Paradox of Externals
‘Work proceeds the belief.’~ Andy FrisellaI’m reading Andy Frisella’s book, “The Book on Mental Toughness” and using his “Power Lists.”I’m also on day 3 of 75 HARD (this is my 3rd time through. 2021-2022 I completed 75 HARD and Phase 1. But failed “Live Hard.”)Why am I doing 75 HARD again and following the Power […]
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The Toxic Cycle (and Identity 1)
‘Even salt looks like sugar.’My daughter blew my mind when she said this.I was impressed.We were talking are paradigms and perception.And how things aren’t always what they appear to be.And in her child-like wisdom she says, “yep, even salt looks like sugar.”It was a proud dad moment. Paradox Series: If you’re just join us, this […]
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The Paradox of Freedom
‘The instrument of our damnation became our salvation.’~ General ZodIt’s been a while since I’ve posted here on the Ol’ blog. In my absence… I’ve been working on a many things. Mainly getting clear on the next chapter of life I feel God is calling me to.Something deeper than I could have ever imagined… and, […]
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Performance Progression Pyramid
‘Checked a box yesterday. Double beast ‘strict press.’I got this message from one of my colleagues in StrongFirst leadership the other day. It was a video of him pressing a pair of 48kg bells (AKA: the Double Beast Press). Said he attempted this feat ~15 years ago at his level one RKC in 2007. I hit […]
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The Inescapable Vortex
“This fear is the most painful of all six basic fears. It probably plays more havoc with the body and mind than any of the other basic fears, as it often leads to PERMANENT INSANITY.” ~ Napoleon HillIf you asked a man what he fears most… his ego would say. “I ain’t afraid of ANYTHING!” But if […]
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