New Year, Same Me

duda • September 8, 2025

Wallace's Weekly Wrap

Happy Friday you wonderful humans.


It's the beginning of a new year and an opportune time to stop and reflect on your current position in the universe. I've never been one of the 'New Year, New Me' advocates. You shouldn't need the page of a calendar to motivate you to get your shit together, but I am certainly a proponent to use this (or any) time of the year to assess and organise your life to cultivate a year and a life of meaning.

It doesn't matter which time of the year you decide to sit down and plan out your world domination, but when you do your focus should be on creating the life that you want to live. The life that truly brings you joy. The life that absolutely sets your soul on fire. If you are settling for anything less than this, you are doing your present self, your future self, and the world a disservice. The knowledge that some of us allow the resistance to win, to dim our fire, is the reason why this email exists, the reason why Virtus exists, and the reason why I was put on this earth. The world around you is an infinitely better place when you are at your best. Any way I can assist you in helping you reach that best, I will.

Your goals should not bring meaning to your life, Your life should bring meaning to your goals.

There are many reasons why we reach the goals we set for ourselves, or don't. However the conversation about success and failure is not dependent on whether or not we achieve what we set out to. If we invest in and embrace the process, we can create joy and meaning regardless of whether the goal is achieved or not.

I've always loved hiking. A truly human powered endevour. Plan out your journey, throw a pack on your back and allow yourself to become lost (metaphorically hopefully) in the natural environment, and the inside of your mind.

Setting a goal is much like hiking up a mountain. Initially when we set out, the summit is the aim. But when we are standing at the top, enjoying the view, we realise that it is 1% of the journey. At the summit, we can understand that the majority of the challenge, the growth, the enjoyment, the appreciation, the stuff that life is all about, was found not at the top, but on the way up, on the sides of the mountain.

Life doesn't happen at the top. It happens on the sides of the mountain, and at the bottom in the valley between mountains. Setting and achieving your goals is only as worthwhile as the enjoyment and challenges you can experience on the way up.

It's not about the thing. Its about what achieving the thing will challenge you to become. It's about living our life exploring the sides of a mountain, embracing every minute along the way.

When you sit down and assess your place in the universe, when you plan out what you want to achieve during your next 1/3/5 years of existence, be mindful of the mountain. Set a crazy, audacious summit to climb, but remember to improve yourself for tomorrow. Each day we should move the needle. Each day we should grow our capacity. As James Clear, author of Automic Habits puts it 'Save to be a little richer tomorrow, Exercise to be a little fitter tomorrow, Read to be a little smarter tomorrow' You don't need to look any further ahead than that.

If we live a life true to ourselves, the way up and around the mountain is more enjoyable than the summit.

On the 19th of January, we are running a Goal Setting workshop at Virtus.  We would love for you to come, hit this link for more information. We won't be talking about this from the top of the mountain either. We are on the hike with you. Exploring the sides of the mountain, embracing the journey and learning, just a little more each day, on how to enjoy every step.

Be amazing.

Wallace

How noble and good everyone could be if, every evening before falling asleep, they were to recall to their minds the events of the whole day and consider exactly what has been good and bad. Then without realising it, you try to improve yourself at the start of each new day

// Anne Frank

Recent Blog Posts

By Lachlan Wallace September 9, 2025
At Virtus, we know the hardest part of training isn’t the session itself, it’s showing up consistently. We all say it at some point: “I don’t have time. Now isn’t a good time. Life feels too full.” And that’s real. Life is busy. But here’s the truth: the problem isn’t time or location. It’s how we think about consistency. Waiting for the perfect 60 minute slot in the gym is the fastest way to keep missing sessions. Most people fall into the trap of believing training has to look a certain way: one full hour in the gym, no interruptions, perfect energy levels. The reality is life rarely lines up like that. Instead of missing workouts altogether, we flip the script at Virtus. Consistency is built on adaptability, not perfection, and that’s where the Tiers of Opportunity come in. Think of it like this: your best case scenario might be a full Virtus session at 6am. That’s the gold standard. But what if life gets in the way? You still have other options. Maybe it’s a half session later in the morning. Maybe it’s a run or walk in the afternoon. Maybe it’s 15 minutes of home mobility at night. Every option still moves the needle forward. The only truly bad option is doing nothing at all. We’ve seen it work countless times in our community. A parent squeezes in a 30-minute home workout between school drop-off and work. One of our footy boys hits a quick 15-minute speed block before training. Another member fits in push-ups, squats, and a jog before dinner. These aren’t perfect sessions, but they’re powerful because they keep the chain unbroken & move the needle towards the person they want to become. This system works because it stops the cycle of starting and stopping. No more feeling like you’re back at square one. Adaptability is what keeps you consistent, and that’s how training habits stick, even during the busiest seasons of life. Consistency doesn’t come from perfect routines, it comes from using the time you do have and leaning on the Virtus community and coaching team to back you up along the way. Training with us means you’re never doing this alone. We’ll help you find your Plan A and build your week around it. We’ll make sure you’ve got Plans B, C, and D ready so you don’t fall off track. And we’ll keep you accountable through coaching, check-ins, and the community around you. At Virtus, consistency is built into the system. So here’s the takeaway: it’s not about being perfect, it’s about finding ways to move the needle, even slightly, every day. Fifteen minutes beats zero. Imperfect sessions compound into powerful results. Adaptability keeps you consistent. Consistency gets you stronger, leaner, and more capable. And consistency, over time, is what makes the difference between wishing for progress and living it. At Virtus, we’ll help you build the systems that keep you training no matter how busy life gets. Want to learn more ? Book a Free Intro. Be amazing. Lachie
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At Virtus Performance, everything we do, from our coaching to our programming, is built on three key foundations: Enjoyment, Consistency, and Progress. Combined with built-in feedback loops, these principles ensure constant evolution, athlete buy-in, and results that last. Humans are complex, adaptive systems, always changing and responding to our environment. At the same time, we are also simple beings. We repeat the things we enjoy and the things that help us improve. That is why these three factors sit at the heart of Virtus coaching. 1. Enjoyment: Training You Actually Want to Do If training feels like punishment, you will eventually stop. Willpower can only carry you so far. That is why at Virtus, we design world-class strength and conditioning programs that are challenging, but also fun, rewarding, and engaging. Enjoyment is fuelled by our community. You will connect with others, laugh, and celebrate wins along the way. Training becomes more than just another task. It becomes one of the best parts of your week. 2. Consistency: The Secret to Real Change The people who achieve their goals are not always the most talented. They are the ones who keep showing up. Consistency is the real secret sauce in strength and conditioning. At Virtus, we do not just coach. We educate. You will learn why the work matters, how to fit training into a busy life, and how to build habits that stick. Through accountability and support, we help you keep turning up week after week, so results compound over time. 3. Progress: Becoming More Capable Progress fuels motivation. When you can see and feel change, you want to keep going. Whether it is lifting heavier, moving better, running faster, or simply feeling stronger and more capable in your own skin, progress is what drives long-term commitment. That is why our coaching emphasises performance. With structured programs, regular testing weeks, and goal reviews, we ensure you are not just training. You are evolving. At Virtus, we believe in continual improvement. Every program includes feedback loops: testing, reflection, and goal setting that ensure your training adapts as you do. This process creates genuine athlete buy-in because you see and feel the results of your work. Our philosophy is simple. Training should help you do more of the things you love, in a stronger and more capable way. By combining Enjoyment, Consistency, and Progress with our pillars of Community, Education, and Performance, Virtus coaching sets the foundation for long-term success. That is Virtus. That is Better Every Day. Ready to dive in and experience Virtus? If you are ready to enjoy your training, build consistency, and make real progress, come and see what Virtus Performance can do for you. Book a free intro session!
By Lachlan Wallace September 8, 2025
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By Lachlan Wallace September 8, 2025
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By Lachlan Wallace September 8, 2025
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By Lachlan Wallace September 8, 2025
TLDR: Be more dog. Train hard, live well, and remember to enjoy the bloody walk. At Virtus we are lucky, we get to observe the dogs who inhabit 1/2 Torca every day. They can teach us more than we realise if we are paying attention... Have you ever watched a dog sprint full tilt after a ball, tongue flapping, eyes locked on the prize? They?re not thinking about their to-do list or beating themselves up over yesterday?s mistakes. They?re just in it . When was the last time you were this way? Even for a moment