“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” Bruce Lee Beyond the daily grind, the “sets and reps” and the “chop wood, carry water”, what does it really take to be successful? We all want *the template*; the magic combo / formula / special sauce. I love Tim Ferriss; he… [More…]
Those Who Can, Do; Those Who Can’t, Teach. Really?
“The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke I’m am currently immersed in a collection Bruce Lee’s writing called Artist of Life, and came across something that I’ve tried to express many times, but could never quite get a good handle on. Lee puts it this way, in an essay titled How… [More…]
Losing Your Religion
“The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept regret.” – Henri Frederic Amiel It’s often said that diet is second only to religion insofar as each topic’s ability to generate heated debate among “believers” who will defend to the grave their sacred beliefs. The same phenomena is… [More…]
Synthesis
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John Maxwell Another book in the plethora? I’ve been asked many times, “hey, when’s the book coming out?” And it’s a truly flattering sentiment, believe me. Humbling, too. But really, another fitness book? Of course, you… [More…]
Of Bruce Lee, and the Drive for Perfect Phenotypical Expression
Super Human Radio‘s Carl Lanore devoted a show recently to the training and philosophy of Bruce Lee. What can Bruce Lee teach us about striving for phenotypical expression excellence? Everything, my friend; everything. Maybe not by way of training specifics (unless, of course, you happen to be a martial artist), but certainly by way of… [More…]