There's a of of talk out there regarding success and how it should NOT be a grind, that it should be easy. When the truth is, it IS hard. There's no 2 ways about it. Whether it's athletics, academics, career, business, etc - success takes WORK. And I KNOW, it has been a while since I have shared a STRONG Life Insider. Well, sometimes I feel like talking instead of writing. Nobody wants to hear about my crazy schedule, anyway. So, without further ado, here we go: … [Read more...]
Ep. 237 | The BIG Business Mistakes Among Strength Coaches
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 237, HERE WE GO! I don't like to dedicate full episodes to the business aspect but sometimes, it is a must. Time to step UP and get after it. I've been getting the same question on the regular and it consistently comes from Coaches who are not researching and not investing in themselves from both a time and financial standpoint. The quote that keeps hitting home to me is this: People who pay, Pay attention! If you're a Strength Coach or Entrepreneur of any … [Read more...]
225 | Donny Pritzlaff, 1 of the BEST Coaches & Humans I Know
Here we go, STRONG Life Podcast ep. 225 with 1 of my favorite people on the planet, Donny Pritzlaff. The best way I can prepare you for this episode is that I've got vert few people who I can merely mention their name or just think about them, and it makes me work harder & work to become better at LIFE. 1 of those rare few is Donny Pritzlaff. I worked with Donny while at Rutgers and out of all the Coaches I have worked with through the decades, I connected with Donny the most. We … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider 44 | Consistency & Doing WORK
STRONG Life Insider ep. 44, here we GO! This episode is a short, to the point podcast on 2 things that everyone KNOWS about yet far & few between ARE about. There are talkers and there are DOERS. There are those who write about it, Instagram about it and TALK about it and then the RARE few actually DO THE WORK. Here's what it takes..... … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider Ep. 43 | Be TOUGHER Than Your Excuses
How many excuses can people come up with? Listen, I HATE my OWN excuses. But hearing everyone else with their excuses that never end makes me realize, holy sh-t, I am NOT on their level of weakness. Yes, I know, I know, who am I to judge? But here I am, judging, getting fired UP, hoping this short STRONG Life Insider fires YOU up so you can destroy anything that dares stand in your way. This episode is after receiving 2 replies to my newsletter from men who are TOUGH. Men who are … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 219 – Martin Rooney & Zach Share Their 50 Combined Years of Coaching Wisdom
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 219 with my man, THE Martin Rooney! Martin was actually my FIRST ever guest on The STRONG Life Podcast and here we are, 7 years later! Man does time fly! This episode can be summed as THE Wisdom Episode for Coaches. You see, Martin and I have a combined 50 years as Coaches, maybe more! I began training and coaching athletes in a hospital fitness center in 1995. In 1993 I was already coaching wrestling. Martin has been at it since the mid 90s and … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast Ep 215 | Choose the Ball or the Sword
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 215, Here we GO! This is a short, yet powerful episode where I discuss the influence of Shogun Assassin, where you must Choose the Ball or the Sword. This is about training AND life. I also announce 3 winners who left a 5 star review so make sure you listen to see if you can be next! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider Ep 42 | The Infamous “Special Cheeseburger” & Turning Pro
Here we GO! STRONG Life Insider Podcast Ep. 42. In this episode I share a story of the infamous "special cheeseburger" I ordered and the lessons learned in Excellence. How in the world does a "special cheeseburger" relate to excellence? You will never know unless you listen and get your learn on! In addition, I talk about the influence of 1 of my favorite books ever, Steven Pressfield's Turning Pro. Enjoy the show! Oh, make sure you listen to the end as I have a special gift … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider Ep. 41 | Lessons from Prison, Samurais + 3 GREAT Books
STRONG Life Insider, Episode 41: Lessons from Prison, Samurais + 3 GREAT Books. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on training for life, great books I am reading and lessons from The Samurai Warrior. The Training for Life concept is always on my mind. I sometimes watch prison documentaries as they remind me how easy my life is in comparison, and, they inspire me to keep training hard. The world has proven to be a dangerous place and it's always better to Always Be Ready vs the … [Read more...]
How to Build BEAST Athletes Without the BS Fads & Gimmicks in the Strength & Conditioning Industry
Here we go, Fam! This is a HUGE post with 2 BONUS episodes for The STRONG Life Podcast. Bonus # 1: This episode was a Great interview with DJ Hillier, a CrossFit Games Athlete and gym owner. This was a GREAT chat on the Strength & Conditioning methods I have been using and evolving at The Underground Strength Gym. I never would have imagined to see so much BS out there in the strength & conditioning industry but it's here and I have NO time for it. There is a unique view I … [Read more...]
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