I'm returning home from an amazing trip to Vermont to help with our annual Spartan Wrestling Camp but this was also the FIRST time I took my son with me to Vermont. Simply going to Vermont to meet and work with Joe DeSena sends me into a mode of stepping up ALL my training, nutrition and lifestyle. I know that Joe will always throw a monkey wrench into what we're doing. For my son, I wanted him to experience the outdoors, the beauty and power of hiking the mountain and to escape from … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Squats Can Cure The All Too Common Complaining Syndrome
Does that person REALLY need to complain about ________? The answer? Probably not. What good does complaining REALLY do for anyone? Any time somebody complains to me about something that has NOTHING to do with them and matter of fact doesn't hurt them or anyone else, all I can think to myself is..... If this person would experience some struggles, like some 20 rep gut check squats, they would be minding own business! … [Read more...]
SPARTAN Life Wisdom; Adapt, Overcome & Improvise
In this Spartan Video from The Spartan Wrestling Camp, I join with Joe DeSena, Col. Nye and Charlie Pritchard to share Spartan Success Tips and Wisdom on "what it takes". The different between good and great. The ability to adapt, overcome and improvise. Whether you wrestle or not, doesn't matter. Success Leaves clues. Dig in and enjoy the video, but, more importantly, take ACTION from the lessons you learn from these Spartan Life Lessons. … [Read more...]
Strength Coach GREATNESS | AJ Roberts
In STRONG Life Podcast Episode 93, AJ Roberts and I discuss how Strength Coaches can achieve all around Success. AJ is a close friend of mine who is also a former world record holder Powerlifter from Westside Barbell. His experiences span from setting world records as a Powerlifter to being the brain behind multi million dollar businesses. And although we kick off the initial conversation with regards to financial success as a Strength Coach, it ALL comes full circle to The Relentless … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 88: SPARTAN FIT with Joe DeSena
In episode 88 of The STRONG Life Podcast, Joe DeSena & I discuss some AWESOME topics centering around: - Life & Business Lessons learned running Spartan Race Business as it keeps growing and evolving - The standard of Excellence & why we need to stop apologizing for having high expectations of others and ourselves - Having a Purpose In Life & how this will Drive you out of your darkest, toughest times! … [Read more...]
“You Can’t Do That” & Why I Choose Success Over Mediocrity
Lack of evolution..... Lack of forward progress..... THAT is stressful. Why not climb onward and upward? I know some don't care to change, some are perfectly happy to be exactly where they are, as they are. Something inside of me has me believing BIG time in others but this means nada when too many don't believe in themselves. In turn, you "grow up" and get older..... And, at age 25, 35, 45, 55.... … [Read more...]
Developing A TOUGH Mindset for Greater Success In ALL Areas Of Life
Last Thursday after shoulder surgery I was starting to act like an a--hole. My arm was completely shut down and numb from the anesthesia nerve block and The Doc told me I would not have the ability to move my left arm for about 24 hrs. No problem, right? It was amazing how I allowed my mind to crumble for a few moments as I began to complain about how my sling is choking my neck and other trivial, pathetic things. I needed someone to punch me in the face so I could wake up and realize that … [Read more...]
Why I Chase The Challenge VS Running From Challenges
I probably hated my Coaches at the time.... Called them names.... Got angry with them.... That was high school. Today, all I do is say "Thank you" for how hard they pushed me. They broke me down and built me into who I am today. From my knee injuries, to a broken nose, a torn rotator cuff.... I can trace back almost all of my success today to the lessons learned through the tough times in my high school wrestling room from 1989 - 1993. You must FEAR the comfort..... … [Read more...]
You Are EXACTLY Where You Want To Be
I came across quotes saying "You are exactly where you are meant to be" and to an extent, I believe this, but not fully. I believe it is more about You are exactly where you WANT to be. If you WANT something, then you find way and make it happen. I want to share with you a few lessons in "making it happen".... … [Read more...]
How To Raise Your Standards In Life AND Lifting
This past weekend my I crushed a unique Underground Strength Coach & L2L (Learn to Lift) Cert with Travis Mash down in North Carolina. Together, we raised our own standards to give the coaches and lifters the best experience ever. We raised our standards and spoke the night before The Cert over dinner at Travis' in laws beautiful farm home. We both wanted to go next level on what we had done before. It wasn't just about sharing more information, we wanted to make the entire experience … [Read more...]