Category Archives: Thought

You Are Not a Fucking Rock Star

Lately, I've been rather annoyed. I won't claim it's a new thing for me, especially when it comes to linguistic conventions - the way we abuse words infuriates me. Nothings means anything anymore, because so many words are interchangeable. Calling something "awesome" used to mean it was extraordinary and truly great in a way one couldn't hope ...

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How to Get What You Want

I teach people about health. In a normal week, I get at least a few emails asking questions like: How do I get a fighter's body? What kind of workout should I do to look like a gymnast? My answers are usually very simple. If you want to be a fighter, train to fight. A gymnast? Take up ...

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Pure Gold

So I'm studying Clay Collins's Interactive Offer course. Clay is a savvy dude, and I'm learning a LOT every time I log in. Today, I came across this little nugget: It says: The greatest skill ...

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Leaving Money on the Table

Marketers talk about leaving money on the table. This post isn't about marketing. If you aren't hip to sales speak, you might not be familiar this this expression, so here's a really quick explanation: Hypothetical Dude has $500 burning a hole in his pocket. He goes someplace where people sell stuff. He doesn't tell anyone about the ...

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How I Finally “Made It” Online

OK. So first of all, I have to admit that the idea of "making it" is total bunk. Though it's a worthy goal if you happen to be a character in Grease, people in my reality understand that nobody ever truly "arrives" anywhere. Despite our small victories, life is generally made up of banal, unsexy ...

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