Whether in the gym or in life, expanding your capacity for how much you can handle starts with strengthening the first step.
How to Expand Your Capacity
Research shows we often underestimate our capacity. Here’s how to expand it.
The Biggest Lesson of the Deadlift
After months of failures, I finally deadlifted 200 pounds for 5 reps. I did it without a coach or a class cheering me on, which taught me the biggest lesson of deadlifts.
Why “Maximizing” Your Potential is a Fool’s Errand
If you want to maximize your potential, you’re not alone. Here’s why maximizing your potential is a fool’s errand, and what you should focus on instead.
Where Is Your Real Limitation?
Sometimes, a strong intention, desire, and a positive mindset aren’t enough to get the job done. We can, and do, bump up against the very real limits of our capacity.
The Procrastination Matrix Will Help You Finally Get Things Done
Not all procrastination is based in fear. Use this Procrastination Matrix to uncover the root cause keeping you from what you know you want to be doing and finally get it done.
What I Learned From My First Time Doing CrossFit’s Legendary Murph Workout
CrossFit’s Murph workout is a legendary “Hero WOD” that is simple on paper but grueling in execution. Here’s the most important lesson I learned from my first time doing this workout.