Prior to pursuing love, happiness, and success, we need to evaluate ourselves. It is only once we have established our core beliefs, values, characteristics, and attributes that we can develop confidence in our own abilities, cultivate more meaningful relationships, and invest ourselves in others. Self-awareness is the catalyst to peace of mind. When we understand... Continue Reading →
Beneath the Surface: Physique is Only the Tip of the Iceberg
Between 2009 and 2012, when asked the question, “Why do you do CrossFit,” the answer was almost unanimous, “To look good naked.” Today, this response is not as common, yet the majority of the clients and members of CrossFit affiliates have health and fitness goals associated with body composition (e.g. weight loss, muscle gain, or... Continue Reading →
Balance: The Game of Quality vs. Quantity
“If you live for the weekend, your life is broken.” – Gary Vaynerchuk What does it mean to have balance in life? Often, we are told that achieving 'work/life balance' will allow us to live a more fulfilling life; that we need to spend less time working and more time on relationships, spiritual... Continue Reading →
From the Ground Up
Okay, so I wrote a manifesto. I publicly stated my core values and beliefs, and I had determined that I want to be an influential and respected figure in the fitness industry. Next, it became a matter of doing! As Gary V. says, “Ideas are shit, execution is the game.” It was time to answer... Continue Reading →
The Foundation
According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, a manifesto may be defined as, “a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer.” So what are my intentions, motives, beliefs, and values? Initially, I thought answering these questions and creating a manifesto would be easy. However, expressing my beliefs and values in a way... Continue Reading →
Now What?!
Alright, so I figured out what I want to do every day for the rest of my life! Gold star for this guy! Time to cue the inspiring, upbeat music as I walk off into the sunset and live happily ever after, right?! Hell no! It was time to start! Here was the problem…I didn’t... Continue Reading →
The “Crossover Moment”
This is the excerpt for your very first post.