Motivation

“We live in a society that’s the same as waking up on Las Vegas Blvd.” – Mike DeSanti This is the age of opportunity. It has never been easier to connect with people and live life on your own terms. But with that freedom comes distraction, endless stimuli, and an onslaught of  requests that try to pull you in thousands of directions at once. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, text messages, emails, huge billboards, loud advertising, hacks, tips, tricks. All of them clamoring for your attention. All of them ready to steal you focus and throw you off track. How… continue reading.

What’s up, Renegade?! It’s Monday motherfucking morning and I am amped way up. I’m ready to slay, kill, and crush this week. You too? Let’s dominate together. I LOOOOOVE me some Monday mornings. Ya know why? Cuz everyone else hates them. They whine and bitch and dread the day and week ahead. But Renegades don’t live or think like everybody else. Nor do we give a shit what anyone else says or does. We’re always holding ourselves to a higher standard and separating from the pack. The first way we do that is with our morning routine. Meditation (even if… continue reading.

I believe you should surround yourself with people who back up words with actions, and always look to improve, grow, and make a positive impact. People like today’s podcast guest, Danny Kavadlo. Danny is a renowned expert in the field of bodyweight training and calisthenics, and one of the most entertaining, engaging, and all around cool dudes I know. He balances a New York attitude and a rebellious vibe with an evolved, introspective approach to the way he trains and lives. Every time Danny and I get a chance to chat, I walk away with a new perspective… continue reading.

“You’re a product of your experience.” You always hear that phrase as it applies to personal development. But it also applies to every other aspect of your life, especially your career. When I was coming up in the strength & conditioning world, I cut my teeth next to guys who spent thousands of hours on the gym floor. They coached athletes for 12+ hours. Every day. For years. I did the same and it made me into the coach I am today. One who cares about nothing but what works in the real world. Not what some study says or what some… continue reading.

Personal development starts up top. Getting your mind right has to be your first step in becoming your strongest self. But it’s the last thing people wanna focus on. Everyone wants the plan before becoming someone who will actually take action on it. I can give any one of you a proven path to build muscle, get ripped, and live the life of your dreams. But most people will never do anything with it because they never got their mind right. Only the few people who transform their mindset will see results. First, you gotta prioritize your mental and physical health. 30 minutes of daily exercise… continue reading.

Go to college to get the degree to land the job to make the money to buy the house to retire early to live a life of comfort and security. That’s the “American Dream” flavored kool-aid we’ve been drinking for the last 70 years. In ’69, this was a sure fire way to live the good life. But what happens when you blindly follow that path today? Most of the time, you end up stuck. Stuck in a boring town that’s not as cool as it used to be. Rooted down by a house that’s too big of a pain to sell. Working a job you’re… continue reading.

Why do you train? Is it to look a certain way, or does your motivation go past the superficial rewards? It better. As a man, you have an obligation to build the physical and mental strength to protect yourself and those you love. It’s easy to think that as long as you’re big, strong, and jacked, you’re prepared to defend yourself in most situations. Toss some martial arts training and you’re going above and beyond what’s necessary. I used to think that way, too. But after speaking with today’s guest, Tim Larkin, I realize it’s not enough. Tim is the world’s… continue reading.

We all have dreams of finding the perfect job. Of creating a life where we set our own schedule, do only the things we love, and say, “No” to anything else. Oh right, we gotta make a living too. If so many people want to move towards an unconventional career, why don’t most do it? For one, it’s hard. Creating your dream job can mean opening yourself up to criticism from those scared to rock the boat and defy the status quo. It’s also flat out confusing. There are so many ways to transform an unfulfilling life into one of financial freedom and complete satisfaction. Should… continue reading.

They want to give you a trophy when you’re a young athlete whether you’re victorious or not. It’s a better representation of the world you’ll grow up in. One with no competition. No winners. No losers. Everyone just claps for you and wishes you the best in life. Always. They want you to go to college because that’s what you’re supposed to do. Don’t worry about if it will actually prepare you for life in the real world. Never mind the fact that those four years might actually be better spent getting invaluable experiences and a head start on your… continue reading.

We just wrapped up the most recent 90 day transformation contest in the Renegade Strength Club. Both of these guys followed Renegade Workouts like Renegade Strong and dialed in their nutrition with the Renegade Diet.  There were quite a few impressive submissions, but these two guys separated themselves from the rest of the group with their insane results. Now it’s up to you vote for the grand prize winner. You get to pick who gets an ALL EXPENSES PAID beach vacation to Santa Monica, California where the winner will hang and train with me for the weekend. So… continue reading.

Like most small business owners and entrepreneurs, I often made the mistake of trying to do everything myself. I was the trainer, the receptionist, the front desk person, the janitor, cleaning person, marketing guy, and everything in between. Eventually, I smartened up and learned how to run a training company more efficiently. That simply meant hiring help. When I started the online component of my fitness business I repeated the same mistakes and had to learn the hard way. I made changes and improvements on a yearly basis. But they came at a snails pace. I was still my own… continue reading.

By Jack Penner, one of the coaches in the Renegade Strength Club Two types of people walk through the world. Spectators and Players. Which kind are you? Do you let others fly by, achieving the goals you dream about? Sit there on Facebook, seething at photos of those living a better life than you? You don’t wake up as the person you’re proud of by watching things happen. You don’t leave a legacy by cheering from a position of comfort. The Signs of a Spectator 1. continue reading.

Guest Post by Mitch Calvert Are you struggling with a goal right now – unsure how you will accomplish it? Maybe it’s finally getting around to building the body you want. Maybe it’s a career change you’ve been dying to make. Or maybe it’s popping the question to your girl, moving into new digs and starting the next chapter of your life. Whatever it is, do you have the goal written down with actionable steps to get there along the way? The make-it-up-as-you-go approach might get you there eventually (if you’re lucky), but it’s not optimal. Sure, that paddle… continue reading.

What’s up, everyone? I just got some incredible news that I had to share with all of you. Combating the lack of access to clean water is a huge passion of mine, and back in September, we ran a Charity Water campaign alongside my 40th birthday. I am still blown away by your support, which helped raise $30,000. You guys are amazing. There was so much energy around this campaign that Scott Harrison, Charity Water’s Founder & CEO, was kind enough to come on the podcast and talk about building a start up, developing leadership skills, and generating support… continue reading.

Guest Post By Chad Proud When I signed up for the inaugural Renegade Live event back just before Christmas I really had no idea what to expect or to hope for. In fact, I almost didn’t sign up at all. When I opened my e-mail and read the invitation the “Resistance” as Steven Pressfield would call it crept in. “That would be nice.” “I don’t have enough money right now.” “Would I have enough vacation time?” “Who’s going to take care of the dog?” After doing some research and realizing that it wouldn’t actually be that expensive, I said “fuck… continue reading.