When Everything Goes Wrong… And You Keep Going

Let’s just say... this week did not go how I planned. 😂

I started off with the best intentions.

📋 I made a clear plan.
🔒 I set distraction-free time by putting my phone in black-and-white mode and using Opal to block social media dopamine hits (more about that here on my Instagram).
🚀 I knew exactly which needle-moving activities I needed to focus on for my keynote, business, and training.

Sunday:
I taught my classes for the Pull-Up and Strong Feels Good ladies 💪, then spent the entire day scripting, refining, and customizing my keynote for the big event on Saturday—digging into pre-call notes, updating slides, and making sure I was solving the real problems for the audience.

Monday:
Super productive. Stayed on track with the keynote slides, feeling dialed in. ✅

Tuesday:
A full day of calls and podcasts 🎙️. I got to chat with some amazing Pull-Up Revolution students:

• A 70-year-old woman with 11 horses 🐎 excited to build her strength

• A kindergarten teacher 🏃‍♀️ training to crush her next Spartan Race

We mapped out their schedules, personalized their path, and showed them how our pull-up methodology isn’t just about pull-ups—it’s about life strength.

That night, I even had a date (yes, a real one!) at a friends-and-family opening of a new sandwich shop in Austin 🍔 called KnuckleSandwiches.

But then... things went sideways. Fast. 🚨

Tire Trouble 🚗… and a Masterclass in Adaptability

Driving home, my car started swerving.
Tire pressure reading: 11 (when it should be 35) 😬.

Tried to refill the tire... no luck. It wouldn’t hold air.

Turns out? The slow leak I’d been managing for two weeks?
Yeah. It fully gave out.

Cue a late-night parking lot scramble.

I called my friend (and honorary Dog Park President 🐶) John Chris for help.
He showed up with tools, a car jack... we flagged down a neighbor with a truck... only to realize the jack didn’t fit my car. 🤦‍♀️

The next day:
🚗 Bought a jack and a lug wrench at AutoZone.
🚗 Jacked up the car and removed the tire.
🚗 Took the tire to multiple shops (after being told wrong info online 🙄).
🚗 Finally got it replaced... $500 and an entire day later.

Frustrated? Yes.
Behind on work? Yes.
Ready to throw in the towel? Almost.

But this was my moment to live out my own RIGHT™ Framework:

• R – Recognize and Feel: I acknowledged the frustration.

• I – Identify What I Could Control: I couldn't change the tire situation—but I could problem-solve.

• G – Game Plan: Step-by-step: tools, tire shop, back in action.

• H – Hold Onto the Adaptable Mindset: Shifting and adjusting every time a wrench (literally) got thrown in.

• T – Take Delusional Action: I learned how to change a tire. I kept moving.

Travel Drama ✈️... and a Lesson in Resilience

Just when I thought the chaos was over...I had a Keynote in Atlantic City this Week! Fun fact last time I was in Atlantic City I was playing the role of a Zombie in the movie "Army of the Dead" 

Thursday morning: I packed, prepped, and Ubered to the airport at 4am.
Only to get a notification: ✈️ DELAYED until 2pm.

Fine, I thought. I’ll adapt.
Napped. Got back to work on my keynote.

Then: ✈️ FLIGHT CANCELLED.

Rebooked... to fly to Chicago, sleep in a sketchy airport hotel for 4 hours, and then fly to Philly. 😵‍💫

Was it exhausting? Absolutely.
Was it what I planned? Nope.

But I kept asking myself:

What if it’s all already going right?

The Reward: A Keynote That Changed Lives 🎤✨

After all the chaos… I finally arrived in Atlantic City.

I took a long shower, reviewed my keynote slides, rehearsed like crazy.

And Saturday?

I delivered the most powerful keynote of my life.

The women in the audience resonated deeply.
Tears. Laughter. Breakthroughs.
Real lives changed.

You can see some of the incredible responses at the end of this Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI9Si2ex6Qz/

(And if you're running an event and want that same transformational impact, let’s talk. Book me to speak here!)

Actionable Steps: How to Stay Strong When It All Goes Wrong

🔹 Feel Your Feelings—but Don't Camp There
It’s okay to feel frustration, sadness, exhaustion. Acknowledge it. Don’t set up a tent there.

🔹 Focus on the Next Step, Not the Entire Journey
Ask: “What’s the next small thing I can do?”

🔹 Adaptability > Perfection
Flexibility is a superpower. The goal isn’t to avoid hard things—the goal is to move through them.

🔹 Remember: Growth Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone
Every messy middle moment is shaping a future you can’t even imagine yet.

What’s New This Week:

🎙️ Podcast: “Get Unstuck Series” is LIVE
Bite-sized breakthroughs to help you move forward: Checkout the Podcast at: www.angela-gargano.com/podcast 

🎤 Speaking Gigs Now Open for 2025
Bring authentic, high-energy, actionable impact to your company or event—Details + Booking Form Here: www.angela-gargano.com/speaking 

💪 Pull-Up Revolution FREE Workshop for Women THIS Week! (Limited Spots) 
Sign-up to learn the exact steps I've used to help THOUSANDS of women get their first pull-up! www.angela-gargano.com/first-pullup 

FREE Pull-up Workshop for Women 35+ 💪🏼 (Watch the Replay)

I had a doctor come up to me and thank me for the work I am doing with the Pull-up Program. Because the pull-up isn't just about the skill. Its about increasing grip strength, overhead mobility and helping women feel powerful in their bodies again. 

The TOP indicator of overall health and longevity is Grip Strength and one of the TOP issues this doctor sees with women is that their overhead range of motion is lacking.

So this Workshop is for the women who are READY! Ready to do something they thought was impossible and improve the heck out of their lives! 

Sign-up + Watch the Replay instantly  

www.angela-gargano.com/first-pullup  

Will YOU be the next success story?! 

This isn’t just about pull-ups.

It’s about what’s possible when you refuse to settle.

When I met Betsey, she was living in Egypt, had zero gym access, no equipment…

and she STILL committed to her goal of getting her first pull-up.

She trained on the roof of her apartment…

lifting water bottles filled with sand

while the sun blazed down above her.

She didn’t wait for the “perfect” time.

She didn’t let her age, her location, or her resources define what she was capable of.

🔥 Today? She’s got 5 pull-ups.

FIVE.

And she’s in her 60s.

💭 Maybe you’re telling yourself…

➡️ “I don’t have the time.”

➡️ “I need to lose weight first.”

➡️ “I’m too old to do that now.”

➡️ “I don’t have the right equipment.”

Betsey is proof that none of that has to hold you back.

What matters is that you start—with the right plan and a community that has your back.

👯‍♀️ In Pull-Up Revolution, Betsey didn’t do it alone.

She had the support of expert coaches, real feedback, and a method designed for women 35+ who are DONE doubting themselves.

And now? She’s crushing goals and inspiring women around the world.

POV: You’re strong. You Workout. You’ve been consistent. But when it comes to pull-ups? You still feel stuck. 😩

That was Sarah.

She showed up to Pull-Up Revolution already powerful—but frustrated.

She knew she was strong… so why couldn’t she get her chin over the bar?

Well… 💥 14 days in, she nailed her FIRST pull-up.

And now? She’s repping 3 unassisted pull-ups like it’s no big deal.

And guess what?

➡️ The program isn’t even over yet.

This is your sign, friend.

Pull-ups aren’t about being younger, thinner, or spending more hours in the gym.

They’re about learning how to train the right muscles, in the right order, with a method built for real women—especially those 35+ who’ve done hard things and are ready to feel STRONG again.

☀️ And with summer coming? There’s never been a better time to reclaim your strength and confidence.

Because it’s not just about a pull-up.

It’s about the version of you that rises to the bar and says:

“If she can do it… so can I.”

CLICK HERE TO JOIN PULL-UP REVOLUTION

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What if it all goes right?!

The Perfect Keynote for Professionals, Teams, and Organizations

What if, instead of fearing the worst, you envisioned the best? What could you accomplish if you embraced every challenge as an opportunity? How might your team grow if they learned to see setbacks as stepping stones? We all face obstacles, uncertainty, and pressure—but not everyone knows how to turn these experiences into fuel for success. That’s where Angela Gargano steps in.

As a 6x American Ninja Warrior, fitness coach, and resilience expert, Angela has seen both sides of the journey—triumphant wins and crushing defeats. She’s known the frustration of setbacks, from tearing her ACL on national television to battling her way back to peak performance. Through it all, she developed a powerful mindset that not only helped her return stronger but also allowed her to thrive. Angela shares this mindset with audiences worldwide, showing them how to embrace their struggles, shift their perspectives, and take control of their lives.

What If It All Goes Right? is based on Angela’s R.I.G.H.T Framework: a powerful 5-step process designed to equip individuals and teams with the tools to overcome challenges, embrace change, and achieve extraordinary results. This keynote isn’t just about surviving tough times; it’s about using those moments to unlock new levels of strength, confidence, and potential. When you shift your mindset, you can unlock a world full of possibility and positivity. 

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