"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: 10,000

It’s not about the push-ups—it’s about who you become by keeping your word

10,000.

So far this year, I’ve done 10,000 push-ups.

No, I’m not kidding. One hundred push-ups a day for one hundred days.

There are two things about that number that surprise even me:

1. The fact that I’m doing push-ups at all. Not that long ago, I could barely do two… back when I weighed nearly 400 pounds.

2. The fact that I’ve stuck with something for 100 consecutive days.

Some of you reading this might think 10,000 push-ups sounds insane—and honestly, I’d agree with you. And I’m the one who did it.

But others of you might feel something different… Inspired.

Inspired to make the changes and build the habits that could transform your life.

Now catch this: 10,000 push-ups won’t change my life.

But becoming the kind of person who keeps the promises he makes to himself? That will.

That kind of discipline creates a ripple effect that carries into every area of life—for years to come.

On our office logo, we have three words: Empower. Inspire. Hope.

Last week we talked about Empower. This week, I want to focus on Inspire.

When I think of inspiration, I don’t think of hype or motivation. I think of example.

I’m often told that my weight loss story is inspiring. And if I’m honest, that can feel strange… because there was a long season where I wasn’t leading by example at all.

But inspiration isn’t about perfection. It’s about direction.

At our core, Inspire is built on two values:

1. Integrity – Doing what you say you’re going to do. Being someone others can trust—and someone you can trust.

2. Ingenuity – The belief that there’s always a way forward. Problems can be solved. If there’s a will, there’s a way.

For me, push-ups were never about fitness. They were about a promise.

A promise I refused to break.

And now, I’m building on that.

Each evening, after the boys go to bed, I take a few moments to journal about the day. Maybe it’s a simple thought—but I imagine my boys, and maybe even my future grandkids, reading those pages someday.

At the very least, it gives me space to reflect, process, and grow.

So whether it’s push-ups, journaling, or something completely different…

My hope is this:

That you become the inspiration.

That you keep the promises you make to yourself.

Because when you do, you don’t just change your life—you impact generations.

Your friend,

Dr. Mosier