growth mindset

Getting back in shape is a specific challenge that requires specific mindsets. Trust me, I’ve done it a bunch of times. Back in my twenties, I’d go hard for a year or two with something like boxing or ... Continue Reading

What is your “why?” No other question pops up in the self-improvement world quite so frequently. As all clichés that get beaten to death, there is actually a lot of value in exploring this question. ... Continue Reading

We must understand that if our mind, focus, precision, and power are not firing on all cylinders, then most likely we will be out of balance and won’t be able to achieve the level of power it takes to go ... Continue Reading

If you come into my weight room, you’ll see a board displaying the essential no’s: No Sitting No Yawning No Hands in Pockets No Being Last No Unauthorized Smartphone Use No ... Continue Reading

I'd like you to step outside the box and take a look at life through a different set of lenses. This article is meant to pertain to the fitness lifestyle, but it also has carryover into the application of ... Continue Reading

The hero’s journey is a tale as old as time. You can see it in just about any story we share with others, from movies (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, etc.) to television series and ... Continue Reading

The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, baseball season is over, and football is in high gear. It’s official, the holidays are here. Really, they have been for a while. The official kick-off, pumpkin ... Continue Reading

The word philosophy is made from philo, meaning love, and sophia, meaning wisdom. Philosophy is, quite literally, a study rooted in a love of wisdom. While you may not wish to contemplate metaphysics and ... Continue Reading

“My dear child, I do not worry about the bleakness of life. I worry about the bleakness of having no challenges in life.” Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Letter to my Unborn Daughter “My dear child, I do not ... Continue Reading

“As to methods, there may be a million and then some. But principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure ... Continue Reading

As Gandhi once famously said, “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your ... Continue Reading

The basics may not seem like the sexiest thing to think about when it comes to training, especially in our world of fads, hacks, tips, and tricks. But a solid mastery of fundamentals gives you something ... Continue Reading

A new beginning, fresh start, reinvention, mulligan, or do-over are all terms that we tend to equate with major life changes—the beginning (or end) of a relationship, a move across the country, a new ... Continue Reading

I often get asked, “Alex, how do you stay away from bad food choices even when they’re put right in front of you?” I often get asked, “Alex, how do you stay away from bad food choices even ... Continue Reading

The OR nurse’s comment was as predictable as it was common. “So, this was a mountain biking crash?” “Yup,” I replied with a grin, knowing full well it sounded much more impressive than it ... Continue Reading

We workout to progress, to grow, to better ourselves. Through this process we develop a tendency to glorify the work, prioritize the training sessions, and vilify all that might keep us from ... Continue Reading