Mindset

Reading books is a fantastic way to open our mind to new ideas and concepts. However, books don’t become powerful until that knowledge is applied. In this article I want to share with you 3 powerful books that, if applied, can definitely help you dominate in life. "Knowledge isn’t power until it is applied" —Dale Carnegie BOOK #1 OBSTACLE IS THE WAY - Ryan Holiday Ryan Holiday is a best selling author. His book, Obstacle Is The Way, is based on the philosophy of stoicism (living by a code of personal and moral ethics). This book is basically the playbook for...

For a long time, long-distance running has been the primary way people use to improve their endurance. Unfortunately, the problem with this is that frequent long-distance running can lead to serious injuries such as stress fractures or shin splints. And, it doesn’t really do much to help strengthen your legs or make you more durable (injury-proof). In the rest of this article, we’re going to explore a more long term, hybrid approach to building endurance, while also strengthening your legs and reducing the risk of injuries in the process. We’ll do so by using an approach that utilizes both running AND rucking....

How does waking up and jumping right into bone-chilling cold water sound? It sounds kind of miserable, right? Well, as it turns out quite a lot of guys are starting their day with a very cold shower (or even a cold plunge into a lake). Are these guys crazy? They could be, but it’s more likely they’re taking advantage of cold water therapy. Coldwater therapy is simply spending time in cold water. There are actually quite a lot of powerful health benefits that come with cold water therapy, some of which might just motivate you enough to take the plunge! Three...

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” —Aristotle High performing humans often mention having a well-polished morning routine. This routine looks different for everyone, but the theme here is that high performing humans start their day with some sort of productive routine. The problem isn't not knowing this, the real issue is knowing where to start and how to make one that works for you! There is no, 'one perfect' routine and it should be suited to you and what works for your lifestyle. It doesn't matter if your 'morning' begins at...

Punisher sessions A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This common little platitude is often applied to machinery, corporations, and even the exercises you do in the gym. After all, you are only as strong as your core – or whatever muscle is this season’s pre-hab favorite.  But what if YOU are the weakest link? What if you are the thing that breaks when the going gets tough? Chances are it’s not your body that lets you down, but your mind.  In many military situations, the difference between success and failure is your mindset, your ability to...