I don't know how long ago it was but someone gave me a powerful piece of advice regarding life and work, but mostly life.... He was telling me about the day that he looked forward to having X amount of dollars in the bank and then he can say "F**K You" to anyone. It immediately got me thinking that I NEVER wanted to be in a situation where I HAD to be in a relationship of any sort with someone. I ALWAYS wanted to be able to say "F**K You" not so much to people, but to any circumstance that … [Read more...]
Trust Your Gut Instincts: Advice On Life, Training & Business
Time to drop some truth. I see no other way to do things. The photo above, from Paolo Coelho speaks loud and clear. Do NOT lie to yourself. EVER. Trust your gut instincts. When you deny your gut instincts you are denying one of the most powerful things your mind and body have. In the end, denying your true feelings will more than likely lead to the wrong path. In this Video I discuss mistakes I've made in life and business that I deep down knew were wrong, but I got caught up being a sheep, … [Read more...]
Spartan Life 101: The Human Food Chain, Survival of The Fittest, Life & Business Success
These videos are going to make you think about what it REALLY takes to succeed in life. - Is there a "Human Food Chain"? - Does survival of the fittest still exist? - How to NOT allow society to shape you the way it shapes other people and how to avoid being a follower and part of the herd..... Check out this conversation with Joe DeSena when we get to the top of the mountain after climbing the 1 mile Death Race Staircase as well as our conversation in his backyard about lessons we've … [Read more...]
NEW Underground Strength Coach Cert Dates Open!
I've got the doors open for the FIRST 3 USC Cert Courses in 2014 and discounted BIG time for early bird, go getter, hard charging, BAD MOFOs. I haven't traveled outside of NJ, Austin & Alexandria, Va through the years and with so many people asking it's simply time to make it happen. The Certification is constantly evolving as out attendees are evolving, showing up smarter, stronger and more knowledgeable, the Cert has become better every time. From our program design methods, to coaching … [Read more...]
Men Need To Start Being MEN Again!
It's amazing, yet it never ceases to amaze me. Interesting and ironic at the same time. But seriously, WTF is going on with men nowadays? The intensity is gone, the gossip is like a group of women, the weakness of mind and body is at an all time high and the excuses just don't stop coming. My thoughts explained..... Don't move forward if you're a sensitive cry baby contributing to the Pussification of American … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Mental Toughness
My thoughts on how Strength Coaches should be thinking and performing in today's world. If you get pissed then I'm likely talking about you. [youtube width="640" height="380"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKfgX39zb-k[/youtube] USC Cert in Austin is Filling Up FAST - Click HERE to Get IN Before The Price Increases (Save $300) Training For Gold Seminar at Underground HQ in Edison, NJ Is Almost HERE, 4 Spots Left - Click HERE … [Read more...]
8 Navy SEAL Self Confidence Tips
I just returned from a TRUE vacation. NO computer, NO phone, NO connection to the outside world except for my my wife, my kids and my in laws. I ALMOST didn't go on vacation, but, I've been going through a LOT of soul searching lately and this vacation away from my "life" was a HUGE step for me. These 8 tips from Navy SEAL, David Rutherford REALLY spoke to me. I hope they help you as much as they helped me..... [youtube width="640" … [Read more...]
3 Strength AND Conditioning Tips
It's GREAT to be Strong. It's GREAT to be Conditioned..... But it's BEST when you have BOTH Strength AND Conditioning. If I can pit one example of this I'll use my friend, Jim Wendler, shown in videos below. He keeps everything simple. … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Improving Your Deadlift – A MUST Read For ALL Men
[youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DchUE6Wy67s&t=2m23s[/youtube] There are a few critical things you want to do that will help strengthen YOUR Deadlift. Notice I put the CAPS on. Some of these tips will need to be tweaked for YOU. That happens when YOU get in there and LIFT. Less Reading, MORE Lifting. Every MAN should have a Strong Deadlift. EVERY MAN..... A 2 x bodyweight deadlift should be the minimum goal. Let's get after it.... … [Read more...]
USC Cert Is Coming to Austin, Texas
You've heard me talk about how The USC Cert has changed lives. It's true. I've been to events, met people, experienced events, etc that have changed my life forever. It's in my blood to help this happen to others as well. I can't allow my cert to simply about training, exercise, working out, etc. I bring my passion, share it, open my mind up to you.... I am an OPEN book for you and I see NO other way to run this cert, EPIC is the least I will allow it to be! Check out Underground … [Read more...]