learn to fight the craving—not feed it.
Cravings lie.
“Just one.”
“You deserve it.”
“No one will know.”
Don’t listen.
Cravings are thoughts, not commands.
You don’t obey—you move.
Call someone. Run. Cold shower. Lift. Pray.
Do anything but give in.
#StayInTheFight
April 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Want to change?
Learn to fight the craving—not feed it.
Cravings lie.
“Just one.”
“You deserve it.”
“No one will know.”
Don’t listen.
Cravings are thoughts, not commands.
You don’t obey—you move.
Call someone. Run. Cold shower. Lift. Pray.
Do anything but give in.
#StayInTheFight
Learn to fight the craving—not feed it.
Cravings lie.
“Just one.”
“You deserve it.”
“No one will know.”
Don’t listen.
Cravings are thoughts, not commands.
You don’t obey—you move.
Call someone. Run. Cold shower. Lift. Pray.
Do anything but give in.
#StayInTheFight
Want to change?
Cut off your escape routes.
When I got sober, I didn’t “try.” I decided.
No backup bottle. No dealer on standby. No safety net.
If the door stays cracked, you’ll walk back through it.
Burn the bridge. Go all in.
Freedom is forged in commitment.
#AddictionRecovery
Cut off your escape routes.
When I got sober, I didn’t “try.” I decided.
No backup bottle. No dealer on standby. No safety net.
If the door stays cracked, you’ll walk back through it.
Burn the bridge. Go all in.
Freedom is forged in commitment.
#AddictionRecovery
March 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Want to change?
Cut off your escape routes.
When I got sober, I didn’t “try.” I decided.
No backup bottle. No dealer on standby. No safety net.
If the door stays cracked, you’ll walk back through it.
Burn the bridge. Go all in.
Freedom is forged in commitment.
#AddictionRecovery
Cut off your escape routes.
When I got sober, I didn’t “try.” I decided.
No backup bottle. No dealer on standby. No safety net.
If the door stays cracked, you’ll walk back through it.
Burn the bridge. Go all in.
Freedom is forged in commitment.
#AddictionRecovery
Milo’s back at it, acting like my personal editor, making sure every word is purr-fect. If he keeps this up I’ll need to start paying him in catnip and co-author credits. #caturday
February 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Milo’s back at it, acting like my personal editor, making sure every word is purr-fect. If he keeps this up I’ll need to start paying him in catnip and co-author credits. #caturday
Almost 3 weeks since the snowstorm, and the sidewalks and trails are still unusable. Frustrating? Yes. But discipline doesn’t rely on perfect conditions. If the usual path is blocked, adapt. The work doesn’t stop just because it’s harder—keep moving forward. #running
January 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Almost 3 weeks since the snowstorm, and the sidewalks and trails are still unusable. Frustrating? Yes. But discipline doesn’t rely on perfect conditions. If the usual path is blocked, adapt. The work doesn’t stop just because it’s harder—keep moving forward. #running
Starting the weekend off by earning this badge from Garmin! Hit 3.72 miles today but called it there—got a damaged "runner's toe." Training smart and not pushing is part of it when you’re dealing with an injury. I will back on the pavement again Sunday getting after it. #running
January 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Starting the weekend off by earning this badge from Garmin! Hit 3.72 miles today but called it there—got a damaged "runner's toe." Training smart and not pushing is part of it when you’re dealing with an injury. I will back on the pavement again Sunday getting after it. #running
Finally, warm enough temps and enough time to knock out a solid 6.4-mile base run. It’s about showing up, putting in the work, and staying consistent. Now, shifting gears and heading to MRT facilitator class—one step closer to making a bigger impact. #running #discipline #purpose
January 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Finally, warm enough temps and enough time to knock out a solid 6.4-mile base run. It’s about showing up, putting in the work, and staying consistent. Now, shifting gears and heading to MRT facilitator class—one step closer to making a bigger impact. #running #discipline #purpose
Training all week, so I got a quick run in before class. Sure, it “feels like” -8 and not my usual 6.2 miles, but discipline isn’t about perfect conditions. It’s about showing up, even when it’s cold or time is short. No excuses. Get out there and get it done.
#running #discipline
#running #discipline
January 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Training all week, so I got a quick run in before class. Sure, it “feels like” -8 and not my usual 6.2 miles, but discipline isn’t about perfect conditions. It’s about showing up, even when it’s cold or time is short. No excuses. Get out there and get it done.
#running #discipline
#running #discipline
Back at it after being knocked down for a few days. Being sick slowed me down, but it didn’t stop me. Discipline means getting back up and pushing forward, even when it’s tough. No complaints, no hesitation—just work.
Let’s go.
#Discipline #NoExcuses #Relentless #BuiltNotGiven #KeepPushing
Let’s go.
#Discipline #NoExcuses #Relentless #BuiltNotGiven #KeepPushing
January 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Back at it after being knocked down for a few days. Being sick slowed me down, but it didn’t stop me. Discipline means getting back up and pushing forward, even when it’s tough. No complaints, no hesitation—just work.
Let’s go.
#Discipline #NoExcuses #Relentless #BuiltNotGiven #KeepPushing
Let’s go.
#Discipline #NoExcuses #Relentless #BuiltNotGiven #KeepPushing
Good morning! The journey to success starts with a single step. Take that step today with confidence and perseverance. Every effort counts, and every small achievement brings you closer to your dreams. Believe in yourself and keep moving forward. resilienceunleashed.net
May 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Good morning! The journey to success starts with a single step. Take that step today with confidence and perseverance. Every effort counts, and every small achievement brings you closer to your dreams. Believe in yourself and keep moving forward. resilienceunleashed.net