Self Improvement Archives

Supporting Natural Healing for Better Outcomes

August 2, 2024August 7, 2024|Article, Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Diet, Self Improvement

In a recent podcast featuring a prominent doctor, a compelling notion was discussed: the most effective medicines are designed to support the body's natural healing capabilities rather than replace them....

The Game That Taught Us a Lesson: A Story of Motivation and Preparation

June 2, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

Last night, my son had a baseball game. Usually, he's one of the strongest players on the team, but something was different this time. He wasn't playing like himself. Every...

Knowing Where To Be | Episode 79

May 9, 2024August 2, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

A recent webinar brought up some interesting questions about racing thoughts before bed. Racing thoughts are the minds way to strategize to avoid a threat also known as a sympathetic...

Staying Cool Under HIGH Pressure | Episode 72

December 18, 2023July 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Podcast, Self Improvement

Staying cool under pressure is definitely a skill that can and should be developed. Bringing unneeded emotions into a situation usually distracts from executing the plan and can really make...

Power of the Community | Episode 70

December 7, 2023April 24, 2024|Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

"The Power of the Community" lies not just in the collective strength of its members, but in the profound impact of shared experiences and mutual support.

High Achieving Output and Health Implications | Episode 69

December 1, 2023April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves in pursuit of instant gratification and quick success. We set ambitious goals for the short term, expecting to see remarkable results within...

Terrain Theory Documentary | Episode 67

October 26, 2023April 24, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ve gotta check out Terrain, a documentary on Prime. Terrain challenges our understanding of “getting sick” and “staying healthy”. Now I don’t know how...

Embarking on Your Body Regulation Journey | Episode 60

July 26, 2023April 24, 2024|Podcast, Self Improvement, Stress Management Techniques

Welcome to a transformative episode, where we delve into the essential first steps of regulating your body and fostering emotional well-being. Today, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and...

Going Through The Process | Episode 58

June 1, 2023April 24, 2024|Body Resets and Recovery, Mental Health and Wellness, Podcast, Self Improvement

I've been in a healing process for 6-7 months. I've gone from dehydrated and under nourished to fighting through pain. Then half attempts to rest and recover a complete break...

Going with the grain….not against it! | Episode 57

May 5, 2023April 25, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Being in sales for over 2 decades I've been able to see two different philosophies as it relates to selling. One strategy is to get out there and sell, don't...

Mental Training Zones | Episode 55

April 6, 2023April 25, 2024|Brain Chemistry, Mental Health and Wellness, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

If you think Zone Heart Rate Training is the best way to build endurance (I think it is) then imagine using the same principles to build mental endurance... I grabbed...

Meeting You Where You’re At | Episode 54

April 3, 2023April 25, 2024|Podcast, Self Improvement

When I make blogs, podcasts or protocols, typically they make 100% to me at that time. Then after several weeks, months or years later then can render themselves obsolete to...

Exercise for Regulation | Episode 53

March 31, 2023April 25, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Once I stopped exercising for strength, endurance and physique goals is when I started hitting my strength, endurance and physique goals. It's true. Once I started focusing on hitting my...

The Black Swan Event | Episode 48

January 29, 2023April 25, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

I recently discovered an amazing app. For anyone looking to get serious about a dopamine detox and limiting social media, you have to check out the app Imprint. It's absolutely...

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth…. | Episode 45

January 5, 2023April 25, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Finally, a show on resilience!! Thor is merely a mortal without his hammer Mjolnir... Ok, I'm a marvel nerd. Anyway, you've got to see this new series on Disney+ called...

Results based testing misses most of the benefits… | Episode 44

January 4, 2023April 25, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

"You can't control the output, but you can always control the input". I loved hearing this quote from a sales guy doing a presentation on why he didn't hit his...

The Best Exercise to Build Muscle | Episode 41

December 21, 2022April 26, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Nutrition and Diet, Podcast, Self Improvement

Magazines back in the day sold thousands of copies with headline covers like "The Only Exercise You'll Need to Build Your Ideal Physique". It looks like we are still searching...

Authenticity, People Can Always Tell | Episode 39

November 22, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Through my business ventures I've seen success and failure. Failure usually came as a result of not being authentic. Even with the best systems in place, customers can see through...

What I Learned – Columbus Marathon Recap 2022 | Episode 37

October 26, 2022April 26, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Wellness, Podcast, Self Improvement

It's hard to be disappointed after completing a 26.2 mile race but I managed to pull it off. Despite perfect conditions and seemingly fully prepared I missed my goal by...

Be OK With Discomfort | Episode 36

October 25, 2022April 26, 2024|Brain Chemistry, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

I'm a 100% pleasure seeker. I will literally build complex systems in order to make life more comfortable. The problem is, by avoiding discomfort I reject an opportunity for growth....

Internal Discomfort and Your Reality | Episode 35

August 23, 2022April 26, 2024|Brain Chemistry, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

A few scenarios popped up for me that lead me to believe that if I could just control how I am feeling then very few things would bother me. How...

Belief is the Code to Your Personal Algorithm | Episode 34

July 26, 2022April 26, 2024|Mental Health and Wellness, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

Never was lack of belief so apparent to the end results as this weekends tennis tournament. Victory could have been granted based on belief alone. But how do we believe...

My Job Sucks….Good! | Episode 33

July 11, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

"My job sucks, I hate it, I hate doing what I'm doing, how awesome is this?!?" With this perspective you can make yourself invincible to discomfort. Find out how to...

How I Use Carbohydrates | Episode 31

June 17, 2022April 26, 2024|Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Nutrition and Diet, Podcast, Self Improvement

For me, Carb Cycling worked extremely well. A few days of restricting/limiting carbohydrates followed by a day or a meal of an increase in carbohydrates. By restricting carbohydrates I increased...

Get busier and Have More Time! | Episode 30

June 8, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Too busy to exercise? Too busy to start a new business? Too busy to spend time with your family? It's time to build more capacity! How do we do it?...

Establishing a Foundation for Gains | Episode 29

June 2, 2022April 26, 2024|Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Life hacks, tips, best kept secrets and even supplements can show improvements to your life, but probably not to the level of your expectation. Without a strong foundation will any...

Resilience and The Nervous System | Episode 27

May 12, 2022April 26, 2024|Autonomic Nervous System, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

How do you condition your body to make the behavioral changes that you're looking for? Knowing you want the change is a good start, but the nervous system needs to...

6 Steps to Change | Episode 25

April 28, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

When you need to adopt a new daily activity in order to reach a goal or change a behavior it can be challenging. I found 6 Steps to Change done...

You already have the answer | Episode 20

March 30, 2022April 26, 2024|Body Resets and Recovery, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

All the advice in the world won't help you hit your goals. Odds are you know or have heard the answer already, you just aren't actioning or being consistent toward...

Do you have the threshold of a mouse? | Episode 19

March 21, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

Experiment from the 1950's proves we throw in the towel entirely too early, even in the most dire situations. Are hope and faith actually a useful tool to help us...

4x4x48 Challenge Recap | Episode 16

March 7, 2022April 26, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Wellness, Podcast, Self Improvement

Just completed my first David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge. My body held up incredibly thanks to a few tricks that I implemented this year. Listen in, I'll run through the complete...

I told you so | Episode 15

March 1, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

When you get it right, saying "I told you so" gives you no allies moving forward. Being right is great, but gloating with the win will never get the person...

Speak to the level of your audience | Episode 14

February 23, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

As experts we take for granted performing our trade regularly every day. It's critical to treat your clients as if they aren't experts and be as thorough as possible with...

Can’t Hurt Me….Either | Episode 10

February 2, 2022April 15, 2024|Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Self Improvement

Of all the books I've ready, I've honestly found recently that David Goggins, Can't Hurt Me Audiobook has been one of the most transformative messages I've received. The idea of...

Vetting Your Own BS | Episode 9

February 1, 2022April 26, 2024|Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement

Our nature is engrained with methods to lie to ourselves to resist change and discomfort. What if these lies we tell ourself is a form of self sabotage from reaching...

Get it out! | Episode 7

December 23, 2021April 15, 2024|Podcast, Psychology, Self Improvement, Stress Management Techniques

Keeping issues inside and not letting it out can cause internal stress and tension. Find ways to exhaust these internal stressors to alleviate issues.

person standing on mountain top with arms outstretched

Grateful vs Unsatisfied

August 12, 2021August 7, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychology, Self Improvement

I’m always looking for ways to hack the system of reality, hahaha! I can’t help it; I’m always looking to be able to replicate things that work and discard things...

You’re probably over breathing….Huh?

June 7, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Self Improvement

I started a book last week called the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick Mckeown. I was recommended this book by several BeActivated, muscle activation, practitioners when I was looking for ways...

Get Rich Slow

May 20, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

Last week, I saw a Facebook friend (that I barely know) pumping their pyramid scheme company. I can’t remember if they were hawking essential oils or overpriced vitamins, but they...

man and woman enjoying outdoor run for cardio

What Are You Waiting For?

February 16, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

I have been putting off launching this new, improved, total exercise, fitness and nutrition site for months. Seven months to be exact. SEVEN!! What was I waiting for you may ask? Well,...

Long Term Success, Overnight

January 19, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

A quick personal story. Over the past year I’ve been quite consistent with my workouts. Rarely missing a workout, hitting the gym 5-6 days per week, with the goal of...

Theories on Goal Setting

May 23, 2019April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

Theories on Goal Setting - System Hacks for Results I've been asking myself lately "why is it so difficult for people to lose weight?" Weight loss is a billion dollar...