The Entitlement Of Nothing

    You are owed nothing in life and not going to be handed anything. This sentiment was seared into my consciousness from a very early age. If you wanted something you worked for it and other people's prosperity was to be celebrated. Your ship was never going to come in you needed to swim out to it. You and God are the architects of your life and the best way to predict the future is to create it.

    Too many people nowadays are unwilling to participate in their own rescue. They complain and wait idly by for someone to make their lives better. You are your biggest problem and greatest solution. A person needs to create a compelling vision for their existence and serve something greater than themselves. We live in a very self-centered culture where our wants and needs come before everyone else. This ultimately leads to despair and loneliness when your deluded expectations don't match your current reality.

    The entitlement mentality has infiltrated all aspects of our society. If everyone has a right to everything than we really don't have any rights at all. Change your attitude towards what can I GIVE instead of what can I GET. Generosity is the most selfish thing you can do because the reward you receive is superior to the reward given. Be a maker and not a taker...

 

There Is No CAN'T

    I just can't do it, or I just can't do it YET. This is the differentiating factor between a fixed and a growth mindset. They produce radically different outcomes and trajectories in life. Human beings are malleable and very adaptive to their circumstances. Failure is an essential part of success and struggle is a prerequisite to growth. This should be accepted as an unavoidable part of our reality. The individuals that seek and embrace these concepts are the ones who experience purpose driven and fulfilling lives. Personally, in my home the word "CAN'T" is the equivalent to dropping an F-Bomb that my children know is unacceptable. We build each other up and encourage them to strive for greatness. It's important to remember anything that you practice at you will become better. I hope you find value from my rant and understand we are all works in progress, but there is no CAN'T...

 

MEN - Be Good and Formidable

    This one's for the fellas. Today's message is about reclaiming your masculine spirit and embracing your life as a man. It's important to be an asset to his family, community, and country. You have to be tough to be good. Become the strongest member in your bloodline and the one who changes your family's legacy.

    We as men are designed to be dangerous. The chaos of the times reveals the conquer in the man and his strength is measured by the ability to confront pain. The two primal components of the masculine frame are greatness and victory. Masculine wisdom is communicated through action and experiences. He takes responsibility for not only himself, but for others as well. 

    The HERO archetype is one who converts his weaknesses into strengths and limitations into advantages. The ideal life is the full development of your potential and wise stewardship of your resources. Be a strong man; Be a good man and let the world rage around you...

    

 

The No Fear Gear

    What is the cause of someone willing to risk their own life or gives a person ' superhuman" capabilities in an emergency situation. We witness our fellow humans doing extraordinary things and ponder about what drives them to such feats. It's amazing and perplexing all at the same time. My hypothesis is that this rare group of people have found the capability I call the: "No Fear Gear."  

    This phenomenon allows us to strive far beyond our limited beliefs and abilities. These people have found a way to dance with fear and use it for constructive means. It's used to enhance their lives instead of becoming a hinderance. We have heard the adage " courage is being afraid and doing it anyway." They're aware of the fear and embrace it to allow the freedom to pursue the necessary tasks. 

    I've personally have had to tap into this hidden potential and discovered its congruence with being in "Flow State." You experience an acute intensity of your senses and time almost seems malleable. The only thing that matters in that moment are your current circumstances. You are completely in the present and shut out all distractions. The most accurate way I can describe it is that you feel you have connected to the divine. It's for the chosen few who have dared to reach that tier, but upon arrival they are rewarded with the NO FEAR GEAR...

    

 

Designed For Danger

     A childhood memory I fondly recall is running through the woods to my tree fort yelling: " I wanna be an airborne ranger; I wanna live a life of danger." Unbeknownst to me this would eventually become my life's mantra. Was I just a crazy SOB or being called to something beyond my wildest expectations?

    What does it mean to live a life of danger? My definition is to approach your life boldly and courageously in everything that you do. It means being the architect of your life and living it on your terms. By taking the narrow path and forging your own way and embracing your god given uniqueness. Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. A person must discover what their gift is and share it with the world fearlessly. 

    I'm constantly striving to push my own limits and don't wait for permission to embark on new endeavors. It's at the margins of your abilities where you truly experience the fullness of life. Everything you want is on the other side of your fear. If you take anything away from this message let it be this: ' Don't let the trials of life, be a stranger; face them with ferocity and know you are designed for danger...

 

Athletic Arete'

 Arete' - The pursuit of excellence...

    

    Why is chasing perfection a noble endeavor, because what you will attain is excellence. It's one's responsibility to be a good steward of their bodies. Embracing your physique and striving to maximize your genetics will benefit every aspect of life. This can be accomplished by practicing discipline and instilling good habits. Fitness is comprised of both nutrition and physical training in order to achieve desired results. An individual has to frequently train at the margins of their ability to become hard to injure and hard to kill. In this pursuit you will be an asset to your family and society. It's a tragedy to reach the end of one's life not fulfilling their God given potential. You are not going to make it out of this life alive, so why not go all in to reach that apex of humanity known as Arete'...

 

Shoot. Ready. Aim.

        50%...This is the number of people my mid-January have quit their new year resolutions. I've always been agitated and intrigued by this phenomenon. Why do so many well intentioned people lose motivation or let the minutia of everyday life derail them. The new year is the summation of the following slogans:

- New Year...New You!

- Live your best life this year!

- Your transformation awaits you!

    We all have heard these empty platitudes put on endless repeat for the month of January. Every year it's a new commercial with a new tag line that's supposed to inspire us into lasting change. I think by now we as a society has seen how well that's working out for us. One month of motivation and a list of vague resolutions isn't going to produce favorable results. We must have a reason bigger than ourselves in order to create a compelling future to achieve a new lifestyle. This approach will sustain an individual when it becomes difficult, and willpower is diminished. Another common obstacle is procrastinating, because people are waiting for the conditions and timing to be perfect. This is a day that never comes and will be the greatest barrier to success. We must take action and get started to create momentum. Enough with the excuses, delays, and blame just pick up your metaphorical rifle and SHOOT.READY.AIM...