Category Archives: Motivation & Change

The Fight Club Method of Achieving Your Goals

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Remember that scene in Fight Club where Tyler Durden holds a gun to the head of the guy working in the convenience store? Tyler asks the terrified guy (Raymond) what he studied in college. When Raymond admits he wanted to become a veterinarian, Tyler tells him that if in three weeks he isn’t well on…

On Refusing to Settle and the Incredible Power of Denial

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In the days leading up to the launch of Matt’s newest book, he’s asked me to write something for readers facing their first marathon. Something inspiring, maybe, or some insider tips and tricks. I was happy to oblige — my first marathon led me to this gig writing for No Meat Athlete! — though I…

A 5-Minute Preview of a Video Interview I Did

My friend Dustin from FitMarriage.com is releasing a new product called Quick Fit Formula. It’s a series of video interviews with 12 fitness experts, about getting fit when you don’t have a lot of time.  And one of the interviews is with me! Let’s be honest—the important thing here is that someone called me an…

Get Motivated! 11 Ideas That Really Work

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God bless my mother-in-law. The other day, I did an interview with Dustin from Fit Marriage for a new series he’s doing about active couples.  To prepare, I asked my wife, Erin, what advice she might give in the realm of fitness for couples.  You know, a tip or two we’ve used to keep from…

Juice Feast, Take 2

Sweet potato, orange, and pineapple juice.  Yum, for realz.

Before we start, let’s get one thing out of the way.  Whoever euphemistically called this a feast should be shot.  While it’s not a fast, it’s no Fat Tuesday either. I didn’t beat myself up over failing at my ill-fated first attempt at a juice cleanse.  It ended, one and a half days after it…

What Tony Robbins and Firewalking Have to Do with Running Marathons

Walking on these isn't so different from what you do

The other day, I did an interview at BlogcastFM.com.  It’s mainly about blogging, so if you’re a blogger or you’re just interested in what goes on behind the scenes at NMA, go check that out. But the reason I’m bringing it up is because in the beginning of the interview, we talk about Tony Robbins…

The Great ‘Moderation’ Hoax

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A few weeks ago, I went to a vegetarian potluck dinner.  I was hoping to meet some fellow vegetarians and vegans in my suburbia of a hometown, and to eat some good vegan food. That much was a success, but it’s not why I’m telling this story. What made the night memorable (and pretty entertaining)…

Why, Really, Do You Run (or Do Whatever it is You Do)?

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A few weeks ago, I wrote on Twitter that I was (just barely) starting to think about the possibility of signing up for a 100-mile run. Toby, who has a way of keeping me honest when I get these crazy ideas, asked whether it was because I really want to do a 100, or if…