This is an excerpt from my book, IRON JOURNEYS. He was a quiet man. He got away from the busy streets and found himself some land and built a cabin with a few old friends. He told me he paid them with the game he hunted but it was not work for he and his friends. He said they loved the time together and it was a "friends helping friends" gig. Friends that help each other yet don't ask for anything in return. I thought to myself how perfect it sounded. He didn't pay much mind … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Be STRONG, Successful & Awesome
I'm fired up as I'm hitting the road to drive down to North Carolina tomorrow. Travis Mash and I will be crushing our seminar together and the next one will be here in NJ. My drive is going to be about 9 hours. And when I get to think about driving, I get to think about how many excuse makers there are. I question where they acquire this attitude of convenience over excellence. I've held seminars where I flew 4, 5 + hours and people within 45 minutes driving said, "Let me know when you're … [Read more...]
The 7 BEST Exercises to OWN Your Training
Above, Photo of Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink's Garage Gym Aftermath. Here I am, the day after an emotional fundraiser for The Navy SEAL Foundation. After the fundraiser ended I was hit with a TON of emotion. Sharing the reason WHY I support Military so much and my memory of 9-11 and my gratitude for my families safety, it chokes me Up BIG time. I woke up and my mind is racing. Again. Perhaps it's age. Perhaps it is regret. Perhaps the only thing I can do about it is to keep on keeping on. The … [Read more...]
What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing!?
Don't be shocked when you read this. We're ALL human. There is weakness in ALL of us. In my mind, weakness is evil, so it pisses me off and inspires me into action. It's 8:15 PM on a Monday night. My gym is over 90 degrees and my energy has been put towards MANY things: Waking up at 5 AM to do work on the beautiful interwebs. Playing Tennis with my kids and losing against my 9 year old daughter (Truth) Driving 45 minutes to the gym and 45 minutes lies ahead of me to get home I'm … [Read more...]
You Have Greater Potential Than You Know!
If you think too much, and most people do, you will never reach your potential. You will dissect everything and find out 100 reasons why you can't, when all you need is 1 BIG reason WHY you CAN. You are truly capable of Greatness. In this Video, I explain how you must change your mind so you can ultimately change your life. This Video is critical to watch. See below. … [Read more...]
It’s Dangerous Out There & 9 Life Lessons For A STRONG Life
Here's some straight talk about LIFE and how to stay STRONG, even when the cards are stacked against you. Pay attention to detail and remember that success leaves clues. You might think this post is jaded or that this is a negative way of thinking, but I've learned in my lifetime to literally always sleep with one eye open. As soon as you relax and think that everything is all good you become vulnerable. I used to NOT think like this. I thought everyone had a heart, everyone was genuine and … [Read more...]
The Potential To Be The HERO Of Your Own Movie
Holy shyt does time go FAST. I'm almost 40 as I write this and I feel like 6 years old and riding my bike with my friends just happened yesterday. So, if you're thinking about doing something that your heart and gut instincts keep reminding you about, NOW is the time. As Joe Rogan says, "Be the hero of your Own Movie!" When I was asked about life's adventure, here is my answer to ALL of you.... … [Read more...]
Random Thoughts Feb. 3, 2015
Limited Edition Underground Strength Zip Up Hoodie Available HERE Just some random thoughts with absolute zero fucks running through my mind lately. - People are "facebooked out". What does that mean? It means they spend so much time on facebook seeing what everyone else is doing, commenting on stupid shyt, that they don't know how to learn like they used to from other blogs. They prefer to pay attention to things that last as fast as you can swipe a finger across their phone. … [Read more...]
3 Renegade Documentaries That Changed My Life
Is this blog even about building muscle anymore? Why all this life talk? I assume, these are some of the thoughts fleeting the minds of many visitors. I have an inner drive to express myself. I don't want people here if all they care about are the weights they lift. That is a 1 sided boring life for me. I want to connect, communicate, teach and inspire people who want to succeed in LIFE, both in AND out of the gym. THAT is the essence of living The STRONG Life. Let me explain why..... … [Read more...]
Reclaim Your Originality – WARRIOR Wisdom
How do you know what to do in life? Who do you listen to? Listen to others or your gut instincts? How do you know what direction to take & when to take it? Should you ask others for permission or advice? A POWERFUL lesson I've learned from The Warrior and I HAD to share it with you..... … [Read more...]