Single-Minded Focus

April 30, 2011

First things first, second things never. ~ Shirley Conran We often have one large goal or dream that sits at the front of our minds. Maybe you want to start your own business, learn a foreign language, get in shape, or move to a sandy beach. That one goal is so big that it’s more …

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What It’s Like to Set a National Powerlifting Record

April 29, 2011

Like many young boys, I dreamed of athletic glory when I was little. Hell, I still dream of it today. I recently, and very unexpectedly, had the opportunity to experience athletic glory by setting a national record in the squat for my age group and weight class in the 100% RAW Powerlifting Federation. I say …

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Could You Pull the Ripcord on the Rat Race?

April 28, 2011

One of the biggest times you feel stuck in your life is when you are tied to a job that you don’t see a way out of. You feel like you are on a path that you can’t escape. You might also have family depending on you financially which makes you feel guilty and selfish …

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Vieques, Puerto Rico: 5 Lessons for a Worry Free, Fun Vacation

April 24, 2011

The Caribbean holds undeniable appeal for dreams of living on a tropical island paradise. One of my goals in the next 3 to 5 years is to relocate to the tropics. I don’t know how I’m going to do it yet, but as part of the process of figuring out where I might want to …

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GOMAD: Risks and Uses of Milk to Build Muscle

April 9, 2011

GOMAD (gallon of milk a day) is a popular weight gaining strategy used by lifters looking to quickly add muscle mass while minimizing fat gain. Some lifters have reported 20-30 pounds of muscle gain in as little as one month. I follow a fairly strict paleo diet which disallows milk, but as a lifelong skinny …

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How to Spend Your Way to a Better Life

March 9, 2011

If every dollar you spent was a vote for the kind of life you wanted to live, what kind of life would you be voting for right now? If you always thought your life would be different if you just knew the right kinds of people and had the right connections, but find yourself blowing …

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