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3 Invaluable Pieces of Insight
First and foremost, let me say thank you for the support I’ve gotten in the last 24 hours. It’s so cool for a variety of reasons, some of which I’ll get into, so know that it is greatly appreciated....
View ArticleSmall changes=Big results
Why do New Year’s resolutions fail? Because the vast majority of people try to change too much too quick. We are human. 99% of us are not out to set a world record or win a fitness contest. We just...
View ArticleS.T.A.Y. – This Can Help You
How many times have you dedicated yourself to a purpose or made a sacrifice for someone, only to feel unappreciated or undervalued? How in the world could that have happened? Surely, it’s a direct lack...
View ArticlePowerful Thoughts from a Powerful Actor
In my book, I talk about the journey I had from my days in the classroom to my days in the cage. It wasn’t easy, and it continues to not be easy. Good things don’t come easily. Great things come even...
View ArticleDo You Have a Purpose?
I’ve spent my whole life searching for my purpose. Searching for something that drives me out of bed in the morning determined to make my mark on the world. For a long time it was wrestling, and then...
View ArticleIs “Do YOUR Best” a Cop Out?
When you play with fire, chances are you’re going to get burned. When you aspire to accomplish anything worthwhile, chances are you’re going to fail at least once before you succeed, if you ever do. If...
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The Truth? No One Really Cares
I’m being sincere when I say this. There is no secret anger or condescending feeling involved. I promise. But at the end of the day, no one really cares. It’s important to plan, research, do your best...
View ArticleDoes lack of sleep hinder your life?
As a professional athlete, resting and sleeping is as important as training. It is something that is often overlooked, especially with the “more is better” mentality that follows wrestling and other...
View Article“Hmph, life sure is flying by”
With the conclusion of each week, month and year, I am hit with a sense of, “Hmph, life sure is flying by. Did I make the most of that time?” And as much as I enjoy motivational sayings and quotes, my...
View ArticleSo How Good Do You Want to Be?
It’s tough taking a good, honest look at yourself. There’s no place to hide when you’re dive into your soul. You can’t lie to yourself. Social media is nice. It allows us to paint a picture of...
View ArticleSharpen that Saw!
Today was a great Friday. I woke up early and went through my morning routine. I dropped Gracie off at daycare and then caught the train to Philly. Today is a Balance (jiu-jitsu) day. I went through...
View ArticleConor McGregor is My Hero???
You want something so bad. You really, really want it. You deserve it. You really do. But how bad do you really, really want it? Does it guide your life? Do you focus on that want every single day of...
View ArticleAre You a Taker?
There are givers, and there are takers. And then some of us are in the middle. Take a second and tell yourself (out loud) if you’re a giver or a taker. For a long time, I never thought twice about...
View ArticleOh, It’s Resolution Time Again??? UGH!
It’s almost that time again, the time of year when everyone makes resolutions and nearly everyone falls short of those resolutions. It’s a cycle. And it’ll never end until we change our mindset, our...
View ArticleIf I Could Be Anything…
Happy Holidays to you all! This is my favorite time of year with family and friends, and regardless of your life situation, I hope you are able to find some joy and happiness out of this time of year....
View ArticleBe a Wordsmith…a what???
Ten years ago, I made my first trip to Europe to live and study in Spain. My Spanish brother (he stayed with my family in the US for a year in high school) was showing me around one day, and he asked,...
View ArticleSpaniard’s 2015 in 5 Minutes or Less…Enjoy!
Watch the embedded video or click the link above to see a recap of my year. Happy 2016!
View ArticleCan You Believe This Stat???
By January 15, 95% of people who have made New Year’s Resolutions have already fallen off the bandwagon. They have given up. I was stunned when I heard Tony Robbins state this amazing/disappointing...
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“I dip, you dip, we dip”
There’s a common physical response that is the basis for a lot of our techniques in wrestling. If I snap your neck down, chances are you’re going to resist and pull your neck back up. If I push you...
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Go 1st Class in Everything You Do
You are what you eat. You are what you think. These two truths can be your asset or your enemy. These two truths also have a big impact on those around you. When I was young my parents instilled in me...
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