Life, Death, and the Clarity of Obsession
Sometimes rather than serving as an escape from real life, our obsessions can become a source of something that everyday life cannot always provide. Here’s how it’s worked for me.
Know Your Motivation
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met who have no time under the bar, no idea of why they’re training, and no vision for their future powerlifting career. Once I started to understand why I lift, I became a better lifter overnight.
Surviving Max Effort Day
I thought about just putting my workout off until tomorrow. That would have been the smart thing to do.
The False Prophecy of Motivation and Inspiration
It is nice to think we should always be 'motivated' and 'inspired' to achieve our dreams or goals. Shit, I wish it were like that. The truth is that that we all have ups and downs.
I’m Just Like You
I'm a judgmental dick, but technically, I'm no different than some of the people I judge.
Training Is Where Your Life Happens
There’s nothing that will ever replace good old-fashioned hard work and practice. Not only that, this is where your life happens one plateau at a time.
You Are Dying
You're on this planet for a reason. You have a purpose. Don't let it die inside you so that you can live a safe life.
Every Hip Replacement Has a Silver Lining
If life is a juggling act, some balls are rubber and some are glass. You can get another job, buy a new car, or pay someone to fix your house, but if you drop the ball with your family, it is broken forever.
Why You Need to Return to Powerlifting
This article is for those of you who are on the fence. For those of you who have considered a return to the sport but are having difficulty pulling the trigger. For those of you who need to feel at home again.
WATCH: Q&A with Coach Kav — The Reason for Motivational Quotes and Slogans
What's the deal with all of Coach Kav's quotes and slogans? Do they actually make a difference?
To Compete or Not to Compete
Some people only have a small window to compete in powerlifting or play sports, and then they might never compete again. Avoiding this opportunity with weak-ass excuses is the worst thing you can do.
What Inspires You?
The world records, the surgeries, the comebacks, the nights alone in motels, the tears, the blood, and everything in between needs to have a purpose. This is what I want to leave.
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — The Last Two Weeks, Coaching, and Programming
You would think this is all common sense, right?
Motivation Found in the Gains of Others
I have trained with three classes of people in the last few months, including young college men, 50-year-old women, and two very strong powerlifters. Each group has encouraged me in its own way.
The Rebirth of our Society — It's Time
We need to get our mojo back. It starts with our children. We can't go through life simply coasting through the motions, never pushing ourselves, and setting a poor example.
Are You a Leader or Do You Lead?
There have been thousands and thousands of people in leadership roles throughout history. These leaders range from Fortune 500 megastars to teachers who are in charge of classrooms. If you...
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — Stay Healthy and Be Your Own Worst Critic
Do you think the top-level guys are 100% healthy? Do you know the best way to deal with critics?
Sick of Your Gym?
It took me about two weeks to figure out I uprooted myself right into HELL. I ran into many of the same issues many of you are still dealing with.
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — Life Priority and Team Role
Why am I taking the time to write this? These are the things I find myself repeating over and over again with different lifters.
The Power of Choice
It is a choice to take control of your life or to just let life happen to you. With this choice comes the power to shape your future.
The Next Cup of Coffee
I found the one thing that I was missing, and you might be too. The one thing that is a bigger energy booster than any cup of coffee.
Peak Mental Performance Podcast featuring Jim Wendler — Discipline over Motivation
These discipline-related principles frame the discussion that Jim and I have in this episode. We also discuss various training principles that all circle back to the idea of prioritizing discipline.