fbpx
  • Start Here
  • Consultation
  • Store
  • Podcast
  • Get Certified
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Course Login

Zach Even-Esh

Blog » “You Can’t Do That” & Why I Choose Success Over Mediocrity

“You Can’t Do That” & Why I Choose Success Over Mediocrity

by Zach Even - Esh 9 Comments

UndergroundStrengthGym-NJ3

[youtube width="700" height="400"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THopw4BiKvY[/youtube]
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......
 
You STILL do NOT believe in yourself because no one told you it's OK to be GREAT.
No one encouraged you to be AWESOME.
 
I had this conversation w Joe DeSena in our recent podcast Here.
 
And we were getting fired up because we want other to be fired up for their own success, BUT.....
 
I told Joe, NOT everyone can be great.
 
The REALITY is that we need those who are happy with "good enough", happy with average and even those who don't care that they are completely at the bottom of the bucket.
 
Think about business, schools, sports, etc.

The cream of the crop rises to the top.
 
There truly can NOT be Everyone being the best. That would be a fantasy land.
 
The top only has so much room.
 
This might be a conversation relative to the "What wolf are you feeding?"
 
This is NOT a conversation on "world domination" - for crying out loud that is some crazy ego trip BS. Every time I hear someone talk about "world domination" I sense a BIG ego trip that has little if anything to do with genuinely helping others.
 
How about genuinely caring for others so you give it your all? That would be a novel idea for many.
And for yourself.....
 
How about giving yourself the opportunity to be great, which you ARE capable of.
 
As James Altucher says, "Choose Yourself".
 
So here we go.....
 
I'm Moving forward with a 3rd location of The Underground Strength Gym. I resisted the idea at first but standing still and denying my mission of helping athletes change their lives through strength felt wrong.

Your gut instincts are powerful.

 
Why Else am I going for it?
 
MANY Reasons....

Here's just a few.

The BIG reason is, it truly breaks my heart seeing kids getting beat up in sports....

I watch a Football team get crushed, season after season.

A wrestler never winning a match.

A Basketball player getting cut from the team.

These kids need help. They need a mentor and leaders in their life, not negativity.

It breaks my heart more when I care more about the success of these kids more than their own parents care, or, more than the kid cares himself....

I am not God. I'm just trying to do some good in this world.

Here's another reason......
 
YEARS ago we worked with an athlete who was a wrestler.
 
He had a record with a 90% + LOSING Record.
 
The next season, he had a 90% + WINNING record.
 
The next year, The Dad told me they're done training at The Underground.
 
Found a place 5 minutes from home and 50 bucks cheaper.
 
Convenience over Excellence.
 
MANY take that Option.
 
I also realized, as a parent myself, time is crucial.
 
We sometimes just can NOT do things or get places due to being in too many places at one time.
 
It is NOT a $$$ thing, I can assure you.
 
I've seen parents with cars in the 50-100K range and talk about price.....
 
I've seen parents who gamble every weekend or choose beers and martinis on the weekend and talk about price.....

I can't help those kids until their parents help themselves and make different decisions. Better decisions? Who am I to judge, even though I do judge! ha

I want kids to have the opportunity. But here's the thing about opportunity, this photo says it all.

Do it. Opportunity is knocking..... #UndergroundStrengthGym #UndergroundStrengthClub #Edison #Manasquan #STRONGLife #Success

A photo posted by Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) on Jul 7, 2016 at 5:38am PDT

 
I believe in what we do with our training system with all my heart..... The positive changes of mind, body & life it gives to these kids..... The training is always evolving, always improving.

What you see on video does NO justice. The training changes from 1 group to the next, day by day, better and better. Why? Because the kids deserve us getting better, NOT resting on our laurels and patting ourselves on the back as Coaches.

I also believe in "going for it".....
 
I encourage ALL our athletes to Go BIG in sports AND Life and I can't talk about it unless I LIVE the Code myself.
 
Greatness and Success are Choices.
 
ALL are capable, the far and few between DO IT!
 
Round 3 of The Underground Strength Gym.

I've heard "You can't do that....." a million times by now. It's the BIGGEST joke I ever heard.

I've learned that there is always a way.

Live The Code 365,

--Z--

(Visited 103 times, 1 visits today)

Filed Under: Announcements, Articles, AWESOME Business, AWESOME Life, Live The Code, Mental Toughness, Motivation, Success, Videos, Zach's Workouts Tagged With: choose yourself, destroy mediocrity, edison nj gym, gym, james altucher, joe desena, manasquan gym, nj strength coach, spartan up, strength & conditioning coach, strong life podcast, Success, underground strength coach, underground strength gym, warehouse gym

FREE gifts & advice

Unnamed_(1)

Get exclusive training advice from me, Zach Even-Esh, and I'll also send you these FREE gifts.

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

I HATE spam as much as you. Powered by ConvertKit

Comments

  1. Eric Pritchard says

    at

    Great post! Trying to inspire my student-athletes the same way. Good luck with location #3 Z!

    Reply
  2. Frank DiMeo says

    at

    Always good stuff, Zach!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Zach Even - Esh says

    at

    NO luck needed, Pritch! I do NOT fail!

    Reply
  4. Matt Schifferle says

    at

    Rock on Zach! This fired me up big time man! Congrats and best of luck opening up UGSG#3 too.

    BTW, are you going to be at the DD Strength conference next month? We’ll have to connect if you are.

    -Matt

    Reply
    • Zach Even - Esh says

      at

      Matt my man, I will not be there…..

      Laying very low on speaking engagements, seminars, etc.

      Hard to get me away from family unless I am compensated properly 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ian says

    at

    I always look out for your emails, Zach. Truly inspiring

    Reply
    • Zach Even - Esh says

      at

      Thank you, Ian! Those compliments keep me writing!

      Reply
  6. Gary Larrison says

    at

    I am saving this blog….one of the most simple, honest and inspirational videos ever Zach…..there is no tomorrow,,,,only right now!! Live the Code. Always.

    Reply
    • Zach Even - Esh says

      at

      Gary, YOU always inspire me, brother. Keep crushing my friend! MUCH respect!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I accept the Privacy Policy

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

zach even-esh instagram   zach even-esh twitter   zach even-esh youtube

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Top Articles

  • Lessons From Golden Era Bodyweight Bodybuilding…
  • Can You Build Muscle In Your 40s (And Older)? 25…
  • How to Get Built Like a Brick Sh*t House
  • The Benefits of High Rep Bodyweight Training
  • Grease The Groove (GTG) For Greater Strength…
  • 7 Tips on Developing Superior Physical Conditioning…
  • 5 Garage Gym Workouts For Strength, Size &…
  • John Grimek Workout + Strength Training in Your 40s
  • We Need MORE People Getting Farm Boy STRONG
  • Top 10 Bodyweight Exercises Making You a TRUE Beast!
Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
Press Inquiries

Copyright © 2023 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT