The Rich Man's Gym Podcast

10 Signs You Might Have A Nutrient Deficiency (10X Health Gene Test Review) My friends at 10X Health have identified 10 signs that you might have a nutrient deficiency. These are some of the most common symptoms of nutrient deficiencies. Let me know if any of these symptoms ring a bell for you? -ANXIETY -DEPRESSION -ADD/ADHD -OCD -POOR SLEEP -GUT ISSUES -WEIGHT GAIN -BRAIN FOG -THYROID PROBLEMS -HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE If bells are ringing and you’d like to get to the bottom if it, the best thing to do is to get a gene test. This will let you know if you’re deficient in certain nutrients. And another reason to get a gene test is you may be over supplementing. I know I was. Talking all sorts of supplements based on self diagnosing a potential problem without knowing all the facts. You may be different but my supplement routine used to be similar to throwing you know what on the wall and seeing what sticks and most likely resulting in some very expensive urine… FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/10-signs-you-might-have-a-nutrient-deficiency/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Real help to stop smoking: https://stopdontquit.com/ The MiHigh Sauna Blanket: https://richmansgym.com/mihigh

One Simple Hack To Fight Cravings What’s your addiction? Maybe you have more than one! I know I have. I have wrestled with addiction most of my adult life. Whatever you’re struggling with one of the biggest challenges is what to do with cravings. And I’m going to show you one of the ways I handle my own cravings. FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/one-simple-hack-to-fight-cravings/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST while supporting yourself LIVEGOOD https://richmansgym.com/livegood MiHigh Sauna Blanket: https://richmansgym.com/mihigh

5 tips for getting and staying motivated My friends over at MiHigh recently sent out an email with 5 tips for getting and staying motivated. We’re already into the New Year. This is that time where resolutions and goals find out how serious you are about them. Getting motivated is simple. Put on the Rocky soundtrack and start. Staying motivated after the music stops is another thing entirely. Let’s take a quick look at MiHigh’s 5 tips for getting and staying motivated and then we’ll go a little deeper and see what can find to make sure we get the most out of the new year, hit our goals and actualize our resolutions. MiHigh’s 5 tips for getting and staying motivated -Identify Attainable Goals -Keep Yourself Moving -Eat Well and Stay Hydrated -Be Intentional -Find Time To Relax FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/getting-and-staying-motivated/ Support the podcast: MiHigh Sauna Blanket https://richmansgym.com/mihigh 10X Gene Test https://richmansgym.com/10Xhealth

[eBook] 7 Kettlebell Swing Workouts That Totally Suck A Rich Man's Gym Exclusive Compiled for Your Pleasure and Pain Introducing a simple ebook that you can get on Amazon for your Kindle with 7 Kettlebell Swing workouts that you can incorporate into your training routines or use as a stand alone training program.  These workouts are designed to challenge you and help you reach a new level of strength and conditioning.  Remember, Rich Man's Gym is about strength and conditioning for body, mind and spirit so while we work to get the body right we also need to work on out metals and spirituals.  These 7 swing workouts will help you hit all three... Get your copy at https://richmansgym.com/7swings/

In this compelling video, we delve into the intricacies of Power vs. Force, unraveling real-life applications and impacts that often go unnoticed. 🌟 Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the dynamics between power and force in various everyday scenarios. From the beginning to the end, you'll gain profound insights into this fascinating topic.

Power vs Force in real life: The Bum on the Street Inspired and adapted from the teachings of Wayne Dyer and David R. Hawkins

This will be an examination of the different levels of consciousness and how it affects how we see the world. As Wayne Dyer so eloquently stated, “when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” And so it goes with how we perceive the world we live in. What we focus on, we create. What we put attention on grows. And your level of consciousness will determine what we see, focus on, create, cultivate and experience in our lives.

David R Hawkins wrote a book called Power vs Force. This book explores the dynamics of human consciousness and the ways in which we as individuals can navigate our personal and collective growth. In the book Hawkins, introduces a Scale of Consciousness. It is a hierarchical model that categorizes human emotions and behaviors from lower levels associated with force, such as fear and anger, to higher levels associated with power, such as love and enlightenment. Hawkins discusses the transformative impact of embracing higher levels of consciousness, emphasizing that power comes from within and is sustained by positive, life-affirming principles. This book encourages us to transcend limiting beliefs and emotions, fostering a greater awareness of our personal power so we can…

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How to Make a Keto Friendly Peppermint Mocha Coffee addicts of the world unite! Who doesn’t like a little variety to their coffee? Now mind you, I’m the first guy in line when it comes time to defend Dr Dennis Leary in the 90’s wanting just a coffee flavored coffee drink. Literally first in line. That being said, it’s cold out, maybe it’s the Christmas season or at least winter and you’re looking for something sweet and minty to go with your cold day BUT you’re doing Keto or you just don’t want to 16oz of Type-II diabetes in a cup. What’s the solution to a Keto Friendly Peppermint Mocha? BLOG POST: https://richmansgym.com/keto-friendly-peppermint-mocha/ INGREDIENT LIST: SLO Roasted French Roast Decaf https://www.sloroasted.com/collections/decaf-coffees/products/french-roast-decaf Crio Bru Brewed Cacao Uber Dark Spanish Roast https://amzn.to/3QOtWOY Bulletproof Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil https://amzn.to/3MSUJZn Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol https://amzn.to/3uqjupt doTERRA Peppermint Essential Oil https://amzn.to/3T6o1b5 Zulay Powerful Milk Frother Handheld Foam Maker https://amzn.to/47CPrZW

5 Hard Questions That Will Change Your Life Recently I received an email with 5 questions in there that as I read them, realized that the answers to these 5 question will change your life. They’ll change your life for the better too. And the whole thing got me thinking… Let’s go over these 5 hard questions real quick and then let’s talk about what to about it... LINK TO FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/5-hard-questions-that-will-change-your-life/ BOOKS MENTIONED: The Millionaire Booklet: https://amzn.to/3sxQFqE The 10X Rule: https://amzn.to/4659A9S CHAPTERS:00:00 Start 00:13 Introduction 00:56 Stop Don't Quit 01:52 MiHigh Sauna Blanket 03:09 The 5 Hard Questions 04:50 Are you as financially well-off as you want to be? 06:50 Are you achieving your life goals? 08:58 Are you tolerating a job you dislike? 10:50 Do you have friends you truly feel close to? 12:10 Are you enjoying life? 13:20 Here are 3 tips to enjoy life better 15:29 FINAL THOUGHTS: 5 Hard Questions That Will Change Your Life

How much energy should you give something? Solid question right? Have you ever found yourself directing way too much energy toward ultimately the wrong thing? Because, one of the main consequences of this is that you wind up not putting the right amount of energy on the right thing or things. Obvious? Hopefully, but not everyone recognizes that until it’s too late. There is in this day and age so much stimulation and the competition for our attention is fierce. Remember when breaking news actually meant breaking news. Now it’s just a tool to get and keep attention to boost ratings and sell advertising. There is so much noice out there that maybe we need a system to determine if something is worth our time, attention and most importantly, our energy. FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/how-much-energy-should-you-give-something/

The Top 10 Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing

The kettlebell swing is a dynamic exercise that has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its numerous health and fitness benefits. Originally developed in Russia, this exercise involves swinging a weighted kettlebell between the legs and up to chest level, utilizing the hips and core muscles for maximum efficiency.In this post, we’re going to explore the top 10 benefits of the kettlebell swing and congruently make the case why basically everyone should learn and incorporate this movement into their strength and conditioning training.

[NOTE: This will not be a “how-to” this is a “why you should” post]

FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/the-top-10-benefits-of-the-kettlebell-swing/

The Top 7 Reasons Why Your Life Sucks (According To Bill Harris) Who’s Bill Harris? Bill Harris is the founder of Centerpointe Research Institute. I have been utilizing their Holosync meditation technology for years and it was an integral part of my sobriety journey. Their meditation programs have been great for my breathing practice, curbing anxiety, processing grief and focus. If you'd like to see how you can get yourself into a deep meditative state super fast and start some deep healing check out https://richmansgym.com/centerpointe/ for more on that but in the meantime, let’s talk about these 7 reasons why your life sucks. I got an email from Centerpointe with this list. I love this title, don’t you? So I thought I’d be cool to run down the list with you and throw my two-cents on it as well. Here’s the list, we’ll start there and then I’ll break it down. Top 7 Reasons Why Your Life Sucks -Pretending you don’t have control. -You chronically (and unconsciously) focus on what you don’t want. -You believe what your parents taught you about who you have to be in order to be “okay.” -You aren’t willing to examine your beliefs and premises—about the world, life, other people, or yourself -Fearing failure, you don’t act. -You’re focused on yourself and unaware of the needs—or the perspective—of other people. -You’re waiting for everything to be okay before you can be happy.

Discover the Top 3 Remarkable Benefits of Collagen Protein for Your Health https://richmansgym.com/discover-the-top-3-remarkable-benefits-of-collagen-protein-for-your-health/ If you are searching for a natural way to enhance your overall well-being, look no further! In today’s post, we’re deep diving into the world of nutrition and wellness to unveil the top three incredible benefits of collagen protein. Whether you’re aiming for glowing skin, strong joints, or increased vitality, collagen protein might just be the game-changer you’ve been seeking...

How to master your urges Have you ever felt like punching someone in the face? Have you ever been talking to someone and you start to wonder what would happen if you just kicked this person in the crotch? Maybe it’s just me… but I doubt it. Let’s take it down a notch. What do you do what you’re staring silently at your running shoes while your XBOX is whispering sweet nothings in your ear? At the supermarket, how do you handle the quart of ice cream that keeps trying to jump into your cart? How did you even wind up in that isle in the first place? If you, like me have lost the battle of sitting in your car outside the liquor store trying not to go in and buy a bottle or a pack of smokes while feeling helplessly out of control, I get it. So, we’re going to deep dive into this. How to master your urges which is a topic that affects all of us at some point in our lives. Again, this is us resisting the temptation to indulge in unhealthy habits or staying focused on our goals, learning how to control our impulses is a highly valuable skill. So, without further ado, let’s explore some ways to master our urges!

Unlocking the Power of Essential Amino Acids: Your Body’s Protein Superheroes Ever wondered how your body builds and repairs tissues, supports immune function, and carries out essential physiological processes? Well, the “secret” lies in essential amino acids. These little superheroes are a group of nine amino acids that are vital to our health. So…. I hope you’re ready cause we’re about to dive into the fascinating world of essential amino acids and explore why they are so important for our overall well-being. What Are Essential Amino Acids, Anyway? So, here’s the deal: EAAs are like the VIPs of the amino acid world. They are the ones your body can’t produce on its own, which means you have to get them from your diet. FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/the-power-of-essential-amino-acids/

The Parable of the Donkey and the Tiger (or how to argue with people on social media) FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/the-parable-of-the-donkey-and-the-tiger/ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: Tranzact Card: https://whatistranzactcard.com/ LiveGood: https://richmansgym.com/livegoodChapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Meet Out Sponsors 02:44 Grace Update 03:27 The Parable of the Donkey and the Tiger 05:40 The biggest waste of time is... 07:08 How do you argue with people on social media 08:13 How to function on social media

You have no limits https://richmansgym.com/you-have-no-limits/ Limitations: Your limitations are not self-imposed. They have been taught to you and are being trained into you right now. Remember when you were kid and anything and everything was possible? You had no limits then and you have no limits now. The problem is someone or something convinced us to “get real”. Then we believed them. And we did not question the source of the information or the intention behind it. #motivation #inspiration #NoLimits #UnstoppableForce #FearlessMindset #SuccessMindset #DreamBig #GymMotivation #FitnessInspiration #PositiveVibes #MotivatedMondays #BeyondLimits

Thor Love And Thunder Which Thor Will You Be? Question: Which Thor Will You Be? Thor Love And Thunder is out and as Marvel fans know we have two versions of The Mighty Thor, both on the inside and on the outside. We have Yoked Ripped Point Break Thor and then we have Lebowski Thor. We can also see how Thor’s outside is very reflective of his inside. By the time we get into Avenger’s Endgame we have Lebowski Thor. A man who has slipped into a deep depression of grief and regret. What has gone wrong for Thor at this point? Mother murdered Father died Girlfriend’s AWOL Homeland destroyed Brother murdered Loses most of the Asgardian population to Hela (Sister) and Thanos Failed to kill Thanos with Stormbreaker (should have gone for the head) Half of all life in the universe gets murdered. These are heavy weights to bear, even for a demigod. In fact through the mythical and spiritual realm we are told stories of beings with great power who still suffer and wrestle with some very human challenges... FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/thor-love-and-thunder/ 00:00 Introduction 00:55 A word from our sponsors 03:14 GRACE Update 04:33 QUOTE of the day 05:57 Question: Which Thor Will You Be? 07:36 What makes the MCU so special? 09:45 F.E.A.R. Can stand for two things 10:47 Are you worthy? 12:29 Thor Love And Thunder Key Take Aways: 13:37 NEXT UP / TRAINING:

3 Ways To Level Up Your Life (Courtesy of Grant Cardone) Is it time to level up your life? Have you been feeling stuck in a rut? Downward spiral perhaps? Are you thinking there has to more to life than this? Is your everyday kind of a Phil Conners type of day? Life feeling a little stale? In Grant Cardone’s latest audio book 10X Mentor, he drops three incredibly valuable questions. Allow me to share them with you here and also encourage you to listen to the whole thing. Especially if you’re looking to level up in life. Ask yourself these 3 level up questions right now: Do I want more? Do I deserve more? Can I do more? The answer to all 3 better be a resounding YES! What you’re wondering now is how. How do you level up your life? We’re in agreement here that you want more. What could that be? Better health, body comp, financial freedom, career goals, deeper relationships, higher spiritual connection or…? It’s something. There is something inside you looking to come out, play and level up. Is that awareness of lack frustrating? Good! Your frustration is your potential nudging you. Reminding you that you are capable of more and that you in actuality deserve it. Regardless of what you’ve been taught or what you’ve decided based on some not ideal experience, you totally deserve more. Any contrary thought is actually limiting thinking that has no business occupying real estate in your mind. And the way to level up is to do more. More what? Recently in one of Grant Cardone’s 10X Advisor emails he offered 3 tips to get to the next level in anything. These tips seemed beyond fitting for a share here with a little Rich Man’s Gym spin on them… Are you ready? FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/level-up-your-life/ BOOKS MENTIONED: -Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://amzn.to/468ejsG -10X Mentor by Grant Cardone: https://amzn.to/468fPuO -Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer: https://amzn.to/46d7QfQ -Sell Or Be Sold by Grant Cardone: https://amzn.to/3Nm3ElI -FREE Access to Cardone U: https://cardonesolutions.com/cardoneufree

LiveGood Organic Super Reds Full Review TRY LIVEGOOD for YOURSELF: https://livegood.com/RichMansGym Let me just start by saying, I have found a very solid and real pre-workout mix... In addition to that, I’m going to go over why LiveGood Organic Super Reds is a great pre-workout mix and even if you’re not looking for a boost to your workout, why this is something you should be taking on the daily. PLUS, we’ll be talking about why this product is the best bang for your buck even if you don’t have a LiveGood membership.

The American Stroke Association is reporting that strokes for the ages 50 and under is continuing to increase and has been over the last 30 years. I didn’t know this, but May is National Stroke awareness month. And in a recent article and post on Twitter, FoxNews reports… "About 15% of all strokes occur in adults 50 or under” -Tracie Morden with the American Heart and Stroke Association. In the article we learn about Daniel Gainer. It was the week after Thanksgiving (imagine going into the holiday season with your family and having to unexpectedly deal with a stroke). Started with a really bad headache that was in reality the beginning of a brain bleed and eventual organ failure. His odds of surviving this were not in his favor. His wife was told to prepare for the worst. He was 29 years old. This experience used to incredibly rare for people under 50, now it’s becoming more common… FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/strokes-on-the-rise/

LiveGood Essential Aminos FULL Product Review Before my buddy Scott turned me on to LiveGood I would easily spend $70-$80 dollars to get a good EAA supplement. While it is true you get what you pay for and there is something to be said that quality costs, if you can get something of high quality at a great price too, it would be fiscally irresponsible to not at least consider it. Now I’m getting my EAAs for for about a quarter of what I was paying and it tastes even better than what I was talking before. I’ve officially switched over my “name brand” EAA supplement to LiveGood’s EAA supplement. We’re going to spend some time today talking it all out. I’m going to go over: How much it costs? What are the active ingredients ingredients? What is the dosing? When is the best time to take it? The Benefits of EAAs How does it compare to similar products? And then you decide if you’d like to try it or yourself… TRY LIVEGOOD YOURSELF: https://www.LiveGood.com/RichMansGym FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/livegood-essential-aminos-product-review/

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Ask These 4 Questions For A Successful Day So let me start off with a few questions that are not any of the four questions to ask every morning to have a successful day. How do you start your day? Is it structured and disciplined or more like a chaotic whirlwind to get to work on time? Are you getting up at the same time every morning? What time do you go to bed? And what kind of BS excuses are popping up in your head right now to justify why you don’t have more consistency in your day which equates to your life? So before we get into the questions, here’s my challenge to you. If you don’t have one already, you need to develop a morning routine that is ritualized. And by ritual I’m talking about sacred. Activities that you do, in the morning that set the tone for your entire day. Ritual: a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. Sacred: regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual. Develop a morning routine that is ritualized and sacred. Part of this morning routine should put focus on what you’re going to create today. Yes, you definitely want to put attention on all your goals. Long term and short term goals and targets are necessary, but let me ask you another question… What is the only moment that actually exists? Exactly! Right now! And your right now is created by what you do right now; today. The past is gone and the future isn’t here, yet… but it will be determined by what you make of today and where you allow your thoughts to take you. Ask these 4 questions every morning for a successful day So, you got some decisions to make about how your day is going to go. This is something I’ve been doing for years and recently I stumbled on these 4 specific questions on Instagram and added them to my morning ritual and goal setting practice. I find these questions to be very powerful because they force a decision to be made about what kind of day you’re going to create. I’m going to list them off first, then do a quick deep dive on each... FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/4-questions-for-a-successful-day/

The Real Truth About The 3 Kinds of Pressure There are 3 kinds of pressure in life. Too much, Not enough and The right amount. Too much pressure and things breakdown. Not enough pressure and things regress, they atrophy and they go backwards. But the right amount and we break through, we grow, we adapt. This will be your definitive guide on how to deal with pressure in life and hopefully we’ll be busting a few myths about pressure. Pressure is an inevitable part of life and can come in many forms. It can be physical, mental, emotional, or societal. Regardless of the type, pressure can be both positive and negative. Let’s explore the three kinds of pressure and how to manage them. FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/the-3-kinds-of-pressure/ MORE ON LIVEGOOD: https://www.LiveGood.com/RichMansGym

I read The Way Forward by Robert O’Neill and Dakota Meyer to answer a question that seems to weigh on me and has been for several years now. My question that I always ask and wonder about is; what does it take mentally, spiritually and emotionally to be in SpecOps? And with a little bit of self-depreciation thrown in, what do these people have that I don’t or better yet, what have they fostered in themselves that I did not? Especially in my youth. I am reminded of the story from American Sniper where Chris Kyle’s father tells him about wolves, sheep and sheepdogs. Which one am I? Which one do I want to be, emulate, be known for? I too want to create a lasting legacy. I mean who doesn’t? And life comes at us with all sorts of challenges. Life is literally a choose your own adventure book. Life is a game. How will you play? FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/the-way-forward/

10 Pragmatics For Living A Higher Quality of Life An interesting (kinda stupid) experiment I’ve found 10 pragmatics for living a higher quality of life. But before we get started, let’s take a moment to look at and make sure we understand what is meant by pragmatics for living. Pragmatics is a subfield of linguistics and semiotics that studies the ways in which context contributes to meaning. And to be pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. I was inspired to put together these 10 pragmatics for living a higher quality of life after an interesting (kinda stupid) experiment I played on myself. I allowed myself to take the full force of Twitter. After listening to a podcast with Joe Rogan and Jack Dorsey with Vijaya Gadde and Tim Poole, I realized that there’s a lot of Twitter I was filtering out. A lot of the experiences they were describing were not my experiences. I had heard about the vitriol and have seen it to a degree but never realized the magnitude of anger, cynicism, negativity and outright disregard for one’s humanity. I often wonder what it takes for someone to be cruel It’s almost as if some of these folks out there have forgotten that they’re tweeting to an actual person. I often wonder what it takes for someone to be cruel and see a certain group as subhuman and literally remove their empathy for someone else. Historically, what has happened in the past that allows one group of humans to eradicate another? I mean how does an entire nation tolerate systematic genocide? Whether that’s Nazi Germany or The United States. Both countries are guilty of it and both countries have moved past it. Yet, in many ways, we as a global community are still challenged with seeing... FULL TEXT: https://richmansgym.com/10-pragmatics-for-living-a-higher-quality-of-life/

Life Gets Way Better With These 8 Mindsets My dear friend Wayne Dyer taught me that when I change the way I look at things, the things I look at change. Would you like to see some changes in your life? Let’s take a look at where we are currently. Because if you don’t know where you are, how will you know what direction to move in? Google maps can not give you directions without first knowing where you are? You probably already have a good idea on where you want to go and where you want to be and you may be trying to figure out how you’re going to get there. And whether this is a physical place or a spiritual place, how you see the journey will be the difference between whether or not you arrive. If you’ve ever asked a question like, “what can I do to make my life better?” Let me tell you, life gets way better with these 8 mindsets. So let’s take a look at… 8 Mindsets To Live A Kick Ass Life....

8 Things To Focus On To Create Success (And 8 Things NOT To)BOTTOM LINE: Put your full attention on what you actually have real control of. Where SHOULD your energy and attention should go?In today's episode of The Rich Man's Gym Podcast, we're going to look at 8 things to focus on to create more success in your life and 8 things NOT to focus on so you're not distracted, offended and immobilized.

Is Long Term Exercise For Depression and Anxiety Better Then Medication and Traditional Talk Therapy?  

That’s the question.  And the answer that is coming back may be surprising to you.  What if it turned out that exercise for depression and anxiety is better than medication and traditional talk therapy?  Look, not everyone wants to get medicated.  Not everyone wants to “talk it out.”  

A recent study in of 97 reviews that included 1039 trials and 128,119 participants published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, concluded that…  

"Physical activity is highly beneficial for improving symptoms of depression, anxiety and distress across a wide range of adult populations, including the general population, people with diagnosed mental health disorders and people with chronic disease. Physical activity should be a mainstay approach in the management of depression, anxiety and psychological distress.”  

Sooo…  YES!  Long term exercise IS better then medication and traditional talk therapy for depression and anxiety.  

MORE AT:  https://richmansgym.com/exercise-for-depression-and-anxiety/

Freedom From Fear: Songs of a War Boy Book Review  

This is the story of Deng Adut [pronounced Dang Ahh-doot] called “Songs of a War Boy.”

At 6 he is taken from his family in South Sudan and trained as a soldier in the Sudanese People’s Liberation Army.  He is marched for 33 days to Ethiopia along with 30 other kids.  These boys were forced to fight in the Second Sudanese Civil War.  They were brainwashed and drugged with amphetamines.  The horrors this kid was exposed to are incomprehensible.  

A friend of mine in Australia sent me a couple books to read based on a discussion of people we'd like to meet that we admire.  This man was one of them...  

FULL TEXT:  https://richmansgym.com/songs-of-a-war-boy-book-review/

If you’re looking to get stronger in life, to be able to lift more, carry more, do more, handle more, be more then I have 5 lessons to share with you that I’ve learned over the years.  These are lessons that I am always working on and will be always working on.  And we’re not just talking about just physical strength.  Rich Man’s Gym is strength and conditioning for body, mind and spirit.  We as humans should strive for strength in all three areas.  These 5 tips apply to all three.  

FULL TEXT:  https://richmansgym.com/how-to-get-strong/

Are You Wanting It Like There’s No Tomorrow?  

Recently, I reread and listened to Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggin’s first book.  This quote stood out then, and it stands out now…  

"It’s about wanting it like there’s no tomorrow – because there might not be.  It’s about thinking of everybody else before yourself and developing your own code of ethics that sets you apart from others.  One of those ethics is the drive to turn every negative into a positive and then when sh*t starts flying, being prepared to lead from the the front.”  -David Goggins, Can’t Hurt Me  

Let’s break this quote down into three parts and then look at how to incorporate it into your own life.  And just to be clear, in this quote, Mr. Goggin’s is talking about life.  But the word it, where he says wanting IT like there’s no tomorrow, for you, for right now can be anything you want it to be.  Replace “it” with your it....  

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Crossfit’s Grace Workout visits Rich Man’s Gym (and will probably stay a while)  

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What is CrossFit’s Grace Workout?  Grace is a very simple yet not easy protocol.  30 clean and jerks for time.  Meaning, as fast as you can muster.  In this episode, I'll go over how I found it, why I'm doing, what my current time was and what my goals are with Grace and how I'm going to use it to forget a better body, mind and spirit.  

"Are you willing to suck at things?  Are you willing to do things that suck, that are hard?  If you’re just chasing comfort you’re actually setting yourself up for a life of pain and suffering.  Additionally, if you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse.  We get stronger when we’re stressed.  Period.  If you’re running from stress, you’re just making yourself weak and incapable."

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3 Mindsets for Better Workouts

Since I started my sobriety journey in 2007 I've been a big proponent of getting people in the recovery movement to start getting after it and workout more.  Strong body's equal strong minds.  The two are not separate by any means.  The discipline, the trackable physical improvements in strength, conditioning and body comp, the activity itself, the endorphins and dopamine that comes from a great workout, replacing a destructive addiction/habit with a constructive addiction/habit ...  It all works in your favor.  There are countless reasons why challenging your physical limits will pay massive dividends to your recovery and sobriety journey.  I can say from personal experience and full certainty that Turkish Get Ups and Kettlebell Swings played a major role in my detoxing and getting through those first fragile months.  The reason I'm talking about the sobriety journey to open up the mindsets for better workouts talk is because while you may not be struggling with addiction, you may be struggling with the motivation to workout in general and you may be having a challenge with just getting your mind right so let's look at 3 things the highly successful do that I got from my boss, Grant Cardone and see how we can apply them to getting after it even better.  

The 3 Mindsets For Better Workouts are...  READ ALONG:  https://richmansgym.com/mindsets-for-better-workouts/

What is the Best Foam Roller For Arms & Legs?  Great question!  Especially if you're looking for relief from forearm pain like me.  In January 2020, I challenged myself to run 3.5 miles, do 100 Burpees and 50 pull ups every day, all month.

That was 3 years ago and my forearms are still recovering.  LOL.  Basically, they took a beating on top of the beating I had already ben giving them over the last 47 years of combining deadlifts and kettlebell drills with pull ups, it pushed the tendonitis over the edge.  (Especially in my right arm which I think has something to do with mouse clicking.)  I have been trying and working with hot and cold therapy, massage, Graston tools...  (honestly, probably not enough) and the bottom line is that the traditional overhand grip with arms at shoulder width pull up with any real volume has been off the table.  I have been able to do underhand chins and parallel grip chins but as mentioned, the traditional over hand has been a no go.  Singles and doubles are all that's happening but reps?  Volume?  Fuh-get-about-it.  

Enter The Rolflex Arm and Leg Massager!  And queue up the "where have you been all my life" line!  Ahhhh...  Sweet relief!

6 Tips To Make Decisions Faster  

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Indecision is a killer!  Indecision effects every area of our lives.  And how does that happen?  The main culprit of indecision is uncertainty.  Think about it for a second.  What is something you’re uncertain about right now?  Your next workout routine?  A change in your nutrition program because you’re not seeing the results you thought you should?  Career or relationship decisions?  Been meaning to rekindle your spiritual path but not sure about going back into “organized religion” because…    You’re uncertainty slows your progress  A person who is uncertain cannot make decisions faster nor can they take action.  What have you been putting off?   Whatever that something is in your life right now you’ve been meaning to do but haven’t, I can pretty much guarantee there’s something about that you’re not certain about.  You’ll never get anywhere on maybe.  Maybe is hindering not only your progress but your well being and your happiness.  As many of you already know, when not here at Rich Man’s Gym, I’m a 10X Training Facilitator and Coach with Grant Cardone.  One of our partners is Brandon Dawson and he posted on his Instagram account a few month back…  

6 Tips To Make Decisions Faster 

And we’re going to go over them together and take a deeper dive into each of them...