Let’s talk about mindset, specifically, two seemingly dichotomic mindsets that we must learn to balance in life. The first is a minimalist mindset, or one that seeks to get through the checklist, put in the 8 hours, meet the requirements, and move on. The second is more of the “over-achiever”, going above and beyond, taking …
You got the promotion you’ve been working your butt off for. You’re busier than ever. Your kids are all in extracurriculars. You have a million things going on. You used to love blowing off steam at the gym but you just don’t have time. You notice you’re out of breath after making your rounds at …
The past decade or so, the fitness industry has seen a significant surge of interest in strength training. Some would say that CrossFit played a large role in this growth and social media played a huge part as well. What’s scary is that people are blindly jumping into strength sports without understanding the significant repercussions of …
While not all my peers share my sentiment, I’m proud to be a millennial. It’s no secret that we have our shortcomings and flaws, but I think the negative stereotypes of our generation are grossly exaggerated – so much so that I’ll have write a full article about it. But not today. I think one …
I decided to write some more thoughts on virtues and stuff. Deep right? This time I want to get a little more specific and talk about four main ideas: two virtues, Confidence and Humility, and their corresponding vices, Pride and Self-deprecation. First, let’s put together some definitions so we’re on the same page. PRIDE: It’s not …
Failure is a reality that no one likes and one that many try to avoid at all costs. Yet, despite our efforts, failure is something with which we are all familiar, since it is closely woven into our existence as humans. Everyone has experienced it to varying degrees from the frustration of missing a new …
Anyone who really knows me knows that I eat a lot, and quickly. Ever since my stomach became a bottomless pit (puberty?), people, namely, my mom, have been telling me to slow down while I eat. Besides the obvious literal meaning, there is some deep metaphorical stuff going on here, too. I saw a quote …
There a million things to teach your kids. So I figured I’d start a list of things that I personally want to pass on to my son and any siblings he may have. Is this overdone? Eh maybe. Nonetheless: Never stop pursuing your dream job. You may not get it right out of school, you …
I’d like to think this article isn’t just another article scolding you for being too busy and telling you to simplify your life…but maybe it is? One of the many lessons that the gym has taught me is that, more often than not, simplicity works. Setting your goals, focusing on main exercises, planning a basic schedule, tracking your workouts, following progressive overload, being patient – it’s …
What does it mean to be Alpha? Most people would say that it involves leadership and confidence; Alphas have a certain presence about them and they can control the room. I would agree. But how an Alpha gains respect and how one uses this influence makes a world of difference. A quick Google Search of the term “alpha male” …
