The Reality of Lower Level Living

Have you ever lived someplace you absolutely hated?  You know like crappy little back room “bachelor” apartment or just above a Chinese restaurant? We’ve all been there. For years one of my

Top 3 Most Important Benefits of Failure

Sure, we’re all about success. There’s little point in trying anything new (other than just for fun) if success were not the desired outcome or at least a possibility. But

Lessons From Iron Man: The Courage To Be You

During an interview I once told Muscle and Fitness Magazine that “being in shape and contest ready was like wearing bullet proof armor on stage… I felt invincible like no

Courage at Great Heights

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

[Video] How to Start and Stick With Anything

Twice a month I contribute to Muscle and Fitness online; my take on how to maximize your attitude, inner language, psychology and perspective for empowering greater levels of success in

Why You Must Push Past Your Pain Barrier

I often call the gym or workout environment "the strength of will proving ground" because we have an opportunity while in that environment to not only test our will but develop

The Forgotten Growth Rule

I don't know if it's your body, your finances, your relationship, your emotional strength, all the above  or something else. What I do know is that you me and just about

Exercise, Motivation and Sustainability

Not every first time exerciser starts out with Mr. or Ms. Universe aspirations but we all have one thing in common, a desire to improve. Understanding where that desire comes from along with its antagonistic counter parts is the first key to finding the motivation to get up off the couch and moving as well as the ability to stick with it long after the temptation to quit presents its first convincing argument.