As someone who has been around competitors a lot over the past ten years, I often get desensitized to all of the…unique things that competitors do when preparing for a contest. Recently, I was in a conversation with someone that’s new to our sport, or world I like to call it, and it’s always nice […]
The body weight scale can be a very scary thing for many people. People often build up so much of their expectations, their definitions of fitness success, and have a strong emotional attachment to the number that shows up when they step on the scale. It should not be that way! The scale is ONE […]
Consistency is one of the most important aspects of achieving any goal. Sticking to your meal plan is essential and will produce incredible results quickly. That’s easier said than done! Here are five tips for sticking to your meal plan and not missing those metabolism building meals! Plan ahead Proper preparation is the number […]
Competing can be a big decision and it impacts all areas of your life. I’m not psychologist, nor would I consider myself an expert, but I’ve experienced enough contest preps personally, as a husband to a pro competitor, a coach of hundreds of athletes, and gym owner, to make a few observations. I believe anyone […]
Perennial Seller By Ryan Holiday Published 2017 Why I write book reviews, outlines, and reflections (link to bottom of page) It’s no secret I’m a fan of Ryan’s work. I pre-ordered my copy of Perennial Seller while reading Ego is the Enemy, and couldn’t wait for this book to drop. Not only do […]
Let Your Life Speak By Parker J Palmer Published 2000 Why I write book reviews, outlines, and reflections (link to bottom of page) This book is a gold mine of vocational wisdom that I would recommend to just about anyone. If you have ever wondered “what’s my purpose?” or “am I […]
The Obstacle Is The Way Ryan Holiday Published: 2014 Why I write book reviews, outlines, and reflections (link to bottom of page) I read Ryan’s latest book Ego is The Enemy last year and loved it. I would describe it as philosophy in modern language, with great examples to illustrate the concepts, and […]
“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee I started studying productivity as a means to deal with the work load that progress and success brings. You plan for certain accomplishments but you don’t necessarily plan for the opportunities that come up along the […]
Reading statistics continue to drop, but it’s very clear that reading is one of the most common habits amongst successful people. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” —Richard Steele I’ve always enjoyed reading. I don’t know if it comes from the days my mom used to read me the […]
The last 10 years, and even more so in the last 5 years we have seen a brand new and exciting business model emerge from the world of social media. People have now become Professional Social Media Influencers. What was once limited to models, professional athletes, television stars and more traditional forms of influence has […]
