Sometimes it’s the numbers on the scale, other times it’s a single unforgiving glance in the mirror or just a lack in energy that motivates us to work towards being healthier and making healthier choices.  Occasionally we all get the “healthy mindset”  that we are going to change our unhealthy habits and “evil ways”. And [...]

I recently witnessed something extraordinarily inspiring that I wanted to share with you. If you have ever said to yourself or someone else, “that’s impossible?” Then this will help you create a new model of possibility. Having been part of several powerful team building and leadership trainings, I have had many opportunities to participate in [...]

I was recently asked competition advice by an old friend who has been competing as a body builder for several years. He’s had some great success over his 20 plus year career but he has also faced some frustration and disappointment. His goal has been to capture a prestigious IFBB pro card which continues to allude [...]

The amount of clutter, trash and graffiti you can find in many inner cities can be overwhelming but the same can be said for what goes on in our own mind… unless we clean it up. In this episode of Max Mind Set, I talk about the importance of recognizing when you’re contributing to the [...]

When you train your whole life to become the best at a particular sport or any endeavor for that matter you are bound to run into opposition. That opposition can take many forms. It can show up as an ill timed injury, bad coaching, a losing strategy, or even some of your own limiting beliefs. [...]

Have you ever been pulled away from an important project because of some relatively unimportant distraction? Of course you have… it happens to most of us more than we care to admit. But here’s the thing, if you’re going to succeed at achieving your goals (you do have goals don’t you?) you must train yourself [...]

I just released a new episode of Max Mind Set on Muscle and Fitness Magazine’s website. I share with you that “practice” alone doesn’t work! It’s only deliberate, focused and intense practice that yields real results. This one is so good for those of us who are fooling ourselves about the impact of our daily [...]

The leading cause of road kill — Some would say, hesitation… I say DISTRACTION! Whether crossing a busy intersection, performing a complex strength training movement or delivering a keynote presentation our ability to FOCUS on the task at hand is imperative to our success. But equally as important is where you direct your focus. In [...]

Here’s a question for you… “What do you believe is the number one most important component in the entire fitness puzzle?” Here are your choices: 1.  Nutrition 2.  Exercise 3.  Mindset I surveyed a group of 500 fitness/exercise enthusiasts who had illustrated their commitment to improving their health, stamina and over all physical appearance – [...]

I’m around the fitness and bodybuilding community quite a bit. In fact I would say my time is split just about down the middle between what I do in the fitness world and the work I do in the personal growth, development and leadership communities. And I love it that way.  I’m always learning something [...]