The year was 1993. I was 17 years old and had to wrestle off for the opportunity to wrestle in the districts my senior year. I clearly remember that quickly into the match I had a feeling of rapid fatigue in my muscles and lungs. I remember being frightened as fear quickly crept into my thoughts about how my body felt. I shut down and felt scared. I lost that wrestle off. I remember packing up my wrestling locker into a black garbage bag, and it was symbolic of a body bag at the time. It was … [Read more...]
Set A NEW Standard & Raise The Bar HIGHER
"He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. He who conquers others has physical strength. He who conquers himself is strong." There is a BIG problem with people today, of ALL ages. It's NOT everyone, but damn, this BS is running rampant. If everyone would apply themselves to the 20 X factor described in yesterday's blog, we would ALL be so freaking successful it isn't even … [Read more...]
POWERFUL Navy SEAL Speech from Richard Machowicz
I've learned a TON about myself, the TRUE meaning of TEAM, quitting, being mentally tough and succeeding in life and business during the past year than I have in a lifetime. It's been an amazing evolution as I learn more and more each day in my efforts to become a better person. I immersed myself in learning and getting out of my comfort zone. Much of that immersion came from Mark Divine's SEALFit and working closely with my friends and former SEALs; Quatro Deuce and Brad McLeod. It's … [Read more...]
Navy SEAL Training Tips
Not everyone wants to powerlift or use strongman training. Not everyone wants to throw heavy shit on their back or rip heavy shit off the ground. Hey, I can understand that AND respect it. I KNOW strength can be achieved through bodyweight workouts only. … [Read more...]