The Common Denominator

The Common Denominator

In every problem in our lives, one thing is constant. Every time someone does us dirty or messes something up, every time some stupid system or rule gets changed and it affects us, one thing is constant. When our job prevents us from making a workout or eating right – when outside forces keep us from spending time with our family and doing what we want to in our lives, one thing is constant.  The constant is us. (more…)

Step Into The Ring

Step Into The Ring

Years ago, I was training for a mixed martial arts fight. I wasn’t a world beater, but I was a few years and a dozen fights into a professional fighting career in the minor leagues. I was preparing for a fight and a new guy showed up at the gym. Nice guy, good athlete, worked hard. He had good balance, wasn’t afraid to get in the mix, and this was his first go at organized training. He had been there a few weeks when he asked if I wanted to spar a few rounds. He told me he had never sparred before. (more…)