You have the choice. You have the power. You have control. You choose whether or not to get offended when someone cuts you off in traffic. You choose whether or not to get angry when someone bumps into you. You choose whether or not to wake up in a good Read more…
I was dealing with the post-trip blues at work this week after my trip to Honduras. It’s always difficult getting back into grind mode after a vacation. My concentration was nonexistent. I had the attention span of a goldfish. I felt anxious. I couldn’t sit still. I was in a Read more…
I just got back from a week long trip to Honduras. An absolutely amazing experience to say the least, so I have to share it with you. One of my best friends is a hiking guide at D&D Brewery in a village called Los Naranjos (check it out by clicking HERE), Read more…
Happy new year everyone! To kick off 2013, I’m conducting a self-experiment with Carb Backloading. But first of all, what is Carb Backloading? Well, it’s a diet. To sum it up, you skip breakfast (or push it back, if you wanna get technical) and eat protein and fat (Paleo-esque) during Read more…
I re-watched The Matrix for the first time in a while a few nights ago. It’s definitely a paradigm shifter, and it threw me into philosophy mode. If you’re not familiar with the movie, read the synopsis HERE. Themes that got me philosophizing: 1. What is real? The Matrix forces Read more…
For me, working out (I’m referring to lifting weights/resistance training) is not just a physical experience, but a spiritual one as well. I’m fully immersed in the activity. I have intense focus and concentration. I am completely present. My mind is still, free of incessant thought. There are no distractions. Read more…
What supp? Well, first thing’s first. What is considered a supplement? In this context, I’m defining a supplement as any nutrition one gets that is not from whole foods. Supplements are called supplements for a reason. They’re meant to supplement your diet (the real foods you eat). Nutrition from whole Read more…
We live in an age where everything we desire is available at the push of a button. We do not have to expend much effort to do anything. It’s comfortable. It’s safe. It’s a problem. Isn’t it ironic that as everything is becoming easier for us, our mind and body, Read more…