A Ton of Inspiration
Get your head right, get your body right, get your life right.
A Wealth of Insight
Centered in movement, often grounded in humor, and always intelligent, these pieces are timeless bites of wisdom. Start anywhere. Or choose a category (below) and dive into it!
Take the Blow
So, don't just survive: LIVE. Act. Take the blow. You're strong enough to get through this -- and the next thing that comes along.
Perfection Is Not Reality
What matters is your batting average, not each swing of the bat.
Big Dawg or Barking Puppy?
Work harder.Because, somewhere, a 45-year-old English professor is warming up with your max.
Is It Wrong To Talk?
But exercise? Really? Is exercise a hot button topic like Republicans, Democrats, war, abortion, and gay marriage?
Stomping the "Easy Button"
Nothing gets handed to you here. Everything must be earned. Life isn't easy. But then neither is CrossFit.
Doing The Hard Things
There's a famous quote by the runner Steve Prefontaine: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." I won't sacrifice the gift. You shouldn't either.
Attention To Detail
If I want to succeed in this life, then I have to have a successful mindset.
Beyond Cool
Strong is cool. Stronger is hot. Being as strong as you need to be? Righteous. Fine and genuine.
The B**** Mode
The kindness of women is undoubtedly one of the finest parts of life. But for a few minutes today -- during that workout -- let your inner bitch fly.
The Life PR Board
What would you have on your Life PR Board?
Passion
If you love to deadlift, say it. If you love CrossFit, say it. If you love someone, tell them.
Prep
You can't control outcome. But you can control preparation.
Take The Hand
If you're like me, you have a hard time accepting help.
This Is You Now
The barbell started a riot inside you -- and you weren't ever going to calm down and just accept what society said.
Where's Your Pain Threshold?
Pain threshold: Where's yours?
Stand Up With the Weight
Stop thinking about what was, and start thinking about what could be.
The Myth of Easy Street
Easy Street is not where you finish. Easy Street is where you start.
Looking Forward
Look down when you have to, look up when you're reaching, and know what looking back will cost you.
Figuring Out Your Shit
People make New Year's Resolutions. They will break. Instead of drawing up a whole list, just make one.
You Are Not a Failure
As long as you haven't given up, then you're not a failure. You are a work in progress.