I have really neglected this blog lately. I have been posting on a regular basis but I am not doing a good job spreading it. I have gotten to the point where I don’t feel the need to be in the public eye. Maybe it is because I am not coaching (formally) anymore. I will…
Workout at Home-Elevated Back Bridges
This is the Elevated Back Bridge from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the Elevated Back Bridge from the Convict Conditioning Workout. For some reason I have struggled through the back workout series. It is probably because I am a wuss and my back is not that strong.
We Sold our Dave Ramsey Car
We finally saved up enough money for my wife to have a new car. It took us a while to get there and while saving up she continued to drive her old car, the one she has had since high school. If you follow Dave Ramsey at all you will understand why this was our…
Workout at Home-Sitting Back Bridges
This is the Sitting Back Bridge from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Getting through this one really took me some time. I really struggled with completing very many. My back was not as strong as I thought.
I Am a Dumb Ape
I am starting to realize that I have less control over myself than I originally thought. Especially now with all of the distractions. To help counter this I have started using some things I have been using to help keep me focused. Stickk.com This is a website used to help people reach goals.…
Workout at Home-Air Humps
This is the Air Hump from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is the first in the series to strengthen your back. If you find it pretty easy just keep at it so you can strengthen your back for the next step in the series.
Connect The Dots With Writing
I have found a new tool to help me solve all my problems. It is called writing. Well, I guess it is not that new. I have started writing down ideas to help me better understand what I really think of them and what my stance really is. Then I take those ideas and try…
Workout at Home-Frog Leg Raises for abs
This is the Frog Leg Raise For Abs from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). The goal here is to keep your legs as straight as possible. Watching the video you may notice I need to work on my flexibility. This is the ab exercise I am trying to get the prescribed number of reps…
The Great Escape
Over the past few years I have lacked of fulfillment in my life. I have tried many projects that help a little but nothing that has really set me off. I am a problem solver and I decided to attack my lack of fulfillment at the root of the problem. I wrote down, to the…
Workout at Home-45 Degree Bent Leg Raises For Abs
This is 45 Degree Bent Leg Raises For Abs from the convict conditioning workout program. This one is a little harder then the bent leg raises I displayed last time because the angle of the legs makes it harder.
Create a Pivot Point
I am one of those people who fills his time doing “chores” and not a whole lot of life changing activities; be it starting a business or adding more joy to my life. I do this because I rarely plan anything worthwhile and it leaves me bored with life. This is something I have struggled…
Workout at Home-Bent Knee Ab Raises
This is Bent Knee Ab Raises from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is pretty easy but it is good to practice it before moving to the harder exercises.
The Case For Older Generations Using Social Media
I have have come to the conclusion that we need to convince our older friends and family to use social media. Toward the end of The Amazing Spiderman Peter was listening to a voicemail from his uncle who had passed away. That reminded me of a friend of mine who’s sister had passed away. I helped…
Workout at Home-Scissor Abs
This is scissor abs from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is just the beginning of the ab workout series. Take time to master it before moving on. Also, you can do it on a chair, stair, or anywhere with a ledge.
How I (try) and Stay Happy
It is not always obvious how to be happy but I don’t think worrying about it all the time is not how to get there. Plus, what makes me happy does not make you happy. Where you end up in life is made up of thousands of little actions making it your own path. Be…
Hating Work is Not a New Problem
Recently I had a discussion with my friends about the “new” problem of people hating their work. The question which was raised was “have we grown soft or is hating work a new problem? Through our discussion I now believe that people have always wanted more contentment in their work. Think about it, nothing in…
Workout at Home-Inverted Half Pushups
This is the inverted half pushup from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the shoulder move I am stuck on. I am trying to get 2 sets of twenty and I have a lot to go. But man it is awesome for my shoulders and arms. And just look at those quads.
Unhappy Trying to be Happy
I wanted to dig into the subject of striving for a goal verses being happy with what you have. I have touched on this topic in the past but I want to expand on it a bit more. This is a balance is difficult and different for everyone. Ron Morriss used to say that a lot of…
Workout at Home-Hand Stand
This is the Hand Stand from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one gave me a lot of trouble. I had to try for weeks to get all the way up to 2 minutes. My arms would start shaking like crazy and I got worried they would give out and I would smash…
How My Actions Effect Others
I am going to make this a short post since I burned out a little working on the soccer site project. The one week project finally ended after 6 weeks. Lately I have been thinking about how my actions can possibly negatively effect others. I feel pretty confident how my actions effect others when…