Ideas, Guides & Inspiration
Everything you need to pick your Misogi, train for it, and see it through.
50 Misogi Challenge Ideas for Every Type of Person
Not sure what your year-defining challenge should be? Here are 50 Misogi ideas across fitness, creativity, learning, adventure, and personal growth.
The Best Alternatives to New Year's Resolutions
Tired of resolutions that fizzle out by February? Here are science-backed alternatives that actually lead to lasting change—including one ancient approach that's gaining serious traction.
The Creative Misogi: Why Writing a Book is Harder Than a Marathon
Marathons have finish lines, cheering crowds, and clear training plans. Writing a book has none of that—which makes it one of the hardest and most rewarding Misogis you can choose.
The History of Misogi: From Shinto Waterfalls to Modern Marathons
How an ancient Japanese purification ritual involving sacred waterfalls became a framework for year-defining personal challenges. The complete history of Misogi.
How to Choose Your Misogi: A Practical Guide to Picking Your Year-Defining Challenge
Struggling to pick your one goal for the year? Here's a practical framework for choosing a Misogi that's ambitious, achievable, and genuinely meaningful to you.
Jesse Itzler's Misogi: The Philosophy That Makes Every Year Count
Jesse Itzler popularized the Misogi concept for the modern world. Learn his approach to year-defining challenges and how to apply it to your own life.
10 Misogi Ideas for Runners (Beyond Just Marathons)
Already ran a marathon? Here are 10 year-defining running challenges that will push you beyond what you thought possible—from ultras to speed quests to adventure runs.
Misogi vs. 75 Hard: Which Challenge is Right for You?
75 Hard and Misogi both promise transformation through challenge—but they work completely differently. Here's how to choose the right approach for your goals.
The Problem with Streak-Based Apps (And What Works Better)
Duolingo streaks. Headspace streaks. Fitness streaks. Why the streak model often backfires—and a different approach to sustained progress.
Rucking 101: The Low-Impact Misogi for Strength and Grit
Rucking is the military-tested practice of walking with weight. It builds strength, endurance, and mental toughness—without destroying your knees. Here's how to make it your Misogi.
The 50% Rule: Why You Need a Goal You Might Fail At
The most transformative goals have a 50% chance of failure. Here's why playing it safe keeps you stuck—and how to find the sweet spot between too easy and impossible.
What is a Misogi? The Japanese Ritual That Could Define Your Year
Discover the ancient Misogi ritual and how choosing one bold, year-defining challenge can make your year unforgettable. No more forgotten resolutions.
Why Atomic Habits Isn't Enough (When Small Won't Cut It)
Atomic Habits is brilliant for incremental improvement. But what if you don't want a slightly better version of your current life? What if you want transformation?
Why One Goal Beats 10 Goals (The Focus Paradox)
Counterintuitive truth: pursuing one goal makes you more likely to succeed than pursuing ten. Here's the science behind focus—and why fragmentation kills ambition.
Why 92% of New Year's Resolutions Fail (And What to Do Instead)
Most resolutions are abandoned by February. Here's the psychology behind why—and a radically simpler approach that actually works.