Being able to physically defend oneself can lead to and maintain confidence.One of my closest friends has always been a self-assured individual. We recently shared a meal, and I identified how comfortable he was in his own skin, even at 15 when we met (and began partnering on finding efficient ways to skip school). Interestingly, his comfort with himself didn’t come from … [Read more…]

We’ve riffed briefly about gaining lean tissue in previous posts, but we’re about to take a deeper, more personal dive into the subject. More specifically, we’ll tackle adding muscle safely, effectively and naturally.Many of you will be able to punt on this post. Those of you looking to lose, not gain, weight can pass this by. Now is also a good time for a reminder that the … [Read more…]

I recently visited Idaho Falls for work, and rather than rest my head at the local corporate hotel, I slept in a yurt in the local mountains. I had no shower and no bathroom, but it was among the most powerful travel experiences I’ve had. I was surrounded by some of the most jaw dropping scenery I’ve experienced on US soil.The research suggests that I was more productive … [Read more…]

We often discuss mining the answer to the question “why?” I believe in this concept wholeheartedly and can’t overstate it.I’m also fascinated by human behavior. You know my distaste for small talk by now, but I love to learn about the people I meet and connect with. I want to know why they do what they do. This is especially interesting to me when a conversation partner … [Read more…]

Drinking alcohol and training for performance and lean tissue are not mutually exclusive. In this post, I’ll be sharing why whiskey, weight training, muscle building and fat burning can harmoniously exist. I’ll also be breaking down why more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean tastier when it comes to liquor. Let’s roll.If you’ve been following this blog, you probably … [Read more…]