Here we go! Iron Roots Podcast ep. 6. This episode is about 1 of my favorite AND most recommended books, Arnold's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. It was the mid 80s and I wasn't even a teenager yet, I was 11 years old or so and it was the Summer time in Israel. I was with my older brother and we walked to the local book store in town because my brother was getting into the whole training thing. He knew that the better athletes were strong and big so if he wanted success he was gonna … [Read more...]
How Changing Your Environment Can Change Your Life?
The Spartan Way. Always Learning, Always Taking Action. A Great Book Can Change Your Life! _________________ If you have been following me for some time, you KNOW I am a BIG believer in reading. I love books because books have changed my life. So when I come across the right books, I get fired up and have to share the lessons learned. But what is better than books? The answer........ … [Read more...]
“There Is Always Room for a Man of Force”
Orison Swett Marden / An Iron Will “I WILL.” “There are no two words in the English language which stand out in bolder relief, like kings upon a checkerboard, to so great an extent as the words‚ I will. ‘There is strength, depth and solidity, decision, confidence and power, determination, vigor and individuality, in the round, ringing tone which characterizes its delivery. It talks to you of triumph over difficulties, of victory in the face of discouragement, of will to promise and … [Read more...]
Winners Never Cheat [Success Code]
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I say it all the time, read every day, at least 2 pages. It will be one of the most powerful things you can do to add success to your life. I have been finding amazing books since my early teenage years and nowadays with the internet and being able to find used books for often times less than $1, you have zero excuses. I am currently reading an AWESOME book and it's pushing me to greater levels in many ways: mind, body, soul, business and life in general. I share some favorites from the book … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 10 – John Welbourn, Power Athlete, CrossFit Football & Do Or Die Attitude
In this Episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, Episode # 10, I interview 9 year NFL veteran, John Welbourn, the founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ. As expected, we dig deep into what it takes to Live and Lead with a Strong Mind, Strong Body & a STRONG Life. Here's Just some of what we discuss in this episode of The STRONG Life: - Intro QnA with your truly on the differences between training adults vs training athletes at The Underground Strength Gym - How did the idea for … [Read more...]
Why You MUST Read Daily – Part 2
“Properly, we should read for power. Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one’s hand.” –Ezra Pound After Part 1 of 'Why You MUST Read', there was awesome feedback and I've had countless requests to bang out a part 2. Well, here ya go.... Inside this video: - WHY You MUST Read! - What books are in The Underground Strength Library VS what books stay beside my bed at night? - How do I organize reading to inspire myself for work or … [Read more...]
Purposeful Primitive Book Review
Above, Kirk Karwoski, world record powerlifter trained under Marty Gallagher, Author of The Purposeful Primitive. One week ago I got a new training book I ordered in the mail, 'The Purposeful Primitive'. It's been a while since I got excited about a book that was published in today's day and age. Most of the info I tend to find accurate, effective and awe inspiring is at least a few decades old but this book has shocked me! All I can say is this: Holy s**t is this book rockin' my world! … [Read more...]