I was in Norway (Stavanger) and climbed two mountains last week.
It was physically challenging, because I’d done squats the day before (120 kg x 6 reps).
When we hiked up one of those mountains, my brother told me: “ifContinue Reading…
June 22, 2015 53 Comments
May 15, 2015 45 Comments
Enter the Gauntlet
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n medieval Japan there was something called Musha shugyō: a samurai’s path to mastery.
Here’s how it used to work. . .
A young man, wanting to become a samurai, embarked on a journey–like a religious pilgrimage, a rite of passage–in order to test his mettle, learn strategy, challenge other warriors in duels, and build his skill set.
The purpose of Musha shugyō was to harden the young man; to hone his abilities until heContinue Reading…
August 18, 2014 110 Comments
How to Become a Momentum Machine: Combine Powerful Psychological Principles to Boost Motivation, Build Self-Esteem, And Be a Winner Every Day
“You’re a machine!”
“You’re always doing some stuff, it’s like you’re a machine man.”
“You’re a freaking machine dude — you just keep going forward.”
(Etc.,)
A lot of people have told me I’m a “machine” over the past 3 months.
The funny thing is that none of these people even know each other.Continue Reading…
June 26, 2014 66 Comments
9 Things You Need to Know to Unlock Your Natural Talents & Succeed in Life (Must-read advice if you want to be the best!)
The Oracle of Delphi said: “Know Thyself.”
I say: Learn what it is in your nature to do, and learn how to do it well.
And that’s exactly what you’re going to learn how to do in this 4500-word article. So sit down, block off 30 minutes of your time, press f11 on your keyboard for immersion, and prepare to have your mind blown.
Repeatedly.Continue Reading…
April 21, 2014 47 Comments
How to Overcome the Fear of Failure and Develop the Will to Win
Have you ever felt like you cared more about “not failing” than you cared about winning?
That you cared more about “appearing to be badass” than you cared about doing the things required to become a badass?Continue Reading…
March 2, 2014 65 Comments
The Real Reason Why You Should Focus on Leaving a Legacy
There comes a time in your life when you start thinking about what you will leave behind after you die. What will be your legacy? How will you be recorded into the annals of history?
“Enlightened” people will tell you to that it’s a pipe dream. That it’s a devious scheme devised by your ego toContinue Reading…
February 9, 2014 127 Comments
Why You Should Compare Yourself to the Greatest Men in History
Hey friend,
Today you’re going to learn to do something that’s incredibly important in the long-term.
There isn’t much to explain, but there’s much to do. Continue Reading…
February 2, 2014 74 Comments
The Most Important Thing for how You Build Long-Term Motivation
Do you execute on plans only when you feel like it?
Do you postpone doing things until you feel motivated enough to take action?
If that’s the case then you’re being stupid.Continue Reading…
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