Culturally, men have been socialized to focus on strength, and the various ways which this can be expressed in the gym. Very rarely is there an emphasis on flexibility and/or range of motion (“ROM”).
Ironically, it is this lack of time spent warming up, working on mobility and stretching that can at times minimize the “gainz” that are so often sought after in the gym.
Read MoreOne of my clients was feeling stuck in his career. He was in his mid 30's and had been working as an employment lawyer for almost 10 years. But for the last four years, he had been dreaming about doing something else. Unfortunately, he had no idea what he wanted to do next and was afraid to make the wrong choice and waste more time in a job he wouldn't love.
When I asked him why he became a lawyer he said he did it because he thought it would be a good career path but admitted he didn't have a burning desire to be a lawyer. When I asked what other career paths he was considering he mentioned a few but immediately gave me reasons why it would be difficult to make a change.
Read MoreWe came, we saw and we conquered! Check out this recap from our "Rebirth!" workout event at Tone House, sponsored by Lululemon and CORE!
Read MoreCheck out our video re-cap of The Mastermind Connect's first group workout at The Fhitting Room!
Read MoreThe team at Mulligan Brothers put together this great video with a motivational speech given by Tony Robbins, who shares his view on what Psychological Fitness means to him. A must watch. Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Read MoreAre you using social media correctly for your brand? Check out these super simple rules to getting it right online.
Read MoreThe one thing that NYC will never fall short of is Bars, Parties and Restaurants. These places give way to escapism through overpriced alcoholic beverages and an insta-friend society....
Read MoreThe implication is that lifestyle businesses are like hobby farmers or house-league ball players—not terribly good at or committed to what they are doing. According to these folks, the opposite of a lifestyle entrepreneur seems to be someone who is growth-oriented, comfortable with capital markets and willing to risk giving up control of their business for a shot at growing something big.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs are born, not made. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, you will know it. It goes right along with confidence as a requirement for success in the startup world.
And, despite what you might hear from other so-called experts, the idea you come up with doesn’t matter. And neither does having a good market. Instead, successful entrepreneurs share three core attributes:
Read MoreThere’s more to entrepreneurship than just starting a business. The world’s best entrepreneurs have a powerful mindset that sets them apart from the rest. Whether you’re new at sales, or you’re a seasoned salesperson, there’s a lot you can learn about selling from today’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Read MoreBeing fit matters.
New research suggests that a few extra pounds or a slightly larger waistline affects an executive's perceived leadership ability as well as stamina on the job.
Read MoreInterns get a bad rap. But savvy entrepreneurs can spot opportunity anywhere. Even in fetching a cup of coffee. That's because, unlike most, you’re not interning just for work’s sake. It’s not about collecting a paycheck or working your way up the ladder. As a would-be entrepreneur, an internship isn't about that.
Read MoreShannon Briggs is no stranger to diversity. As a child of an institutionalized father and a drug-addict mother, the streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn schooled him in the same hard knocks style that created the likes of Mike Tyson. Having dealt with the dichotomy of success and failure, Shannon is transparent in his depiction of his highs and lows. Here's a clip from an interview with personality Joe Rogan about his successes and failures, and how they both contributed to the birth of a champion
Read MoreI have always been a heavy proponent of the Nguni Bantu principle of Ubuntu, which roughly translated means “I am, because we are”. As human beings, we’ve evolved to find security in groups, and joy in companionship. Living in such a fiercely individualistic society, this concept is rather easy to forget in the cacophony of internal psychobabble and external stimuli.
Read MoreSuccess is remarkable in that it resides so closely to failure. The line between the two is so thin that the uninitiated may have trouble differentiating between the two. Perception serves as either a tool of self-examination, or self-deception. The mind is a very powerful asset, and establishing a daily routine of mental presence and positive reinforcement is paramount in activating one’s own inner mastermind.
Read MoreGoing through the process of changing careers is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience. Not surprisingly it is also deeply personal because you are forced to deal with all your stuff, all your thoughts and ideas about who you are, what you’re good at and not good at, what you’re capable of, and what you deserve.
Read MoreI really love this TED TALK titled "How to Start a Movement," which has an interesting take on leadership. Take a look below, and make sure to check out more of Derek's work.
Read MoreThough other people may think you are. It’s a crazy thing for most people, this whole “I want to start my own company” business. There’s no steady paycheck, no set framework for how to build it, and a huge risk that all of it will come crashing down. But for those of us bitten by the entrepreneur bug, all of that is worth it.
Read MoreAccording to the Meriam-Webster Dictionary, freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. The United States Constitution proclaims freedom as a primary right, citing that there shall be no prohibition of the free exercise of religion, speech, the press, or of the right of the people to peaceably assemble.
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