It's not perfect or as imagined. Realized dream's never are. But it is real, and it's mine, and in my hands now, it means far more than I ever dreamed it could.
I hope my story gives you a few ideas for your own. Enjoy the show.
Cheers,
Chris
]]>It's not perfect or as imagined. Realized dream's never are. But it is real, and it's mine, and in my hands now, it means far more than I ever dreamed it could.
I hope my story gives you a few ideas for your own. Enjoy the show.
Cheers,
Chris
]]>Just let him start talking and I guarantee, you'll be hooked. You'll quickly get why I like hanging out with this guy so much. And of course, why I've turned my training over to him.
It feels very good to be a student again. Thanks, Julien.
Chris
]]>Just let him start talking and I guarantee, you'll be hooked. You'll quickly get why I like hanging out with this guy so much. And of course, why I've turned my training over to him.
It feels very good to be a student again. Thanks, Julien.
Chris
]]>This time around…
1.“What the hell is #BarbellShrugged up to?” I will tell you clearly, but you must listen! We’ve got cool shit cooking, but you’ve only seen a small bit.
2.I’ve lost something like 40 pounds since coming to Cali. I’ll share what I did, or do, every morning to trigger that.
3.“Chris, what would you tell your childhood self now?” Great question, I’ll answer it!
4.“What book should you read to transform your life?” …Well, let me teach again about looking too closely at pointing fingers.
I hope you enjoy the show.
Cheers, :)
Chris
This time around…
1.“What the hell is #BarbellShrugged up to?” I will tell you clearly, but you must listen! We’ve got cool shit cooking, but you’ve only seen a small bit.
2.I’ve lost something like 40 pounds since coming to Cali. I’ll share what I did, or do, every morning to trigger that.
3.“Chris, what would you tell your childhood self now?” Great question, I’ll answer it!
4.“What book should you read to transform your life?” …Well, let me teach again about looking too closely at pointing fingers.
I hope you enjoy the show.
Cheers, :)Chris
]]>Happy Holidays, friend.
Chris
Happy Holidays, friend.
Chris
]]>This episode is all about the written word, and how you can harness it for greater effect.
Enjoy :)
Chris
]]>This episode is all about the written word, and how you can harness it for greater effect.
Enjoy :)
Chris
]]>Also, I've had two cups of coffee and one very strong margarita. So, I'm certain not to bore you. :)
Cheers,
Chris
]]>Also, I've had two cups of coffee and one very strong margarita. So, I'm certain not to bore you. :)
Cheers,
Chris
]]>I hope you enjoy the show,
Cheers,
Chris
]]>I hope you enjoy the show,
Cheers,
Chris
]]>Chris
]]>Chris
]]>On this episode of Get Change, we'll chat about the real power of coaching, how you can find mentorship in absolutely everything you read and do, and why it's YOUR responsibility to maximize the number of intereactions you have with impactful minds.
I hope you dig the show,
Chris
]]>
On this episode of Get Change, we'll chat about the real power of coaching, how you can find mentorship in absolutely everything you read and do, and why it's YOUR responsibility to maximize the number of intereactions you have with impactful minds.
I hope you dig the show,
Chris
]]>
Chris
]]>Chris
]]>In between episodes, my family and I have managed to complete a wild cross-country move from our hometown in Memphis, Tennessee to Encinitas, California, the brand new HQ of Barbell Shrugged. I think you’ll get a kick out of the story.
After catching up, I thought we’d talk a bit about inspiration, creativity, and how to make shit that you’re proud of. That’s all anyone is after, right? My story is pretty cliche at this point. I’ve come out to California for the same reason any writer/loud-mouth would - To find a big spark, a new muse, and a shot at changing the world in some tiny Chris-shaped way. That wasn’t going to happen by swimming around in the same comfortable, small ponds, feeling the same feelings, thinking and expressing the same perspective.
As Tolstoy wrote, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves.” If you want to say something new, start by finding brand new ways to think and feel. Go out and gather new experiences from within some new, more spacious lake. Build new routines and daily rhythms. And instead hurrying yourself, why not focus on doing just one small, cool, obviously good thing today instead?
There's all that and more on this week's show. We'll chat again next week. Until then, if you have questions or comments, just leave them in the thread below. I'd love to hear what you have to say.
Cheers,
Chris
]]>In between episodes, my family and I have managed to complete a wild cross-country move from our hometown in Memphis, Tennessee to Encinitas, California, the brand new HQ of Barbell Shrugged. I think you’ll get a kick out of the story.
After catching up, I thought we’d talk a bit about inspiration, creativity, and how to make shit that you’re proud of. That’s all anyone is after, right? My story is pretty cliche at this point. I’ve come out to California for the same reason any writer/loud-mouth would - To find a big spark, a new muse, and a shot at changing the world in some tiny Chris-shaped way. That wasn’t going to happen by swimming around in the same comfortable, small ponds, feeling the same feelings, thinking and expressing the same perspective.
As Tolstoy wrote, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves.” If you want to say something new, start by finding brand new ways to think and feel. Go out and gather new experiences from within some new, more spacious lake. Build new routines and daily rhythms. And instead hurrying yourself, why not focus on doing just one small, cool, obviously good thing today instead?
There's all that and more on this week's show. We'll chat again next week. Until then, if you have questions or comments, just leave them in the thread below. I'd love to hear what you have to say.
Cheers,
Chris
]]>No, seriously, we were 5-minutes and 10-feet from bringing you an exclusive interview with the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenneger...Like, for real. That almost happened, and as surreal as the event was, the lessons we took from the experience are priceless. That's what this story is about.
I hope you dig the show.
Chris
P.S. I have a brand new plan to get Arnold on Barbell Shrugged this year. This one's even better than before, because it might just buy us an extended interview on his home turf. Do you hear that, Governor, Sir? Make it easy on yourself and just come on the show already.
We don't ever give up, so it's only a matter of time. Let's get this out of the way now. It will be fun, I promise you.
If it helps at all, I can bring plenty of beer and legit pretzels. I know how important it is to serve a proper pretzel.
Mach's gut,
]]>No, seriously, we were 5-minutes and 10-feet from bringing you an exclusive interview with the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenneger...Like, for real. That almost happened, and as surreal as the event was, the lessons we took from the experience are priceless. That's what this story is about.
I hope you dig the show.
Chris
P.S. I have a brand new plan to get Arnold on Barbell Shrugged this year. This one's even better than before, because it might just buy us an extended interview on his home turf. Do you hear that, Governor, Sir? Make it easy on yourself and just come on the show already.
We don't ever give up, so it's only a matter of time. Let's get this out of the way now. It will be fun, I promise you.
If it helps at all, I can bring plenty of beer and legit pretzels. I know how important it is to serve a proper pretzel.
Mach's gut,
]]>It's storytime again, but this week I'm reading an easter egg from my book, Get Change. It's actually the very first story I ever wrote for the blog...The Debauchery Diary. I hope you dig it.
I recommed a few red grapefruit margaritas with this, it only makes the show that much better.
Cheers,
Chris
]]>It's storytime again, but this week I'm reading an easter egg from my book, Get Change. It's actually the very first story I ever wrote for the blog...The Debauchery Diary. I hope you dig it.
I recommed a few red grapefruit margaritas with this, it only makes the show that much better.
Cheers,
Chris
]]>Tim Ferriss discussed this idea on episode 162 of Barbell Shrugged. If you want to maximize your effectiveness in the gym, your career, in life, then you have to get better and better at doing the right things.
You don’t need to be perfect, not even close. So that’s a relief. Actually, you don’t need to be anything at all…other than yourself. The only trick is learning where to focus your limited efforts.
Don’t work harder and harder for incremental reward, that’s not sustainable. The immediate payoff is OK, but that kind of thinking will only limit your ability to grow and prosper down the road. We’re not after OK, are we?
The much wiser effort is to focus everything on knocking over the most important domino first – your highest value opportunity. Avoid the trappings of immediate reward and gratification. Don’t over think the plan, you don’t have to have everything figured out up front.
Maybe just remind yourself…
Don’t do as you’re told, your lifespan is far too short for such shenanigans. And do not get distracted by the intentions and plans of other people. Instead, focus 100% on what’s best for you, the actions you just MUST take. That’s more than enough to point you in the right direction.
]]>Tim Ferriss discussed this idea on episode 162 of Barbell Shrugged. If you want to maximize your effectiveness in the gym, your career, in life, then you have to get better and better at doing the right things.
You don’t need to be perfect, not even close. So that’s a relief. Actually, you don’t need to be anything at all…other than yourself. The only trick is learning where to focus your limited efforts.
Don’t work harder and harder for incremental reward, that’s not sustainable. The immediate payoff is OK, but that kind of thinking will only limit your ability to grow and prosper down the road. We’re not after OK, are we?
The much wiser effort is to focus everything on knocking over the most important domino first – your highest value opportunity. Avoid the trappings of immediate reward and gratification. Don’t over think the plan, you don’t have to have everything figured out up front.
Maybe just remind yourself…
Don’t do as you’re told, your lifespan is far too short for such shenanigans. And do not get distracted by the intentions and plans of other people. Instead, focus 100% on what’s best for you, the actions you just MUST take. That’s more than enough to point you in the right direction.
]]>First, you need to understand that tension is very important. When we manipulate sets, reps, load, all that, what we’re really doing is adjusting the dose of tension. We increase the load to raise the tension, and we add reps or sets or sessions so that we can extend the amount of time we spend under tension.
This is a great way to get strong, but it’s not the only way. When you a struggling to make progress in the gym, try adjusting tension in other ways. Try simple moving the barbell faster, for example. Make the movement much harder by just increasing the range of motion, or you can add a pause to the lift to increase the time under load.
These are effective strategies. But still, it’s not the only thing that matters in the gym. You can also get much stronger simply by spending some time on smaller accessory exercises. Pistols, rows, presses, sled dragging, you name it. These movements are not as important as squats and snatches, but they are great for building work capacity, identifying and correcting weaknesses, and maintaining balance in programming.
]]>First, you need to understand that tension is very important. When we manipulate sets, reps, load, all that, what we’re really doing is adjusting the dose of tension. We increase the load to raise the tension, and we add reps or sets or sessions so that we can extend the amount of time we spend under tension.
This is a great way to get strong, but it’s not the only way. When you a struggling to make progress in the gym, try adjusting tension in other ways. Try simple moving the barbell faster, for example. Make the movement much harder by just increasing the range of motion, or you can add a pause to the lift to increase the time under load.
These are effective strategies. But still, it’s not the only thing that matters in the gym. You can also get much stronger simply by spending some time on smaller accessory exercises. Pistols, rows, presses, sled dragging, you name it. These movements are not as important as squats and snatches, but they are great for building work capacity, identifying and correcting weaknesses, and maintaining balance in programming.
]]>
The Barbell Shrugged team just finished their first Spartan Race in Temecula, California. On this episode, Chris, Mike and Doug share their race day experience, which you’re sure to enjoy. Plus, we are joined by professional Spartan Racer, Isaiah Vidal, who was kind enough to run with us and share some coaching tips.
Trust me, you don’t want to miss his story. It’s incredible.
Here’s all you need to know about these races - If you’ve ever thought about doing an obstacle course event, you really should. Yes, it’s a very hard thing to do. There’s no point in denying it. Your limbs will largely be reduced to sore hamburger meat. Of course you’ll be relieved when it’s all over. However, we can guarantee that you’ll be smiling when you cross that finish line.
Once you’ve finished a race like this you know that you’re capable of much more. Just prove it to yourself and see. This is an experience that could change your life for the better.
I know we’re all better off for having done it.
]]>
The Barbell Shrugged team just finished their first Spartan Race in Temecula, California. On this episode, Chris, Mike and Doug share their race day experience, which you’re sure to enjoy. Plus, we are joined by professional Spartan Racer, Isaiah Vidal, who was kind enough to run with us and share some coaching tips.
Trust me, you don’t want to miss his story. It’s incredible.
Here’s all you need to know about these races - If you’ve ever thought about doing an obstacle course event, you really should. Yes, it’s a very hard thing to do. There’s no point in denying it. Your limbs will largely be reduced to sore hamburger meat. Of course you’ll be relieved when it’s all over. However, we can guarantee that you’ll be smiling when you cross that finish line.
Once you’ve finished a race like this you know that you’re capable of much more. Just prove it to yourself and see. This is an experience that could change your life for the better.
I know we’re all better off for having done it.
]]>Also, some of your training questions answered...
I hope you enjoy the show. Cheers!
Chris
]]>Also, some of your training questions answered...
I hope you enjoy the show. Cheers!
Chris
]]>Maybe you're kicking ass, or maybe you're freaking out. In any case, it's super helpful to keep the limits of your own vision in mind.
Everyone faces a long series of challenges in life - your career, the gym, your relationships or otherwise. That's most all there is, so, it's critically important for you to get better and better at facing challenges. Be composed. Be confident as fuck! Before you start, believe that the thing is possible.
Attitude is everything, afterall.
Ultimately you have to find a solution that make sense and works for you. Do not copy what others do. Do not lose sight of the daily rhythym of chopping wood and carrying water, that's how the work of progress get's done. And most importantly, load your edges hard!
If you are not willing to invision and fight hard for the progress you want then you will never have it.
Keep going.
]]>Maybe you're kicking ass, or maybe you're freaking out. In any case, it's super helpful to keep the limits of your own vision in mind.
Everyone faces a long series of challenges in life - your career, the gym, your relationships or otherwise. That's most all there is, so, it's critically important for you to get better and better at facing challenges. Be composed. Be confident as fuck! Before you start, believe that the thing is possible.
Attitude is everything, afterall.
Ultimately you have to find a solution that make sense and works for you. Do not copy what others do. Do not lose sight of the daily rhythym of chopping wood and carrying water, that's how the work of progress get's done. And most importantly, load your edges hard!
If you are not willing to invision and fight hard for the progress you want then you will never have it.
Keep going.
]]>This week on the podcast we talk about some strategies for setting better goals for 2015. Also, there's more than a little bit of IPA fueling this weeks broadcast, so, you can expect a little bit of everything.
You're going to dig it.
Happy New Year!
Chris
]]>
This week on the podcast we talk about some strategies for setting better goals for 2015. Also, there's more than a little bit of IPA fueling this weeks broadcast, so, you can expect a little bit of everything.
You're going to dig it.
Happy New Year!
Chris
]]>
It's Thanksgiving! Tonight, I thought I would take the oppurtunity to gather some of my dearest friends so that we could say thank you.
This life is a wild ride. We could not do it without the amazing support from our families, our friends, and our amazing audience.
A million times over, thanks you, thank you.
P.S. We've been drinking plenty of Schnapps tonight. We get honest, we have fun, and we share just what it has taken for us to get to this spot.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Chris
]]>It's Thanksgiving! Tonight, I thought I would take the oppurtunity to gather some of my dearest friends so that we could say thank you.
This life is a wild ride. We could not do it without the amazing support from our families, our friends, and our amazing audience.
A million times over, thanks you, thank you.
P.S. We've been drinking plenty of Schnapps tonight. We get honest, we have fun, and we share just what it has taken for us to get to this spot.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Chris
]]>There's a Ralph Emerson quote that sums up our needs perfectly. "Always do what you are afraid to do."
Learn to fight for what you want. At the very least, grab some Scotch and join me for a quick chat. I think it will do you some good.
Enjoy,
]]>There's a Ralph Emerson quote that sums up our needs perfectly. "Always do what you are afraid to do."
Learn to fight for what you want. At the very least, grab some Scotch and join me for a quick chat. I think it will do you some good.
Enjoy,
]]>The second part of the show is personal. Today is dia de los muertos, or the day of the dead. I thought I would take some time and remember what's been lost. Also, it's a good time to appreciate what you still have.
I hope you enjoy the show,
Chris
]]>The second part of the show is personal. Today is dia de los muertos, or the day of the dead. I thought I would take some time and remember what's been lost. Also, it's a good time to appreciate what you still have.
I hope you enjoy the show,
Chris
]]>1. You have to get really good at giving before you'll get a lot of value in return.
2. You have to be able to get peoples attention.
3. Stretch your boundries and challenge yourself.
4. Keep it up. The real rewards in life go to those that persist.
Here's to success.
Cheers!
]]>1. You have to get really good at giving before you'll get a lot of value in return.
2. You have to be able to get peoples attention.
3. Stretch your boundries and challenge yourself.
4. Keep it up. The real rewards in life go to those that persist.
Here's to success.
Cheers!
]]>You will set a ton of goals in your life. You'll acheive a lot of stuff, which is exciting. But othertimes you're going to try really hard and fail. You'll get let down. Sorry to say, but you'll fuck-up. Acutely it will feel like the greatest pain of your life, but long-term you will hardly remember the thing happening at all.
Some of life's greatest rewards follow intense pain and embarassing waywardness. Really.
I hope you dig my red wine fueled rant. I went with the Bogle Vineyards Petite Sheraz tonight. It's cheap, tasty, and apparently,100% capable of "doing the job." So it goes.
Cheers!
Chris
]]>
You will set a ton of goals in your life. You'll acheive a lot of stuff, which is exciting. But othertimes you're going to try really hard and fail. You'll get let down. Sorry to say, but you'll fuck-up. Acutely it will feel like the greatest pain of your life, but long-term you will hardly remember the thing happening at all.
Some of life's greatest rewards follow intense pain and embarassing waywardness. Really.
I hope you dig my red wine fueled rant. I went with the Bogle Vineyards Petite Sheraz tonight. It's cheap, tasty, and apparently,100% capable of "doing the job." So it goes.
Cheers!
Chris
]]>
Enjoy,
]]>Enjoy,
]]>Get change!
]]>Get change!
]]>1. The meaning of it all, by Richard Feryman
2. Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain
3. On Writing, by Stephen King
I hope you enjoy the tale,
Chris
]]>1. The meaning of it all, by Richard Feryman
2. Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain
3. On Writing, by Stephen King
I hope you enjoy the tale,
Chris
]]>- The power of travel
- A little Memphis music history
- Elvis and his damn peanut and banana sandwhiches
- Warrior yoga and the joys of beach PT
- The most intense meditation session of my life, and just how it went down
Enjoy,
Chris
]]>
- The power of travel
- A little Memphis music history
- Elvis and his damn peanut and banana sandwhiches
- Warrior yoga and the joys of beach PT
- The most intense meditation session of my life, and just how it went down
Enjoy,
Chris
]]>
- Finding passion
- The crazyness that is existence and life
- Buddhism, Christianity, and everything in between
- What is trainging and self-improvement, reall?
It's epid. Listen, listen now!
Chris
]]>- Finding passion
- The crazyness that is existence and life
- Buddhism, Christianity, and everything in between
- What is trainging and self-improvement, reall?
It's epid. Listen, listen now!
Chris
]]>- Suffering gladly
- The secrets of getting strong
- A strategy for picking exercises in your training
- The secret trip...you actually can do whatever you want. How righteous indeed.
Enjoy!
]]>- Suffering gladly
- The secrets of getting strong
- A strategy for picking exercises in your training
- The secret trip...you actually can do whatever you want. How righteous indeed.
Enjoy!
]]>Chris
]]>Chris
]]>You'd be suprised just what is possible.
Note: Pardon the audio troubles, and the left only audio. Just turn up the volume, it'll be worth it.
Chris
]]>You'd be suprised just what is possible.
Note: Pardon the audio troubles, and the left only audio. Just turn up the volume, it'll be worth it.
Chris
]]>This week...
- The very best of Fathers Day
- The secret to making the most of your time
- Your training questions answered
- And so much more.
Enjoy!
]]>This week...
- The very best of Fathers Day
- The secret to making the most of your time
- Your training questions answered
- And so much more.
Enjoy!
]]>- The bay area tour, including getting to know my new friend Jackie Perez (see gratuitous pic).
- Why bodybuilding exercises could be just what you're missing, even if you're a Crossfitter. No, I'm not joking.
- Story time, including the best skill you could ever aquire...Getting good at jumping right in.
And that's just the start of it.
Enjoy!
Chris
]]>- The bay area tour, including getting to know my new friend Jackie Perez (see gratuitous pic).
- Why bodybuilding exercises could be just what you're missing, even if you're a Crossfitter. No, I'm not joking.
- Story time, including the best skill you could ever aquire...Getting good at jumping right in.
And that's just the start of it.
Enjoy!
Chris
]]>We hit a little bit of everything, including...
- How to eat to gain weight and strength
- The joy of intoxification
- Taking action in life and maximizing your impact, etc
Enjoy,
Chris
]]>We hit a little bit of everything, including...
- How to eat to gain weight and strength
- The joy of intoxification
- Taking action in life and maximizing your impact, etc
Enjoy,
Chris
]]>- The peanut butter cup ice cream sugar high
- What it takes to do something extraordinary, from what I can see
- Cultivating the "not know mind", which might just be the key to learning
Enjoy!
]]>- The peanut butter cup ice cream sugar high
- What it takes to do something extraordinary, from what I can see
- Cultivating the "not know mind", which might just be the key to learning
Enjoy!
]]>Warning: In honor of the very first show, we made sure to a very good time before recording.
Enjoy,
]]>Warning: In honor of the very first show, we made sure to a very good time before recording.
Enjoy,
]]>Be patient...take a quick step back, brew some coffee, think it over, press on.
There's always a path upward and onward.
]]>Be patient...take a quick step back, brew some coffee, think it over, press on.
There's always a path upward and onward.
]]>Go straight into the tension friends, and march forward with heavy and optimistic boots. Enjoy!
]]>Go straight into the tension friends, and march forward with heavy and optimistic boots. Enjoy!
]]>We have to step towards the high quality life we want, even when it's scary as shit to do so. At least, that's a theory worth putting to the test.
]]>We have to step towards the high quality life we want, even when it's scary as shit to do so. At least, that's a theory worth putting to the test.
]]>- book talk
- the practical importance of mediation
- crossfit open talk, and the importance of having a good time during competition
- Music as an example for how we should pursue goal setting
Enjoy,
]]>- book talk
- the practical importance of mediation
- crossfit open talk, and the importance of having a good time during competition
- Music as an example for how we should pursue goal setting
Enjoy,
]]>Our chat starts with the question of what matters most, then follows a wide ranging trail for an hour fifteen. I KNOW you're gonna dig this one.
Chris
This episode made far more awesome by the accompanying sounds of "Howlin' for you" by The Black Keys. Buy...all...the albums.
]]>Our chat starts with the question of what matters most, then follows a wide ranging trail for an hour fifteen. I KNOW you're gonna dig this one.
Chris
This episode made far more awesome by the accompanying sounds of "Howlin' for you" by The Black Keys. Buy...all...the albums.
]]>- The story of Crossfit's first openly transgender competitor. Fascinating stuff.
- Kevin Ogar speaks about his recovery. I dare you to not be moved.
- Quick, useful tips for acting swiftly, limiting noise, breaking the rules, and knowing when to put yourself on death ground.
- Story time: Pep talk
I hope you dig it.
]]>- The story of Crossfit's first openly transgender competitor. Fascinating stuff.
- Kevin Ogar speaks about his recovery. I dare you to not be moved.
- Quick, useful tips for acting swiftly, limiting noise, breaking the rules, and knowing when to put yourself on death ground.
- Story time: Pep talk
I hope you dig it.
]]>My four corners of heaven. Thanks to Sigur Ros (Track 3), Damien Dempsey (Rainy night in SoHo), and Torche (Solitary Traveler) for helping me set the mood.
Cheers,
]]>My four corners of heaven. Thanks to Sigur Ros (Track 3), Damien Dempsey (Rainy night in SoHo), and Torche (Solitary Traveler) for helping me set the mood.
Cheers,
]]>- Why the diet works, but what you need to tweak to be big and strong
- Applying the idea to lifestyle, changing the conditions to make success more likely
- The important of getting out in the wild and being uncomfortable
- Modern life, sleep loss, and how much is necessary for performance
Join me, we'll have a good time.
Chris
]]>- Why the diet works, but what you need to tweak to be big and strong
- Applying the idea to lifestyle, changing the conditions to make success more likely
- The important of getting out in the wild and being uncomfortable
- Modern life, sleep loss, and how much is necessary for performance
Join me, we'll have a good time.
Chris
]]>Let's talk about the utility of being mindful, closing the gap between what we want and what we're capable of, and finally, seeing the world through brand new eyes.
Cheers, friends.
Chris
]]>Let's talk about the utility of being mindful, closing the gap between what we want and what we're capable of, and finally, seeing the world through brand new eyes.
Cheers, friends.
Chris
]]>Push, push up the hill. Don't stop until you can see the shore.
]]>Push, push up the hill. Don't stop until you can see the shore.
]]>Push through. push through. Even when it's scary as hell.
]]>Push through. push through. Even when it's scary as hell.
]]>- Lessons learned
- The best two breakfast stories from Zach Even-esh...
Plenty of pearls in this one, friends. Best,
]]>- Lessons learned
- The best two breakfast stories from Zach Even-esh...
Plenty of pearls in this one, friends. Best,
]]>Join me. I have Glenlivet.
]]>Join me. I have Glenlivet.
]]>This week we talk resolutions, and how we can do much better. As usual, it starts with the head.
Also, while not in the show, I will rank the following Crossfit athletes according to six pack.
1. Jason Khalipa
2. Rich Froning/Matt Chan toss up
3. Who cares, I'm confused enough as it is!
I think you'll dig this one, cheers!
]]>This week we talk resolutions, and how we can do much better. As usual, it starts with the head.
Also, while not in the show, I will rank the following Crossfit athletes according to six pack.
1. Jason Khalipa
2. Rich Froning/Matt Chan toss up
3. Who cares, I'm confused enough as it is!
I think you'll dig this one, cheers!
]]>- Admitting when you've held on too long, and getting the motion back.
- Hanging with Travis Mash and Christmas Abbott, two folks who say yes to possibility and always seem to keep their head level.
- Burning the boats and jumping into rough waters...Why the hardest part is that first leap.
It's neem an amazing 2013. Let's make 2014 even better.
Cheers,
]]>- Admitting when you've held on too long, and getting the motion back.
- Hanging with Travis Mash and Christmas Abbott, two folks who say yes to possibility and always seem to keep their head level.
- Burning the boats and jumping into rough waters...Why the hardest part is that first leap.
It's neem an amazing 2013. Let's make 2014 even better.
Cheers,
]]>- Being more like Chuck Berry.
- My most embarassing football story
- Question time, including what I think of Rippetoe's Crossfit article
- Story time: Quite the charmer
Cheers,
]]>- Being more like Chuck Berry.
- My most embarassing football story
- Question time, including what I think of Rippetoe's Crossfit article
- Story time: Quite the charmer
Cheers,
]]>- The beautiful lesson that pain brings
- Ying and Yang all around
- How critical recovery is, and how to do a better job at it
- Training while you travel…the how and "Why?"
- Story time: Heavy Duty Mantra.
Cheers,
]]>- The beautiful lesson that pain brings- Ying and Yang all around- How critical recovery is, and how to do a better job at it- Training while you travel…the how and "Why?"- Story time: Heavy Duty Mantra.
Cheers,
]]>Cheers,
]]>Cheers,
]]>...No offense, Jillian. I just think you're being an asshole.
]]>...No offense, Jillian. I just think you're being an asshole.
]]>An interesting one...hope you like it.
]]>An interesting one...hope you like it.
]]>Coffee, your rediculously complicated training program and why it's not necessary, and of course, the beauty and satisfaction you can find in a simpler approach.
Cheers,
]]>Coffee, your rediculously complicated training program and why it's not necessary, and of course, the beauty and satisfaction you can find in a simpler approach.
Cheers,
]]>Cheers!
]]>Cheers!
]]>- A moment on the mountain, and what it reminded me of
- The moment, and why it's the only thing you've got
- Training progress, like anything else, is not a matter of surging forward. It's about taking the next best step. It's about balance. it's about having a decent time while you're at it.
That and more on this episode!
Cheers,
Chris
]]>- A moment on the mountain, and what it reminded me of
- The moment, and why it's the only thing you've got
- Training progress, like anything else, is not a matter of surging forward. It's about taking the next best step. It's about balance. it's about having a decent time while you're at it.
That and more on this episode!
Cheers,
Chris
]]>- The war of art
- What my son, his fussy eating habits and that ear of corn tought me about mindfulness today
- Looking past today's fog to see our progress
- Focusing on the next best step
- The bad day as a blessing
Enjoy the fruits of my bad day,
Chris
]]>- The war of art
- What my son, his fussy eating habits and that ear of corn tought me about mindfulness today
- Looking past today's fog to see our progress
- Focusing on the next best step
- The bad day as a blessing
Enjoy the fruits of my bad day,
Chris
]]>- Close minded jerks, and why I almost ripped ones head clean off today.
- A special sneak peak from the upcoming audio version of the book, Progress. The topic, habits.
- You are what you repeatadly do. So this begs the question...what are you practicing?
]]>- Close minded jerks, and why I almost ripped ones head clean off today.
- A special sneak peak from the upcoming audio version of the book, Progress. The topic, habits.
- You are what you repeatadly do. So this begs the question...what are you practicing?
]]>- My time in the desert
- How much you're missing in your rush
- Where the beauty is
- What guitar players can teaches us about programming
...and more!
Happy Vice Friday!
]]>- My time in the desert
- How much you're missing in your rush
- Where the beauty is
- What guitar players can teaches us about programming
...and more!
Happy Vice Friday!
]]>Let's get to it!
Chris
]]>Let's get to it!
Chris
]]>Shall we?
]]>Shall we?
]]>I commend you, but you're making a big mistake. Let me point you towards something better...
- Learn to lean forward and work
- Understand the four key phases of development, and where you are
- Finally, embrace where you are now, and know that this is right where you belong for the moment
This podcast could change everything for you.
Chris
]]>I commend you, but you're making a big mistake. Let me point you towards something better...
- Learn to lean forward and work
- Understand the four key phases of development, and where you are
- Finally, embrace where you are now, and know that this is right where you belong for the moment
This podcast could change everything for you.
Chris
]]>- You need a plan...some kind of program...but there's no magic in it.
- The test is whether or not you're making progress. If you are, then you're just where you need to be. If not, a change might be in order.
- However, do not get caught up in the game of chasing down the perfect program for you. No such thing exists! There's no magic out there. You just need to understand which tool might be best for you right now.
- Your first warning sign is when you feel frustrated that maybe someone else is doing something better. That's a lie.
Enjoy,
]]>
- You need a plan...some kind of program...but there's no magic in it.
- The test is whether or not you're making progress. If you are, then you're just where you need to be. If not, a change might be in order.
- However, do not get caught up in the game of chasing down the perfect program for you. No such thing exists! There's no magic out there. You just need to understand which tool might be best for you right now.
- Your first warning sign is when you feel frustrated that maybe someone else is doing something better. That's a lie.
Enjoy,
]]>
Chris
]]>Chris
]]>- A quick blurb on how to improve your overhead pressing strength
- My first Zen computer buying experience
- A crazy 15th century Japanese monk, and why he's informing my current outlook
I hope you find it entertaining.
Chris
]]>- A quick blurb on how to improve your overhead pressing strength
- My first Zen computer buying experience
- A crazy 15th century Japanese monk, and why he's informing my current outlook
I hope you find it entertaining.
Chris
]]>- My perspective on drugs, performance and recreational
- Dangerous? They all can be constructive or destructive
- Steroids are more of an ethics issue for me than a health issue.
- In the end, ask yourself whether your habits help you build and create, or if they take from you. Do they motivate, or do they compel you to sit idle? Those are the key considerations.
Chris
]]>- My perspective on drugs, performance and recreational
- Dangerous? They all can be constructive or destructive
- Steroids are more of an ethics issue for me than a health issue.
- In the end, ask yourself whether your habits help you build and create, or if they take from you. Do they motivate, or do they compel you to sit idle? Those are the key considerations.
Chris
]]>Cheers,
Chris
]]>Cheers,
Chris
]]>Let's take a moment to talk about meditation.
- What it really is
- How you can practice it right alongside your work, training, and everyday life
- Why your training and life will be much better off becuase of it
Enjoy!
Chris
]]>Let's take a moment to talk about meditation.
- What it really is
- How you can practice it right alongside your work, training, and everyday life
- Why your training and life will be much better off becuase of it
Enjoy!
Chris
]]>I'd like to share with you some thoughts about the people - the energy - that surrounds you right now. If you have loads of enabling energy flowing right into you senses daily, good for you! You are incredibly lucky. For the rest of us, we need to seek out more of that, and eliminate the negetive energy that might be staring us down...holding us back.
That's not so easy sometimes. Thankfully we progressive folk will make it happen.
Chris
]]>I'd like to share with you some thoughts about the people - the energy - that surrounds you right now. If you have loads of enabling energy flowing right into you senses daily, good for you! You are incredibly lucky. For the rest of us, we need to seek out more of that, and eliminate the negetive energy that might be staring us down...holding us back.
That's not so easy sometimes. Thankfully we progressive folk will make it happen.
Chris
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