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“Train for LIFE” – WHAT Does It REALLY Mean?

Sometimes I get lost and don’t realize that MANY people struggle with motivation to train and motivation to be GREAT in LIFE. Look at the motivational videos on youtube compared to instructional videos, the motivational videos have MILLIONS of views.

Hero’s Journey: Do You Have The Guts To Say, “F**K YOU!”?

I don’t know how long ago it was but someone gave me a powerful piece of advice regarding life and work, but mostly life…. He was telling me about the day that he looked forward to having X amount of

Spartan Underground QnA II: What Is The BEST Way to Prep for Spartan Race?

In this episode of The Underground Strength Coach Meets Spartan QnA Joe DeSena answers the following questions: 1) What is the BEST way to prepare for The Spartan Race? 2) How many burpees does Joe do on average every day

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

5 Ways To Overcome Life Obstacles

In this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I wanted to share some tips in overcoming obstacles after I came across a YouTube comment. I also want you to read the quote in the photo above, by Helen Keller, and

Is The “Perfect Workout” Holding Back Your Bad Assery?

My wife would tell me I HAD to put the air conditioning on for the athletes. I told her I would. I didn’t want her worrying. Then, I told the athletes, if my wife ever asks you guys if I

A Day In My Life: Productivity Tips, Controlling Your Time & Health Tips

I’m always asked what a day in my life looks like. Well, during the school year, things are one way, during the summer, things are a completely different way, ha ha. Both are AWESOME, Both are NEVER perfect but I’ll

STRONG Life Ep. 26: 3 Tips To Start Your Day with POWER to Maximize Success

“How do you get so much done and still have time to train and time to be with your family?” That is the common question I get asked so I went ahead and crushed a solo STRONG Life podcast to

10 Memories From 6 Years Old & 20 Pieces of Advice for My Son On His 6th Birthday

June 26th, 2014 Today my son turns 6 years old. Time flies too fast. I track time with my own memories. I remember being 6 years old like it was yesterday. Here I am, 38 years old and I worry

Important Lessons I’ve Learned About Money & Life

Have you ever used these words: “I can’t afford that….” “I don’t have the money right now….” “That’s too expensive…” Or, maybe you’ve heard other people throw those words around loosely. Being a Coach for several decades now and an

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