I recall my high school years of training for hours on end. I would get dropped off at the gym and literally live there until the gym would almost close. Endless hours of training seemed "normal" to me. Everyone has a different sense of "normal" and I try my best not to judge but I have a difficult time relating to those who make endless excuses. I would always have different training partners because I would get frustrated with others and looking back, I was also frustrated with … [Read more...]
WHY Life Is GOOD!!
Sometimes I catch myself complaining or pulling an ol' "poor me" conversation in my head and man, it gets me fired UP! The conversation in my head sounds so weak it is pathetic. I realize how weak it is to complain when other people complain to me about things that don't effect anyone, including the complainer. When life gets too easy, you start complaining about nonsense. When life gets too easy, you begin forming opinions about topics that you are not even remotely qualified to talk … [Read more...]
Why Some Athletes Are NOT Tough!?!?
This blog post will evolve as I evolve but for now, I am standing my ground on something I have picked up on tremendously over the past few years. I've learned this when it comes to understanding why some athletes are tough and competitive while others couldn't care less if they lost / lose over and over again. After working with over 1,000 athletes at The Underground Strength Gym, I've come across kids who simply do NOT care. They will cancel workouts 5 minutes before their schedule, … [Read more...]
Small Victories for Mental Toughness
"Just find an excuse to WIN." When I want to build my mental toughness a mere extra 1%, I don't view the big goal, I take it 1 small step at a time. If I'm running, just get to the next telephone pole.... If I'm hitting a set of 20 rep squats, just get to 8, then 10, then 12.... When I get to 20.... I do 1 more, a few more times. It all adds up and these small victories build upon themselves, building momentum and in turn, greater mental toughness. During a recent training session with 1 of … [Read more...]
3 Reasons To Train Like A SAVAGE
Men need to train like uncontrolled savages & stop being so damn pretty when it comes to training & workouts. Start doing this at least SOME of the time. Not all of the time, but 1 x week, make it happen. Intense, Uncomfortable, Tough Workouts are GREAT for the mind AND body. The body is always capable of more, but through those perfect workouts that follow the perfect program design system and the best sets and reps, you NEVER truly develop your Inner Savage. I love telling the … [Read more...]
5 Minutes & 7 Simple Workouts to a STRONGER Mind, Body & LIFE
The Crew after a rafting trip during the USC Spartan Mastermind. The weekend was loaded with Uncomfortable training that helped everyone break through barriers in their mind, their body and their life / business. Hard Training Builds Tough Men. I wish I could tell you I had special skills that you don't have that have led me to achieving success in business, in training (getting stronger, packing on muscle) or anywhere else. Even my setbacks don't set me back permanently. It's all temporary … [Read more...]
HOW & WHEN You Will Truly Become STRONG [Mind, Body, Spirit]
Perfection is the enemy. It gives you a false state of security. Nothing is truly perfect. You CAN build a body that looks great through pretty boy training but you will not develop the mind beyond the norms of everyone else. Do you want to be like "everyone else" or do you want to build a greater armor, a strong YOU, mind, body and spirit? This is how..... … [Read more...]
Harness Your Fear To Lift Heavier & Get STRONGER
I ain't gonna lie. I was nervous and actually kind of scared. It's been a LONG time since I felt any fear entering a training session. I was at Mark "Smelly" Bell's Super Training Gym in Sacramento, Ca. I had watched the videos for years and years, before I even owned my warehouse for The Underground I had seen guys killing weights in Smelly's gym. I had never deadlifted with bands from a platform before and I was feeling run down from all the flying and sleep deprivation. My thoughts started … [Read more...]
Navy SEAL Gives His Top 5 Mental Edge Tips To Live By
Tip #1 Believe in Yourself This is the foundation of mental conditioning. If you don’t believe in yourself and have self confidence then all other techniques will not work. How do you do this? Use physical conditioning as your method and take baby steps. Work daily to make progress. This will slowly build your confidence over time. Don’t try to take on too big a task too quick as this is a recipe for disaster. With a good base you can move to the second step. Tip #2 Focus on the … [Read more...]
You Can See It In Their Eyes
The eyes say a lot about the person. You can get a vibe from someone by looking at their eyes. If you've seen Rocky III, you recall Apollo talking about "that look". The Eye of The Tiger is what Apollo called it. I pay attention to these details, especially when training athletes. Those who have that look are those who will rise above and fight through all the training. Those who don't have that look are those I will need to build and transform. And unfortunately, some will never … [Read more...]