Our Mission: Do Hard Things.

In HARD THINGS, we do exactly that—HARD THINGS.  We seek them out. We lean into them.

We believe growth lives on the edge of discomfort.  We don’t shy away from challenges—we chase them. Because doing HARD THINGS isn’t just about grit; it’s about transformation. It’s about discovering what you're truly capable of when comfort is stripped away and only your character remains.

We push our mental and physical limits—not to prove something to the world, but to prove something to ourselves. Every hard thing we face is a step toward becoming stronger, sharper, more resilient. It’s not about perfection—it’s about persistence. It’s about showing up, again and again, even when it's tough, even when it's inconvenient, even when it hurts. We don’t back down. We don’t give up. Every challenge is a chance to get tougher, stronger, sharper.

We understand that hard things don’t get easier—we get stronger. We embrace the resistance. We do the reps. We build the muscle—mental, emotional, physical. Because success, growth, and confidence are earned in the hard places most people avoid.  We’re not here for shortcuts. We’re here to level up.
To lead. To inspire. To raise the standard—for ourselves and everyone around us.

We do HARD THINGS.

This is the way. This is the work. This is HARD THINGS.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Anyone interested in improving their motivation yo do HARD THINGS.

INSTRUCTOR

Randy Floyd, LSCSW, Founder, Clinical Level Therapist

Randy is the founder of Midwest Anxiety. He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who is an optimist and passionate about helping people focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do. Randy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tapping into a person's strengths are the most essential components of the therapeutic experience. Randy is passionate about changing the way we do mental health. He is focused on making mental health normal, a positive experience. He is also adamant about doing mental health differently. Randy believes the "old ways" suggest mental health is for the "broken" or "mentally ill." Randy believes that "Everyone Struggles." Sure. Some people struggle more than others, but everyone struggles with something. With this belief, Randy is focused on providing a wide range of programs and services to help people be mentally well ;) Go give Randy a fist bump on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

LOCATION

Check the Club for location details. You can connect before and after the class with your peers and Instructor in The Club for additional support, discussion, and resources.

FULL ACCESS TO THE CLUB

In addition to participating in the Chess Tournament,, you’ll have FULL access to The Club. The Club is where you can participate in other classes and games, connect with your Chess friends, ask all your questions, get additional resources, and receive support on many different topics. As a member of The Club, you’ll have 24/7/365 access to others with similar struggles, Midwest Anxiety’s full resource library, Live Club discussions, classes and much more. The Club is your curated digital mental health experience at your finger tips.

Get Early Access to the Club!! Don't want to wait until the Chess Tournament starts to connect with others, getting resources, and getting your questions answered? We got you. Jump in The Club today before the game starts.

FEE

FREE with a Club Membership.

REGISTRATION

Seating is limited. To guarantee an seat, please register early.