Any of this sound familiar? “I’ve got this laundy-list of symptoms that I *know* are real… but my doctor just thinks they are all in my mind”. “I’m a super-successful CEO – why can I *not* stop myself from eating that damn bag of cookies every night?” “I work hard and play even harder. What… [More…]
Scripting for positive habit change
A quick story for you. If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you know that I’ve been without a car for going on 2 years now. The impetus for doing so was that I felt I was becoming “too soft”. Reliant upon a technology that, 90% of the time, I didn’t need. I was… [More…]
You never really wanted to lose weight…
…or get swole, Or quit smoking. Or become a Maserati driving millionaire. You wanted something much, much deeper than that. If you do the hard work of excavating down far enough, you’ll find that your true motivations for each and every action hinge on your relationship with love, time, or fear (avoidance) of death. That… [More…]
Smarter Recovery
I train with the understanding that there is no such thing as overtraining, only under recovery.
Another trip around the sun
So I turned 54 on Saturday. Thanks to all of you who sent me email and social media birthday wishes. Fifty-friggin’-four. Where does the time go? November is of course when the temperature drops (even in Texas, lol…), and football season begins to really heat up. It’s shocking to realize that it’s been over 32… [More…]
Goal or consequence?
Proper goal setting is paramount to personal growth. CEO, sage, barber, rock & roll icon… no matter the discipline. Problem is though, people set shitty goals. Oh, they’re well intended, alright. Even directionally accurate. But most goals simply miss the mark. Just as one has to ask a well formulated and thought-out question if a… [More…]
Staying within striking distance
In the language of the Westside Barbell boys, you should know the difference between a “contest max” and a “circa max”. It’s a metaphor for life that works not just with the competitive lifts, but with all things. Staying at a solid 85% in all things is good. It keeps you within striking distance… [More…]
The Continuous act of Becoming
Everything from the desk you’re at to the computer you’re banging on to you yourself; waves, particles and open space. But if that’s not enough, try to imagine the tune that all those particles and waves are dancing to. Who — or what — in the hell is conducting this symphony? And how!?
The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth?
Photo by Henry Hustava on Unsplash Turn the other cheek? Let’s make no mistake: weakness is not a virtue. The inability to retaliate against an oppressive force is not a virtue. No matter how we may romanticise and anthropomorphize animals, they cannot be virtuous. A mama bear defending her cub is acting out of instinct, not choice…. [More…]
Why Are We So Damn Sick, Fat and Lazy?
People are fat and out of shape for a myriad of reasons. But those who are fit, lean and vibrant are so for ONE reason and one reason only: they consistently follow a species-appropriate diet and lifestyle.
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