20-minute workout for building mental toughness

Here’s a workout to help build some mental toughness and gain some focus for the day: The night before: Before bed, write down a list of all the things you need to do that next day, starting with waking up Get your clothes ready to go Set your alarm for 30 minutes earlier than whenContinue reading “20-minute workout for building mental toughness”

How I stay motivated to workout everyday

I’ve been consistently working out for about 8 years now. Weights, running, Crossfit, powerlifting, swimming…just about any workout that could be done, I have done. I’m not saying this to brag, but simply stating that I have not spent my entire 8 years of working out trying to master one thing. I could be muchContinue reading “How I stay motivated to workout everyday”

The simplest way I started to live a better life

The simplest way to live a better life is to eliminate things that are causing you harm – mentally or physically. When making a change, my first instinct is to think about the new things I’ll do and implement, but the most growth happens from omission. Getting rid of alcohol was the first but step,Continue reading “The simplest way I started to live a better life”

To be, or seeming to be?

It’s pretty easy to lie to ourselves and others about what we are. We can seem to be certain things simply through or words, titles, posts, and proclamations. Even if our actions don’t align with them. Rarely do people ever really follow up and dig in deeper to your business when you’re talking to them.Continue reading “To be, or seeming to be?”

Questions to ask yourself before 2021 starts

Starting about two years ago, I started doing an end of the year review of myself. Here are the questions that I am currently answering and will answer to assess how this year went, where I can continue to grow, and what I need to do in 2021 to level up. A note: Most ofContinue reading “Questions to ask yourself before 2021 starts”

No one is coming to save you

and you’re not going to save them. The most difficult truth I’ve faced is that no one was going to save me. I write about my time with drinking a lot, but this statement goes far beyond that now. The reality is that individuals can only change when they make the decision to themselves. TheContinue reading “No one is coming to save you”

5 Reasons You Should Try Going Sober

Even if it’s just for a month… One: You’ll save a ton of money Just look back at your bank statements and see how much you’ve spent on alcohol or purchases you made while being drunk (late night food, buying other people’s drinks, etc.) Extra cash each month from not drinking can be used toContinue reading “5 Reasons You Should Try Going Sober”