You Are Your Own Gym

You’ll find no rhetorical filler in this book. No “before” photos of people pale and frowning with their glasses on, next to “after” photos of them tanned, smiling, flexing, and sucking their shaved and oiled tummies in. The proof has been before our eyes since man became man. In fact, even before that–why do you think monkeys are pound for pound s

Failing to plan with the end in mind is a common mistake. In the military, mission planning is done with a “backwards planning” timeline. You start with actions at the objective and plan backwards from that point after thoroughly establishing what the objective is, what criteria must be met for mission success, and how they will be achieved. Then,

It was all about being fully committed. Commitment equaled success.

Whatever you do in life reinforces patterns and habits. Quitting or coasting, when it’s time to drive on, reinforces that behavior and makes it more likely that you’ll do it again the next time. Likewise, every time you push through discomfort and put your goals before your comfort, your resolve is strengthened.

EVOLUTION AND THE DOMESTICATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS Vegetables. Fruits. Nuts. Seeds. Meats. Eggs. Fish. That’s it.

Not to offend anyone, but I think most people would agree that a sprint athlete looks more attractive than a powerlifter, a ballet dancer better than a marathoner. The sprinter and the dancer have a higher level of fitness than the bodybuilder and marathoner. Their muscles tie together in a functional way. Most people would agree that it’s the phys

Success is about you– and no one but you–letting go of everything that conflicts with your goal.

Getting in great shape requires some sacrifices. Not sacrifices of time, but instead putting your goals before your comfort.

Carbs are a key source of energy, especially for the brain. They include fruits, vegetables, pastas, grains, sugars, cereals, and rice.