Over the last 30 years, I have been continuously training at least one runner (sort of like an intern or mentee) at all times. I used to think knowing and telling my runners the steps was enough. Follow the playbook. Don’t screw it up. But I was wrong. I created L.O.C.K. (Learn, Own, Compress, Kaizen) to be used by people who want to adapt, grow, and crush it long-term. The steps might change — but when you understand the system, you win no matter what. This concept is core to everything we coach and train for every single person.