Hey there! Welcome to the first episode of From the Founder with me, Josh Anderson, the creator of DIY Active. It took me a while—about 7 years—to write this first piece. What took so long, you ask? Well, let me explain.
It all goes back to the dedication needed to achieve your dreams. To really go after your goals, you need to give it your all and be completely genuine. Let me share how it all started.
Last weekend, I was working on DIY Active once again, juggling emails, doing outreach, and catching some of the Olympics on TV. DIY Active began as Always Active Athletics, aiming to help people get fit no matter where they were, especially those who found the gym intimidating or couldn’t make it there.
Over the years, DIY Active has evolved into much more. It’s now a full-blown lifestyle site with hundreds of authors, thousands of followers, millions of readers, and the motto “Home fitness for everyone.” Our goal has always been to help people reach their full potential, achieve their life goals, and find true happiness. While we’ve made big strides in at-home fitness, we still need to work on helping people find true happiness—the very reason I started this company.
So, back to watching the Olympics. An athlete had just nailed one of the best ski runs of her life, and the anticipation while she waited for her score was intense. When her score finally flashed on the screen, she realized she had won a medal, and her smile was pure joy. That infectious happiness is what I want everyone to experience.
I realized that this kind of happiness—achieving goals and feeling true joy—is what I wanted to help people find through DIY Active. Over the years, as the site grew to reach more people, I lost sight of this. But watching the 2018 Winter Olympics reminded me of this crucial, missing piece.
To truly connect with everyone and help them find happiness, I need to let my guard down. I’ve never wanted to be the face of DIY Active, preferring to let the authors and the brand shine. But to build genuine connections, this needs to change. So, I’m committed to a new approach.
If I’m going to help people achieve their aspirations and find success in life, I have to be authentic. I have to put myself out there. Here’s the plan: I’ll help people find the right programs to reach their goals, even if it means pointing them somewhere other than DIY Active. From nutrition and exercise to meditation and lifestyle tips, we’ll help you find the answers and achieve your dreams. Think of DIY Active as your goals’ concierge service—we’re here for you!
The main takeaway is this: no matter where you are on your journey or how tough it seems, you’re on this path for a reason. Even if it’s not clear now, your journey is helping you grow and get ready for the next chapter, and we’re here to support you. Enjoy the ride!
We all go off-track sometimes. It took me 7 years to realize I had strayed from my dream! But with a solid support system and persistence, you can get back on course. Keep going!
