NOT born this way - The official podcast of the Iron Legion Strength Co. and NOT Born This Way brand apparel.

Episode 212- Doing the things that you hate.

In my day to day life, there are a lot of things that I truly enjoy. There are also several things that I simply despise, however they must be done. There is one trick that I have learned that has helped me to accomplish the things that I hate doing. I think this could help you too.

Episode 211- In defense of bodybuilding and powerlifting.

Bodybuilding and Powerlifting can seem like very strange sports to the outsider. In many ways, they are very strange but both have elements that are very universal. I have come full circle in my view on both of these sports. Today we’ll discuss some of the pros and cons of these peculiar endeavors.

Episode 210-There will be dark days.

Especially now, in the days of social media, we tend to only see the highlights. We have people who we look up to who seem to have it all. Everything seems to go their way. Things just always seem to work out effortlessly for them. Well I’m here to tell you that it’s not always the case. In fact, it’s almost always not the case. Everyone struggles. Everyone stumbles. I have struggled and stumbled more than most know. Today I share some of my biggest struggles in hopes of inspiring someone else who may be struggling to hang in there. Although the light at the end of the tunnel is sometimes impossible to see, it’s there.

Episode 209- It is not the critic who counts.

There will always be those who have something to say. Every Monday there is an armchair quarterback at the office talking about how Tom Brady sucks and what he should have done differently. What the critic says doesn’t matter, living life in the arena is what matters.

Episode 208- Pull the trigger.

How many times have you said the following?

 

"Yeah I've been thinking about doing that."

 

Sound familiar?

 

I can't tell you how many times I've heard people say that.

 

They are thinking about joining a gym, going back to school, looking for a new job, etc.

 

Great.

 

But when I see them 6 months later and ask them about it, what do they say?

 

"Yeah I've been thinking about doing that."

 

This is the pattern of the unsuccessful.

 

Thinking about it is basically procrastination in a pretty dress.

 

It's a nicer way of saying you can't pull the trigger.

 

If you want to succeed you have to pull the freaking trigger.

Episode ?- No one is going to believe in you like you do.

I think that deep inside we all feel capable of doing epic shit. But there is this other little voice that says we can’t. Often when we begin to voice our dreams and goals, we can be knocked off course when others don’t see the vision that we see. Others won’t see your dream as clearly as you can, and therefore will likely not be as enthusiastic as you are. You must stay strong in your belief in yourself and not let a lack of support derail you. Most epic accomplishments were started with no one else believing it could happen.

Episode 207- When does this get easier?

Episode 206- Everyone wants the million dollar house but not everyone wants to spend a million dollars.

When we find out what success costs, do we still want it?

Episode 205- Is it your program or is it you?

The success of your workout program, nutrition plan and just about any program depends primarily on one important factor.

Episode 205- What we can learn from the Chinese bamboo tree.