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

Episode 167- Waking up in the dark. Again.

Awake in the dark. Again. That trainer life. “You get up at 3:45 am?” people ask me. “Everyday?” Pretty much. “Do you like it?” No. Of course I don’t like it. I’m disciplined but I’m not crazy. I hate it actually. It’s sucks but it’s the price I have to pay to do what I love. I think that’s what people miss. They don’t realize that there is always a price to pay. Waking up in the dark sucks, but it is what I need to do to accomplish my goals. I have actually learned to “like” it, even though I hate it, because it’s a constant reminder that I am doing what’s necessary to achieve my goals and that makes me proud. Embrace the things that suck, because they are necessary for success.

Episode 166- The smart man speaks but the wise man listens.

Took me a long time to recognize that it is much more effective to learn from others who have done it than to figure it out myself.

Episode 165- Fat-loss lessons at the ice cream shop.

Spent 15 minutes at the ice cream shop the other day and 3 important revelations about fat-loss hit me. Have you ever listened to a podcast and thought “Damn I seriously think he is talking about me.”? Well that is likely to happen today. I apologize if this hurts your feelings but sometimes you just need someone to tell it to you like it is. I’ll be that someone today. More on FAT-LOSS.

Episode 164- Fat Loss. Again..The Dummies Guide to Fat Loss.

Spring is here and what comes next? The inevitable fat loss questions... What’s the fastest way to lose fat? How does fat loss work? Here is your Dummies Guide to Fat Loss.

Episode 163-The inconvenient solution.

Often we are searching for a convenient solution. Something that fits our schedule. Something that fits our budget. Something that is right next door. Something that is just the right fit. Well, that’s not how success works. Success is often inconvenient. Usually, very much so.

Episode 162- What to do when you don’t have time.

“I don’t have time” is easily the biggest challenge to getting into and staying in great shape. Here’s how to handle that.

Episode 161- Why we fail.

When we don’t succeed, it is rarely for the reasons we think. We tend to think we just don’t have what it takes. We blame, genetics, misfortune, luck or lack of it, external circumstances, timing, etc. Those are rarely what’s really to blame. I have found that there are two basic reasons why most people fail.

Episode 160- "TGIF." I hate that.

"TGIF."

 

"Thank God it's Friday."

 

I hate that shit.

 

Why?

 

Because that's the same mindset of "Ugh it's Monday."

 

Hate is probably the wrong word.

 

It bums me out.

 

That's more accurate.

 

It bums me out that people are living a life in which they can't wait til Friday and they dread Monday.

 

That's not a life.

 

I would ask those people to expect more from life.

 

Life doesn't need to be like that.

Episode 158- Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.

It’s been said that life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. I get it now. Here’s why.

Episode 159: F*ck the haters.

There will always be those who doubt you. They may talk about you. They may root against you. You have only one option. Fortify your mind against them and use their negative energy for fuel. Fuck ‘em.