One of the most underrated and unmentioned aspects of physical (and mental) performance is sleep. Sleep deprivation has become a badge of honor among many of the hardcore entrepreneurs and business people. However, this is a huge mistake. Getting sufficient sleep, and more importantly getting high quality sleep is one of the most important things…
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost One of my favorite things about the work we do is combining mindset with our personal training. It allows us to create long-term success for people when they apply the not…
Write Down Your Goal The biggest difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that the overwhelming majority of successful people say to write down your goal and make it clearly defined. Successful people are crystal clear on their vision for their business and for their life. They make small improvements on the steps necessary…
With all of the information and programs out there, it surprises me that anyone gets healthy. Some programs claim you can lose 21 lbs in 21 days, and then there are the 10,000 of diets to choose. Instead of Basking Robbins 51 Flavors, it’s like walking into an entire grocery store of options all selling…
When you’re setting fitness goals, it’s easy to follow all of the steps in setting ‘smart’ goals and telling yourself that you’re motivated by them. When push comes to shove, though, most of the time no one cares whether you meet them or not and if you start feeling guilty, you’ll be over it in…
One of the most underrated aspects of achieving your health, fitness, and lifestyle goals is accountability. Sure, it’s easy for everyone to pump you up with motivational speeches, quote Nike and tell you to “Just do it!”, but this is the real world, and you are a real person with real problems, real setbacks, and…
This weekend was fantastic and much needed. I binge watched most of Iron Fist on Netflix in between catching up on some work stuff and Qi Gong practices on YouTube. And went dancing and hung out with some amazing friends. For me, it was a great mix of connecting, productivity, and just enjoying tv (normally…
“We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Socrates Habits are crucial to our success in anything we do. Whether you want to lose 30 lbs, get in shape, or transform your relationship, the habits you create determine the quality of your life. Often times, it’s the simple…
Reading can be one of your most powerful tools in living your best life. I grew up with love for reading. For me, it was an escape into another world where I could be the hero at a time when I felt alone and insignificant. I know for many, reading feels like a chore. For…
Today, we think it’s normal that our shoulders, low back, and (blank body part) should hurt. We think that soreness is a sign of how effective a workout. Unfortunately, both are just not true. Your body is designed to move and it’s designed to adapt. When the body moves right, pain will go away and…