I love getting your questions and answering them. This question came in via my Instagram. My goal? To HELP YOU! Whatever it takes, that's what I want to do. The weight room and getting STRONG is the vehicle to help you develop greater Success, in ANY area of your life. This question is a GREAT one. It has to do with knowing when is the time, if ever, to quit something and leave something behind. My answer is different thanks to the struggles I have experienced in my life. Here's my thoughts … [Read more...]
Spartan Underground QnA 1: Toughest Life Lessons, Inspiration Through Exercise & Best Marriage Tip
Last weekend Joe DeSena stayed at my house and spent time at The Jersey Shore for the first time ever. His daughter and 2 boys met us at the beach and we got them in the water just as low tide ended and crushed some body surfing. The weekend was a whirlwind of fun where we mixed great family time with great food, wrestling, training and talking life and business. I asked for your questions to ask Joe on my Facebook Fan Page and as promised, I made it happen for you. Below is Pt 1. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Success Mindset & Passion for Life: QnA With Mark Smelly Bell
In this video with Mark "Smelly" Bell I discuss a common question I get. It's interesting because through lifting and training, I have learned to apply the lessons from the gym to my life. Smelly has done the same, so we discuss how to kick ass and take names in life. Smelly comes off as a very light hearted person but he has gone through some very tough times and learned to harness those emotions to create a highly successful business on his own terms, while doing what he loves: lifting heavy … [Read more...]
6 Tips On Success, Crushing Obstacles & Finding Motivation
“If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it. Your doubts and hesitations will infect your execution. Timidity is dangerous: Better to enter with boldness. Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid.” ~ Robert Greene, Author of Mastery ~ I remember when I STOPPED Giving a shit about the perfect workout along with perfect sets and reps. I stopped because I realized that perfection … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Conquer ANY Challenge
In mid September, me and a few close friends have a 26 hr, non stop Navy SEAL challenge. 2 former Navy SEALs (both friends of mine - although I safely assume they won't be my friend during this mission) will put my buddies and I through the ringer and I imagine it will be like a kick in the teeth AND the balls at the same time. But wanna know something? I am PSYCHED and can NOT wait to GO! The challenge is organized by former Navy SEAL, Mark Divine, the ass kickings will be led by 2 … [Read more...]
Fedor Training Underground
Fedor Emelianenko won a hard fought battle this past Saturday night. I was worried it was over. Scared this was going to be it, that he was going to be dethroned by the BIGGER Rogers. But his experience in the ring, his long, hard years training.....they payed off. While others train in fancy gymnasiums and around countless other people and camera crews, Fedor goes about things differently..... He trains in seclusion, eats properly, doesn't party, gets the rest he needs, spends time on … [Read more...]