Here's the thing: the more I get into my coaching career, the more I care about teaching my athletes life skills. How to handle adversity. How to collaborate with others. How to be kind. How to work hard. How to stay committed and consistent. How to deal with negative energy. How to...
This much I know: knowledge is power. If you're interested in leveling up in your emotional, financial, coaching and spiritual lives, then these book recommendations are for you. Coaches, parents, athletes, business owners, moms, dads, ANYONE will benefit from these. Enjoy: Books on Life The Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday...
If you follow me on Twitter, you'll notice that I tweet several things: 1. Other people's shit. 2. My own strength and performance tutorials 3. Philosophy quotes. 4. Other people's shit With that said, today is all about sharing other people's shit. Especially because social media is flooded with people...
Self help is a funky topic. While I believe it's important to seek self improvement, evolve in your emotional wellbeing, and you know, become less of a dick, sometimes, life slaps us across the face. It's inevitable. Where most self help books go wrong is failing to...
Hi. I'm driving through Midwest America about to cross the Mississippi River, so what am I going to do? Recommend some awesome reads. Of course, I'll make the obligatory Dairy Queen stop too and gobble down a blizzard. Here are this week's readings: The Healthiest Industry Creating the Unhealthiest Minds...
It's Memorial Day weekend and normally I don't post on a Sunday, but I'm 1) waiting to make a 3 hour drive to PA and 2) because I've had my coffee and 3) why not? Here are some stellar reads to check out: Anatomy Trains - Thomas...
Today is considered a "left brain" day. As outdoor soccer season ramps up, I'll be spending a lot more time on the field coaching, teaching, and thinking logically. You know, left brain shenanigans. Not that I don't think logically, but I tend to be more of a...
"I'm so busy." This is a common statement I hear from fitness professionals. And they say it in a tone that makes them feel important, as if it gives them more value as a human being. First off, I don't give a shit how busy you are....
Let me set the current scene: 5 pillows, an elevated foot, a woman wallowing in her sorrow while rocking sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Oh, and don't forget an Irish man bundled up next to me suffering from a fever. Yeah. That's my friend and me today. An...
Why? This is a question that is important to ask. Why is the world round? Why do vegans broadcast their diets? Why do we pay taxes? Why are you reading this blog as you lie in bed naked? Alright. Moving on to the "why" of this article...