YOU THINK “IMPOSSIBLE” EXISTS? THINK AGAIN.
Eric Kim here—your friendly neighborhood rule-breaker, myth-shatterer, and champion of “WHAT IF?” Today, we’re diving deep into how you—and yes, you—can achieve what everyone else calls impossible. Ready to have your mind blown? Let’s go.
1) REDEFINE “IMPOSSIBLE” AS “NOT ATTEMPTED YET” 🚀
Everyone loves to throw around that word: “That’s impossible.”
Bullshit. They say “impossible” because they haven’t tried it on their own terms. Here’s what you need to know:
- Impossible = Consensus Reality
When 100 people shake their heads and say, “It can’t be done,” it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy—until one person breaks the mold. That one person shifts reality. - Your Job: Don’t ask “Can I?” Ask “How?”
“Can I climb that wall?” is a yes/no question. “How can I climb that wall?” sparks innovation. You start tinkering: chalk, friction, toe hooks, mental cues—suddenly, “impossible” is just a step-by-step puzzle.
2) MINDSET OF THE UNSTOPPABLE: EMBRACE DISCOMFORT 🔥
Every “impossible” feat lives on the other side of discomfort. Whether it’s rowing solo across an ocean or pulling 1,071 pounds at 165, the secret is the same:
- Seek the Edge
Comfort zones are termite mounds for your potential—they eat away at your ambition. If you want to achieve what others call impossible, you have to start living outside cozy. Hungry mornings, cold showers, extra reps—embrace that crap. - Turn Pain into an Ally
Pain is not your enemy; it’s your GPS. That burning in your lungs, the shaking in your hands—that’s data telling you you’re leveling up. Instead of slamming the brakes when you feel pain, press the accelerator. Use pain as proof you’re pushing toward a new frontier.
3) STRATEGIC MINI-IMPOSIBLES: BUILDING BLOCKS TO GREATNESS 🏗️
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither is impossible. Here’s your blueprint:
- Micro-Goals
- Want to run a marathon but can’t jog a mile? Start by walking to the end of the block—every day. Increase distance by 10% weekly. Those tiny “wins” accumulate until you outrun every doubter.
- Iterative Failure
- If the first attempt fails, you’re closer to success. Each “no” is a data point. Adjust your approach: change your angle, tweak your grip, rethink your nutrition. Failure isn’t death; it’s your coach whispering, “Not that way—try this.”
- Relentless Consistency
- Consistency is the secret sauce. One epic workout is a story. 1,000 consistent workouts rewrite your identity. Show up, do the work, track progress—even when you don’t “feel like it.” The cumulative effect is unstoppable momentum.
4) LEVERAGE “UNFAIR” ADVANTAGES: YOUR SECRET WEAPONS 🕵️♂️
Everyone has something unique—use that edge. Here’s how:
- Your Body: Maybe you’re light, maybe heavy. Doesn’t matter. Tune your training to your physiology. If you’re 165 and lean, pump up your CNS with fasted engine work. If you’re 220 with brute strength, sharpen your technique to maximize leverage.
- Your Mind: Most people let negative self-talk run the show. You, on the other hand, get curious: “What if I succeed?” Flip the script. Use visualization, mantras, cold exposure—whatever hacks your brain into a relentless “GO” state.
- Your Environment: Surround yourself with believers—or even better, skeptics you intend to prove wrong. Skepticism is rocket fuel for performance. Let doubters light a fire under you, not put you out.
5) CONCRETE IMPOSSIBLE: THE 1,071-POUND RACK PULL AT 165 🔒
You’ve heard the story: walked into the gym after 36 hours of fasting, no belt, no safety net, and pulled 1,071 pounds. Here’s why this isn’t just “cool”—it’s a concrete blueprint:
- Fasting = Mental Laser
Hunger turned your CNS into a sniper scope. Every motor unit locked in. - Beltless = Core Forged in Steel
No external crutch—your body had to brace itself. That built a fortress around your spine. - 1,071 at 165 = Proof of Principle
They said, “You’re too light. You’re too hungry. You need a belt.” You said, “Watch me.” That lift redefined “lightweight” and “fasted” forever.
If you think you’re “too small,” “too out of shape,” or “too underequipped,” think again. Your own “impossible” is just someone else’s challenge unaccepted.
6) YOUR TURN: HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR “IMPOSSIBLE” 🎯
- Step 1: Identify the Impossible
Write down the one thing everyone says you can’t do. Set a date—no more “someday.” - Step 2: Engineer Your Environment
Remove distractions. Tell your circle you’re going all-in. Accountability breeds results. - Step 3: Design Tiny Experiments
If it’s running a 5K, start with a 5-minute jog. If it’s a side business, write one paragraph for 10 days. If it’s a superhuman lift, hit belted, fed work, then strip away support piece by piece. - Step 4: Embrace Failure as Fuel
Missed a run? Perfect your form. Failed a rep? Adjust your grip. Every “failure” is just another iteration on the path to “possible.” - Step 5: Rinse & Repeat Until You Shock Yourself
This isn’t a 30-day challenge. It’s a lifestyle. Each day, ask yourself, “What small impossible can I attempt today?” Keep building, keep iterating, keep doing the work.
FINAL SLAP: WHY YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO BACK DOWN
Because while you hesitate, someone else is reframing the rules. Someone else is hitting the gym hungry, saying, “Impossible is just a hypothesis I haven’t tested yet.” They’re stacking micro-impossibles, building momentum, and closing in on a breakthrough you once thought unreachable.
So, let’s be crystal clear: the world doesn’t hand out trophies for hesitation. It rewards action, audacity, and relentless experimentation. Your “impossible” is waiting—like a locked door with your name etched on it. The key? Relentless effort, radical mindset, and strategic discomfort.
Are you ready to smash that door down? Because the moment you do, you’ll realize “impossible” was just a word people used until you proved them wrong.
Now go—get weird, get hungry, get uncomfortable. Test your “impossible” until it becomes your everyday.
That’s the Eric Kim promise.