We naturally avoid pain. This is totally understandable because pain is by definition unpleasant. We want a life of comfort and ease. Unfortunately, too much comfort and ease leads to disease (pain).Buddha said, "Life is … [Read more...]
Motivation Archive
Here you will find articles to get you fired up and ready to crush your goals.
The Story of the Chinese Farmer
Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away.As soon as the farmer's neighbors heard about it they all came to share their sympathy. "Sorry your horse ran away", they said. "That's a terrible … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Get Back to Basics
Subj: How to get better results by doing less, not more.Why do people insist on overcomplicating fitness?The amount of money wasted on unnecessary diet foods and training equipment would fill up a cruise ship with $100 … [Read more...]
Strike While the Iron is Hot
Subj: Seize the day, own the moment and Just Do It.The best time to execute on an idea is right when it comes to mind. When you feel that jolt of energy lift your body. The time to act is when the idea is hot and the emotion … [Read more...]
Fasting: The Breakfast of Champions
Subj: The best breakfast is no breakfast.Fasting is a simple hack of elite high-performers. Most people will not fast because it's uncomfortable. Fasting contradicts their idea that you need to consume, consume, … [Read more...]
How to Get ‘Jacked’ like Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne was a cultural icon and professional badass. He was a health fanatic that dedicated his life to improving the lives of others. Jack was America's personal trainer before there were personal trainers.He spent the … [Read more...]
“How Do You Stay in Shape?”
Subj: How to Get and Stay in Shape.I was at the grocery store the other day picking up my usual haul of steak and eggs.I typically get anywhere from 5 to 10 ribeye steaks and a few dozen chicken eggs at a time to get me … [Read more...]
Never Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever Give Up
You want to know how people make it?They never give up.Even when they're down and out and all seems lost, they find a way.When Sylvester Stallone pitched his 'Rocky' movie he was thrown out of studios over 1,500 … [Read more...]
Fitness Is Always in Style
Fitness is always in style.Since the dawn of time fitness has been held in high regard.The same is true today.Trends come and go like the wind.What's cool today won't be cool a few years from now.Hell, at the … [Read more...]
“He Should have Lifted in High School when it Mattered.” (How to BE Positive in a Negative World)
Alternate Title: How to overcome negativity from othersHas somebody ever said something that rubbed you the wrong way?I'd be willing to bet that's happened to you before.It's happened to me on more than one … [Read more...]