Never Start Over Again

by Rickard Long

Most people don't fail because they don't start. They fail because they restart too often. Never Start Over Again is a weekly Monday podcast hosted by Rickard Long — coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Escapist CrossFit in Berlin. Each episode is built for one moment: the start of your week. Not to motivate you. Not to lecture you. To shift something before you sit down. Every episode brings together three things: a story from history you probably haven't heard the right way, an idea from the world of business, science, or human behaviour, and one honest observation from the work of actually

  1. People Tell You Who You Are. Most of Them Are Wrong.

    5D AGO

    People Tell You Who You Are. Most of Them Are Wrong.

    J.R.R. Tolkien spent seventeen years building a world nobody asked for. His colleagues had a label for him. It was technically correct and completely wrong.This week: why the people around you can't categorize what you're building — and why that's not a problem to solve. Plus a principle from game theory that explains why some people never need to restart, and one honest observation about what it feels like to be further along than anyone around you knows.Theme: Identity. One action. Nine minutes.Never Start Over Again is your weekly Monday reset — hosted by Rickard Long.

    15 min
  2. Das Problem mit den meisten Fitnesszielen (und warum du nicht dranbleibst)

    MAR 12

    Das Problem mit den meisten Fitnesszielen (und warum du nicht dranbleibst)

    Warum hören so viele Menschen nach ein paar Monaten wieder mit Training auf? In dieser Episode von Escapist Corner sprechen wir über ein Problem, das fast niemand anspricht: die meisten Fitnessziele sind zu vage, zu oberflächlich oder einfach nicht ehrlich. „Ein bisschen fitter werden“ oder „ein paar Kilo abnehmen“ reicht meistens nicht aus, um langfristig dran zu bleiben. Rickard Long, Gründer von Escapist CrossFit und Coach seit über einem Jahrzehnt, arbeitet mit Gym-Mitgliedern und Coaches weltweit und analysiert Daten aus tausenden Fitnessstudios. Dabei zeigt sich ein klares Bild: Der durchschnittliche CrossFit-Gym-Member bleibt etwa 7 Monate. Bei Escapist liegt die durchschnittliche Mitgliedsdauer bei über 30 Monaten. Der Unterschied liegt nicht nur im Training – sondern in den Fragen, die wir stellen. In dieser Episode geht es darum: • warum viele Fitnessziele nicht funktionieren • warum Ehrlichkeit beim Ziel entscheidend ist • wie echte Motivation entsteht • und welche Fragen du dir stellen solltest, bevor du überhaupt mit Training beginnst Fitness kann dein Selbstbewusstsein, deine Karriere, deine Beziehungen und deine mentale Gesundheit massiv beeinflussen – aber nur, wenn dein Ziel wirklich Bedeutung hat. Wenn du dein echtes „Warum“ findest, wird Training plötzlich logisch.

    19 min
  3. Wer rettet eigentlich die Ärzte?

    MAR 4

    Wer rettet eigentlich die Ärzte?

    Ärzte kümmern sich jeden Tag um die Gesundheit anderer Menschen. Sie stellen Diagnosen, erstellen Therapiepläne und verschreiben Interventionen – Medikamente, Physiotherapie oder Lebensstiländerungen. Doch eine Frage wird selten gestellt: Wer verschreibt eigentlich dem Arzt selbst etwas? In dieser Episode von Escapist Corner spreche ich über ein Paradox, das mir in über zehn Jahren Coaching immer wieder auffällt. Die Menschen, die beruflich jeden Tag mit Gesundheit arbeiten, haben oft am wenigsten Struktur für ihre eigene Gesundheit. Schichtarbeit, Stress, administrative Belastung und ein schwer planbarer Alltag führen dazu, dass Training, Schlaf und metabolische Gesundheit häufig zu kurz kommen. Dabei kennen Ärzte das Prinzip besser als jeder andere: Diagnose Therapieplan Compliance Verlaufskontrolle Genau diese Struktur brauchen viele Ärzte auch für ihre eigene Gesundheit. In dieser Folge spreche ich über: • warum Ärzte oft die schlechtesten Patienten sind • warum Wissen allein keine Gesundheit schafft • warum metabolische Gesundheit das Fundament vieler Krankheiten ist • und warum Ärzte vielleicht ihre eigene ärztliche Konsultation brauchen Wir sprechen über Körperfett, Muskelmasse, Insulinsensitivität, Schlafqualität und darüber, warum strukturierte Interventionen entscheidend sind. Eine Episode für Ärzte, Gesundheitsberufe und alle Menschen, die viel Verantwortung für andere tragen.

    17 min
  4. Escapist hat als Gym aufgehört und das ist der Grund

    FEB 24

    Escapist hat als Gym aufgehört und das ist der Grund

    Escapist hat als Gym aufgehört. In dieser Episode spreche ich darüber, warum klassische Fitnessstudios oft nur Workouts verkaufen aber keine langfristigen Lösungen. Warum Motivation überschätzt wird. Warum Momentum alles verändert. Warum Fitness kein Hobby ist, sondern Prävention. Und warum Struktur wichtiger ist als Disziplin. Wenn du dich schon einmal gefragt hast, warum so viele Menschen immer wieder neu starten müssen – dann ist diese Folge für dich.

    19 min
  5. What Germans pay for Health

    12/19/2025

    What Germans pay for Health

    Most Germans already pay around €250 per week for their health. They just don’t get healthier from it. Every working person in Germany pays into the health system. Roughly €800–1,000 per month. Whether you are healthy or sick. Now here’s the uncomfortable part. Most people still get sicker over time. At the same time: • Millions have a gym membership • The average gym is used only a handful of times per year • Chronic lifestyle diseases account for the majority of healthcare costs • Illness-related systems contribute a significant share of our total emissions So what do we do? We prescribe more pills. We add Ozempic. We treat side effects with new medications. And then we treat the side effects of the side effects. A system built on repair, not prevention. Now imagine this instead. What if just 50% of what we already pay could be invested in preventive care: • structured training • nutrition education • sleep and recovery • long-term coaching The impact would be massive. Fewer sick days. Lower healthcare costs. Less strain on hospitals. Lower emissions. More independent people. Because real independence does not come from medication. It comes from work capacity. The ability to move. To carry. To think clearly under stress. To recover. To contribute. You cannot outsource that. And you cannot buy it in pill form. A society does not get stronger by treating weakness. It gets stronger by building strength. The money is already there. The question is whether we are brave enough to use it differently. If this made you think, save it. If it made you uncomfortable, share it. That’s usually a sign it matters.

    10 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    10 Innovation by Escapist CrossFit

    Over the years Escapist has evolved and innovated itself over and over again. In this episode we walk thought some of the innovations in the last year of Escapist and even beyond. http://www.escapistcrossfit.com

    21 min

  7. 10/26/2025

    Strength, Mindset & Momentum – What’s Coming This November at Escapist

    In this episode, Rickard breaks down what’s happening at Escapist in the next 8 weeks and why it matters more than ever to stay consistent. You’ll get a complete walkthrough of our new 8-week strength cycle, “Mayhem Overdrive,” including the movements, the structure, and what kind of results you can expect with measurable progress, not just a “feeling.” Rickard also explains why Focus Talks are critical for making progress and how you can easily book yours to stay on track. If you’re training without a plan, this is your wake-up call. We also dive into the Club++ program our unique hybrid between group training and personal coaching. If you’re ready for 1-on-1 support to break through plateaus in strength, technique, or consistency, Club++ might be for you. Finally, we introduce the November theme: Move Your Mind. Because fitness isn’t just about your body it’s about your mental resilience, your routines, and your ability to lead by example. Join us as we roll out: The Walking Challenge, build momentum one step at a time The CHAD Hero Workout, honoring veterans and raising awareness for suicide prevention The Rowing Team Challenge, pushing together, mentally and physically If you want results, it starts with one decision: Stay engaged. Stay consistent. Never start over again. Why the new strength cycle is designed like a science experiment and how to measure your gains The exact movements and session breakdown (Olympic lifts, hypertrophy work, accessories) Why Focus Talks are essential for results and how they tie into your training plan How Club++ gives you personal coaching at a fraction of the usual cost What “Move Your Mind” means and how the November challenges connect movement and mental health The power of momentum heading into the end of the year Book your Focus Talk: escapistcrossfit.com/focus

    11 min
  8. Where Is Fitness Going?

    09/05/2025

    Where Is Fitness Going?

    In this freestyle episode, Rickard shares reflections from a recent interview about the future of fitness — and why most people still think of it as “just a hobby.” We dive into: • Why the mindset around “sport” vs. “fitness” is broken • How preventive care could change everything — even healthcare costs • What the Momentum Method really is (and how it helps members build unbreakable consistency) • How to adjust workouts based on sleep, stress, and readiness and why PRs shouldn’t be your only goal • What Club++ actually offers and how it fits into the Momentum Method Plus: the real numbers behind 1,000+ PRs and what we aim for next. It’s raw, unscripted, and personal. But that’s where real change begins.

    16 min
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Most people don't fail because they don't start. They fail because they restart too often. Never Start Over Again is a weekly Monday podcast hosted by Rickard Long — coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Escapist CrossFit in Berlin. Each episode is built for one moment: the start of your week. Not to motivate you. Not to lecture you. To shift something before you sit down. Every episode brings together three things: a story from history you probably haven't heard the right way, an idea from the world of business, science, or human behaviour, and one honest observation from the work of actually

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  • Creator
    by Rickard Long
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © by Rickard Long
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