I had this thought while talking to a friend... I was kinda giving him a hard time about quitting smoking and working out and all the other topics that come flying out when I get up on my soap box and do my imitation of a motivational speaker. My friend expressed that he wanted me to stay on him a bit but hearing me scream out "Where the F are you going?" every time he tries to sneak away can wear you down. I think he may quit smoking just because he's thinking of smashing his cigarettes into my face... and that's ok. I'll take it and smile when he's smoke free, rebuilding healthy lungs and saving $80/month.
But then I started checking myself more and why I do that to him or anyone else that gives me the opening... I went through a run where I pulled it all back and left everyone alone. I thought "No one is going to want to be near me or talk to me if all I talk about is yoga or training or diets or podcasts or..." anything else that absorbs my life. But I truly think it effected me and still is a bit. I mean, I REALLY pulled back (and I know of one friend reading this right now nodding along,) and in pulling back, I lost energy. I lost momentum. So last time I saw my friend roll his eyes at me, I said "I'm not saying this to be a dick, I'm saying it out of love," and I mean that 1000%. I don't say the things I say or do the things I do just to be a big mouth character (or however you see me, I have no clue) but I say because I want you to live. I want you to achieve your goals. I'm on a mission that I'm taking very, very seriously and I want you on it. That mission is to turn dreams into reality. I know it reads like a cheesy T-Shirt or some Facebook quote but thats what its alllllll about. And you cant make it happen by staying who you are today... it happens by becoming the person you need to become to reach tomorrow. If all you care to be is the "TODAY," version, you'll always stay right here. I want to move forward and evolve and grow and succeed.
Think about this... what do I, personally, have to gain by YOU reaching your goals? Think about that...
That last conversation, may have been our last, right? You never know. So in that thought, I have ZEEERO to gain by helping you get it done. I wont make any money off you, I may not be there to see you succeed, I may not every hear from you again and vice versa, so what do i have to gain?
Nothing. This is just me and these are the things that need to come out of my mouth to keep my wave growing, to keep my momentum pushing forward and barreling down on the list of 50+ life goals that are always in my lap top bag that I update and check off constantly. Wheres yours?
Its not a "me vs you," kind thing. Its a "join me," kinda thing.
I want to motivate you because I love you and I want you to want it as bad as I do.
And sometimes love isn't just a hug... sometimes its a nice boot to the ass. I've been lucky enough to have some pretty key men in my life to teach me this lesson. Sometimes love is hearing something you don't really want to hear, but you need to hear. And who can tell you better than someone who truly loves you. Now, you're not reading this as a big, motivating, green light to go home and tell someone how much you hate how they cook or smell or whatever, but Im saying dont be shy when the conversations get emotional. Dont be afraid to say how you feel, even if it might sting. Love is truth and motivating, for better, and we'll turn out that way if we flow with it and not hold back.
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Along the lines of holding back....
Why i stopped teaching yoga a few weeks ago and in true "dumbass J," fashion (I have a habit of walking out of rooms without saying good bye), never explained why to those who were enjoying my class.
Here goes...
I was coaching, teaching, going to school, working the day job and training. Throughout that hurricane of a schedule, anxiety and stress built up along with the above mentioned "pulling back." And what I noticed was that I was having troubles being honest with myself. I just dug down and said "Get to work and get it done," and didn't take great care of myself, didn't sleep much, didn't train enough, definitely didn't take one yoga class, etc., and because of that, I couldn't teach a class and tell you to do it. That last yoga class I taught, I felt it... it felt robotic and I knew it was time to take a break. I could the words sticking in my throat... I knew they weren't 150% honest and just couldn't force it out. And if the yoga isn't honest, its not happening for me.
That's probably my #1 pet peeve. I've been on the flip side, the member/client/student side where I knew the person in front of me was full of shit, and I couldn't take it. As a student, I'd hear things and think "What a freaking phony," from an instructor I just couldn't believe. (Not being overly judgy BUT how can a 22 year old really tell a room of weathered adults how to be? You're 22! As Ben Harper said "You have to live my life to get boots like these," and I'm sorry but... I'll hear from Ben, not from you.)
Notice, the personal training and strength classes picked up when my yoga pulled back? I can go off with that all day and not lose energy because it's more explosive and chaotic, whereas the yoga is more emotional and intimate and you cant fake either.
So, it's just a seasonal thing. I'll get my other side back real soon and start incorporating the Power Plus action.
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The Grinder Podcast is nearly ready to roll. Hopefully by tomorrow, I have my lame little mic for my laptop and it's go time. I've spoken with some very cool friends and they're ready as well. This is going to be so much fun.
All guests are people that in my opinion, represent the title, Grinder. I wrote that blog a few weeks and its obsessed me. I even bought a bunch of black rubber wrist bands to help me remember to GRIND. Since then, I've popped up for the gym more mornings than not and absolutely continue to fine tune my nutrition.
Anyway, the guests will represent. Topics will include training and fitness, motivation as always (just wait to Dave and Andy get together... I know full well, you'll want to have what they say in your ipod) entrepreneurs, sports, coaching, football, yoga and people that are representing the mindset and just awesome people with awesome stories and awesome things to share. (I haven't contacted everyone yet but be ready - Rich, DieHard McClain, Jared, Nick, Coach, Murph, etc)
And to be honest, I don't even care if this is just my lame excuse for getting together and talking... if just 1 person listens and gets something out of this, excellent!
We keep too much bottled and we need to let loose.
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Just went through a lobby before sitting down, had some Coldplay on the Pod and thought while people watching, "What would it be like if we really focused for 24 hours to NOT doing anything douchy?" Just everywhere you went people held doors, and said hello in elevators, and smiled just for the hell of it, and complimented what you're wearing and told more jokes and helped you more and drove with courtesy and didn't bitch... just for 24 hours.
(No that was not a Coldplay inspired thought... I know what your dumb joke was ie "40 Year Old Virgin :)
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Can we stop saying "girl push ups?" Are we saying "boy push ups," are hard and "girl push ups," are easy? And if so, does that mean we add "girl," in front of something and that means the easier version?
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Finalizing my Real Estate License and prepping for the exam... very excited to get it going. This is another avenue that has my name written all over it! The more I learn, the more anxious I am to begin. It's all about obtaining the information to help you make an excellent choice, customer service and making dreams happen... whats NOT to be excited about. I keep saying "I'm afraid of letting you blow $10 on a bad workout or let you do something with poor form, how the heck do you think I'm going to behave when you have your family and $200,000 on the line?" ZERO mistakes, absolute 100% service.
I just need an 8th day of the week and another 6-8 hours per for some sleep :)
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Check out the new site, still BLUECHIPSTRENGTH.COM but also FUNCTIONALFITNESS440.COM. Same site, two addresses. I'm pretty proud of my supplements page and the recommendations page.
The supplements page only has items that I personally use, AdvoCare and ONNIT. Spark on AdvoCare and pretty much everything but the Hemp Force Protein on ONNIT. I absolutely recommend the ShroomTech Sport and Alpha Brain on ONNIT. Hands down, the best supplements I've ever used.
On the recommendations page, the Build Your Own Gym link is sweet. Basically, I thought if you gave me a $150 or so and said "hook me up with a place to train at home," this is exactly what I'd buy and you'd probably love it. Kettles, tubes, suspension training, mats and a stability ball.
I also added a Book Recommendations page... couldn't help myself. Check it out. The top two books on there would make excellent holiday gifts, the Pressfield book is truly life changing as is the Baron Baptiste selection. I'll be updating this page as often as I read a sweet book.
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hhhmmm... this was my 100th blog. I wonder if there could be a book down the road....
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see everyone in class or out and about.
take care of yourself and each other... time flies.
peace, love and empathy,
J
Finalizing my Real Estate License and prepping for the exam... very excited to get it going. This is another avenue that has my name written all over it! The more I learn, the more anxious I am to begin. It's all about obtaining the information to help you make an excellent choice, customer service and making dreams happen... whats NOT to be excited about. I keep saying "I'm afraid of letting you blow $10 on a bad workout or let you do something with poor form, how the heck do you think I'm going to behave when you have your family and $200,000 on the line?" ZERO mistakes, absolute 100% service.
I just need an 8th day of the week and another 6-8 hours per for some sleep :)
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Check out the new site, still BLUECHIPSTRENGTH.COM but also FUNCTIONALFITNESS440.COM. Same site, two addresses. I'm pretty proud of my supplements page and the recommendations page.
The supplements page only has items that I personally use, AdvoCare and ONNIT. Spark on AdvoCare and pretty much everything but the Hemp Force Protein on ONNIT. I absolutely recommend the ShroomTech Sport and Alpha Brain on ONNIT. Hands down, the best supplements I've ever used.
On the recommendations page, the Build Your Own Gym link is sweet. Basically, I thought if you gave me a $150 or so and said "hook me up with a place to train at home," this is exactly what I'd buy and you'd probably love it. Kettles, tubes, suspension training, mats and a stability ball.
I also added a Book Recommendations page... couldn't help myself. Check it out. The top two books on there would make excellent holiday gifts, the Pressfield book is truly life changing as is the Baron Baptiste selection. I'll be updating this page as often as I read a sweet book.
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hhhmmm... this was my 100th blog. I wonder if there could be a book down the road....
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see everyone in class or out and about.
take care of yourself and each other... time flies.
peace, love and empathy,
J
