Life Is a Battle – Stay Strong and Prepared

If you haven’t seen Cinderella Man starring Russell Crowe, put it on your list immediately. When I talk about staying mentally strong, this is one movie I love to reference. There is a fine line between being a positive person and preparing for adversity. James Braddock finds himself down on his luck after being aContinue reading “Life Is a Battle – Stay Strong and Prepared”

Before You Quit Your Fitness Plan, Read This

The hardest part of any fitness plan isn’t the lifting and the diets. The hardest part is staying consistent. Actually following through with your plan until the end. We all start out with high hopes. We go grocery shopping to prep, we get out our favorite fitness outfits, maybe even splurge on new shoes…. but twoContinue reading “Before You Quit Your Fitness Plan, Read This”

Lessons from Black Widow on Creating A Better Life

Throughout all of the Avenger movies, we learn that Black Widow is forever haunted by what she calls the “red” in her ledger Her “red” represents her life as a Russian spy before the Avengers and all the awful things she did to accrue the moral debt she carries in her mind. Whether or notContinue reading “Lessons from Black Widow on Creating A Better Life”

The ONLY Key to Success

It’s easy to beat yourself up when you fall off the wagon. You fail on that diet because pizza is delicious. You skip the gym because it’s cold. You declare “Next Monday!” The answer must be within the newest, shiniest thing you want, right? Nope. The best plans and gear in the world don’t count forContinue reading “The ONLY Key to Success”

10 Things You Must Accept on Your Journey of Strength

1. You must dedicate yourself to your own journey. For many of you, it will only be you on your path. Sure, it’s nice to have a friend along on your journey, but you can’t rely on other people to guarantee your success. It’s hard to be alone, doing your own things, but understand youContinue reading “10 Things You Must Accept on Your Journey of Strength”