Change How You Feel with Opposite Action
Have you ever felt so angry, sad, or anxious that you just wanted to shut down, lash out, or run away? Emotions can drive us to act—but sometimes those actions aren’t helpful or don’t match the facts of the situation. That’s where Opposite Action comes…
Travel, Legacy & Taking Care of Yourself
Hey everyone! Here’s a quick round-up as we head into the week ahead… Sorry I didn’t hit send on this last night. I finished it up just as we started to board and forgot to finish it up when I landed. 1. #BetterByFriday Reflection – Travel,…
W.I.N. – Life’s Most Important Question
What’s Important Now? That’s the question behind the W.I.N. mindset, a simple phrase with powerful impact. The concept comes from Lou Holtz, legendary football coach and leadership thinker. But I first heard it from my friend Brian Willis (no relation),…
Three Questions That Can Change Your Life
Three Questions That Can Change Your Life Every now and then, life asks us to slow down. Not because we’ve failed. Not because we’re lost. But because it’s time to make sure we’re still headed in the right direction. Over the…
Walking Through Grief: A Trainer’s Perspective
Recently a client asked me, “How can I properly grieve? Any Tips?” This got me thinking about how many people I’ve worked with over the years are in some stage of the grieving process and inspired me to jot down my thoughts on it. Grief is the emotional,…
What Is the Default Mode Network?
Ever notice how your mind drifts when you’re not focused on a task? That’s your Default Mode Network (DMN) at work. The DMN is a set of brain regions that activates during rest, daydreaming, and self-reflection—and quietly powers down when…
Flow With Joe: 8 Weeks to Functional Strength and Resilience
I’ll be kicking off my first 8-week personal training group course tomorrow and I can’t wait! When I first picked up a kettlebell, I didn’t know it would become one of the most valuable tools in my training philosophy. From the battlefield to…
Taming the Tech-Neck
Many of us spend hours hunched over phones, laptops, and tablets. One side effect? A condition known as tech-neck—and if you’ve ever caught yourself rubbing your sore neck at the end of a long day, you know exactly what we’re talking about. But what…
Strawman vs. Steelman: Strengthening Your Thinking Through Better Arguments
In both fitness and leadership, how we think shapes how we act. One of the clearest signs of mental discipline and a strong mind is how we engage with ideas we don’t fully agree with. Too often, we respond to differing opinions with knee-jerk reactions,…
Why Grip Strength Matters (and How We Test It Without Fancy Equipment)
When most people think about fitness, they picture squats, push-ups, or maybe even burpees. But there’s one underrated measure of health and strength that doesn’t get enough love: grip strength. Believe it or not, how strong your grip is says a lot about…
