This is the Crow Stand from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This really worked my shoulders. After about 2 minutes my arms really started shaking.
Lessons Learned While Working With a Website Developer
I have been working with a developer over the last few weeks building a site which will be used to connect indoor soccer players to teams who need players. I have learned quite a few things about working with a developer through my frustrations during this project. Prior to this project I had some experience…
Workout at Home-Head Stand
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the first step toward the one hand inverted pushup. This is where you begin building up those ligaments and get used to being upside down. Don’t skip it.
Don’t Be Me, Be You
I get the feeling that some people compare themselves to me especially when it comes to health and exercise. I am very regimented in the way I approach eating and exercise and it sometimes seems that others observe this and feel bad for not being this way. I believe this stems from media constantly…
Workout at Home- Horizontal Pullups
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Be sure you keep your body straight on this one. I am using the kitchen table here but I eventually purchased a pair of pullup rings which I hooked from a beam in my basement. I figured my wife would would get upset at this considering all…
Confessions of a Madman
I believe that certain things are intentionally put in our path to help guide us in our lives. This is how I found Dan Miller’s book 48 Days to The Work You Love which changed my life. I believe I am at the beginning of another one of these changes. Lets start back when I…
Workout at Home- Vertical Pulls
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is pretty easy to get started but it is important to prepare the muscles and grip strength for the next step in the workout progression.
How to Kick The Caffeine Habit Without Pills or Pain
Our society is built on caffeine. For fun, go to Energyfiend.com and see how much of your favorite energy drink you will need for a caffeine induced suicide. I will die after 261 cans of Diet Mountain Dew. Over the last several years the popularity of energy drinks has increased. Most of these drinks…
Workout at Home- 1 Leg Ball Squats
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the 1 leg ball squat from the Convict Conditioning Workout and this is where it gets hard. The ball is used to help you get have a little leverage in the low point of this exercise. At this point in the progression you should…
How to Negotiate Your Compensation
When you know what you want to ask for in a negotiation you should rank the items from highest priority to lowest. This is how you will focus the negotiation. Ask for the highest priority item first, then go down the list. For me it was salary, vacation, bonus, and work from home, in…
Workout at Home-The Close Leg Squats
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is different from the full squat by keeping my feet together and squatting all the way down. This is where it starts to get hard.
What You Can Ask For in a Compensation Negotiation
The things you can ask for in a negotiation are only limited by your imagination. Remember that your compensation does not always have to be financial. Below are some examples of what you can ask for. Sometimes, accepting a job offer will require you to move, so you should ask them to pay for…
Workout at Home-The Full Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Notice that I go as low as possible while keeping my heels on the ground.
What should I get paid
How much should you get paid? To figure out your market value, visit to websites like Salary.com and Glassdoor.com. Enter your information and see what each site tells you about similar roles in your geographic region (or where you are moving). There is usually a salary range for each role. To figure out where you…
Workout at Home-The Half Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Notice that my thighs only go to parallel.
Negotiating Job Benefits
Negotiation is pretty basic if you remember that the winner is the one with the most patience and knowledge. In this type of negotiation the goal is for both the hiring company and prospective employee to win. You have to decide how much patience you have during this process, and I will help you…
Workout at Home-The High Supported Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). It looks easy but give it a shot. This one builds your flexibility and endurance for the next step in the squat progression.
Be Ready to Job Negotiate Your Job Offer to Get What You Want
Now that you have survived all the interviews, the company may make you an offer. It is time to prepare to negotiate your compensation. Many people are afraid of negotiation because it is unfamiliar, it can be intimidating, and they don’t want to lose the offer. Consider these points: By the time you get…
Workout at Home-The Jack Knife Squat
This is the Jack Knife Squat from the Convict Conditioning Workout. It looks easy but give it a shot. This one builds your flexibility and endurance for the next step in the squat progression.
The Main Interview Types
A phone interview is typically followed by an in-person interview (usually more than one). If you are located far away from the company, sometimes the company will pay for you to travel to their offices (I was flown to Pittsburgh, PA and Knoxville, TN to interview for my very first professional job). An in-person interview…