I am always finding inspiration. For some reason, everything I see inspires me in some shape or form. I am inspired to be better than I currently am as well as to not be like the things I see that bother me. I've tried to change, to calm down, to be less intense or less serious or even less passionate but it lasts very little. I'm just not a calm guy who lets things slide. I'm intense, passionate and fired up. It's like telling Dan Gable to stop being so intense. It doesn't work. It will … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
STRONG Life 54: Jeff Nichols, Former Navy SEAL & Strength Coach Excellence
In episode 54 of The STRONG Life Podcast I connect with Jeff Nichols, a former Navy SEAL & owner of Virginia High Performance. I met Jeff at Sorinex Summer STRONG and he blew everyone away with his blend of being dialed in with science behind performance along with the mindset and practicality of coaching. When a Coach is open minded he is no longer a slave to everything he reads from a book or research study. Jeff epitomizes the relentless pursuit of excellence as a Coach, something I … [Read more...]
Navy SEAL Ethos, How Success Leaves Clues & Why Your Work Ethic Adds Up
Here is a small excerpt from The Navy SEAL Ethos to preface some of my influence behind the way I think and the way I pay attention to things: We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of my teammates and the success of our mission depend on me – my technical skill, tactical proficiency, and attention to detail. My training is never complete. Even before coming across The Navy SEAL Ethos I was analytic of my own training and life decisions for a very, very long time. It led me to … [Read more...]
Warrior Training & Defeating Mr. Resistance
Above, new art work at The Underground Strength Gym.... The day before I had a good workout. Not a Great workout, just good. Good is the death of Greatness, don't forget that. I was motivated to crush today's training and needed some heavy weights and to feel some pain. I call this a Warrior Workout. In this Video I explain how I went through this Warrior Workout, how I changed my mindset and how I overcame and punched Mr. Resistance in the face...... … [Read more...]
Limited Edition Underground Strength T Shirt [March, 2015]
Let me explain to WHY this shirt is important and why it's the most BadAss shirt we've ever released.... Every shirt I release has a special and unique meaning to them. When you put on our shirts, I want you to FEEL your Inner Warrior speaking to you. Maybe I'm just a deep guy or an intense guy but I don't want to change or try to hamper my passion. I want you to embrace it and become STRONGER because of it... … [Read more...]
How To Maximize Your Strength Gains & Greatness Through Being Relentless
I've been so friggin' inspired and fired up lately that it is ALL firing me up MORE, if you can imagine that. 1 thing that has been coming my way a lot is other Coaches reaching out for my help because they want to make change. They want to transform an average team into an extraordinary team. They want their gym to be filled with motivated athletes who are consistent and aggressive without always needing a reminder to work hard. What I remind them of is that if any of my training is to work, … [Read more...]
USC Cert Highlight & Random Thoughts [March 2015]
I've pumped up some east coast travels into overtime leading up to this summer with my seminar schedule. In addition, there are enough events happening at Underground Strength HQ in NJ for anyone who wants to be an aggressive learning machine. Let there be no mistake about it. If you want to succeed, you must DO THE WORK. AKA Hustle. Also of note, you must be strategic with every action you take. ALL upcoming events are listed HERE. [youtube width="640" … [Read more...]
The Warrior Mindset, Lifestyle & Training Around Injuries
After spending some time on the phone with a friend of mine who is veteran of war, we got into discussing what a "Warrior" is. I thought he was gonna tell me that no one should call themselves a Warrior UNLESS they fought in War. I was wrong. The conversation reminded me a bit of some of the times I spent talking life, lifting and being a Warrior with none other than The Ultimate Warrior. We didn't speak about men with guns. We spoke the misuse and misrepresentation of the word, … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 53: Chad Howse Talks Eating, Lifting & Living Like A MAN
I was fired up after reading Chad Howse's article on Viking Manhood Lessons. I was pumped to see someone online not solely focusing on your bicep peak or building a big chest. Chad "gets it". Training is for LIFE not just for snapping selfies with your hair looking perfect. Come on. Lift and LIVE on your own terms. Follow NO man, instead, follow your heart and your gut instincts. In this STRONG Life podcast Chad and I discuss the following: … [Read more...]