Sometimes, I have to remember I am not Superman. I remembered how I have been feeling, sleeping, and how much I have been working. So I took a break and slept in... and managed to get this article done, too.

For many, bearing the title of "father" is a great blessing. But even if you aren't on good terms with your father, just know that there is another father somewhere out there who is willing to take you in as his son.

A month ago, I got to catch up with a friend who works as a strength and conditioning coach within collegiate athletics. I got together with him and one of...

I don’t know why my tae-kwon-do instructor did this after I told him I couldn't afford lessons, but he said, “You’ll be back, and you’ll teach the kids' class.” He gave me an opportunity to become a coach, which changed the direction of my life.

Self-determination theory is an approach to shift motivation from extrinsic to intrinsic. As coaches, we can make small changes to the way we already do things to cause great changes to the athlete’s performance and motivation source.

I have two monsters perched on my left shoulder, whispering what-ifs and morbid thoughts and suggestions into my ear. No matter what I do, they won't go away. That's the most difficult part of having a mental illness.

Joe Sullivan has some choice words for powerlifters who think that the weight room is their therapy. It's not. Go get help. See a therapist.

Put on your helmet, fasten your breastplate tight, and with one arm supporting your shield, allow the other to gather your sword. Go to battle with your demons. Win the war every day. Every breath you have is a victory.

Marge Tate could have allowed labels, sickness, and loss to paralyze her legacy. Instead, through passion, tradition, and communication, her commitment to human connection and service is alive — and she passed it on to Dave.

Remember how I said the first part of my story wasn't the worst part? Well, this is it. But here's the thing: after those shitty events happened to me, I became pulled by purpose instead of pain.

When you tuck the ball and fall for a yard, and when you get rolling, take three steps forward and get pushed back two, remember: you still fell forward one step.

Motivation is good to get the ball rolling, but as soon as the terrain shifts to uphill, the motivation dies, and your ball comes to a screeching halt. Instead, you'll need to develop enough discipline to move forward on a daily basis.

Special education is an unfunded federal mandate. Contrary to popular belief, it is not funded by the feds at 100%. Not even close to a third. Cutbacks and downsizing are hitting education hard, and it’s directly impacting student delivery in the classroom.

As someone who often trains alone, I tend to have time to reflect on things between sets. It's in those moments that I see connections between training and everyday life. Here are a few ways that training and life are closely woven together, particularly in the area of discipline.

I've realized I've never told my story, save for a couple of people. Those who've heard it were surprised because, against all odds, I didn't end up completely fucked up because of everything that happened. Instead, I became strong and independent. So here it is. My story.

Just the other day, I was listening to a motivational speech that got me going. That speech made it clear to me that an evolution of the thought process and perception of what training should be is how lifters and strength athletes progress to the higher levels.

We associate the word "heart" with an emotional response and driving purpose, when it is, in fact, the opposite. It's the act of leaving emotions and connections behind, if only for a short while.

If I can go through hell and back and find success and happiness, so can you. Rise up out of the ashes like a phoenix.

The world can be a motherfucker but remember this...

Society has set these standards, and as a result, many people are overworked, underpaid, in debt, divorced, and unhappy. I call them traps.

Attention big bald guys: please take note and don't let this happen to you.

We will prepare with all we have. We will perform to the best of our ability, and we WILL prevail.

There are many cases where medications are overprescribed and are used only to treat the surface of a deeper issue rather than resolving the underlying cause. So, what should we do to address these common issues that persist amongst our society?

You hear people in an attempt to salvage their fragile egos say they are afraid of nothing. But I have never understood why being afraid of something is a bad thing.