The Power of Appreciation

The Power of Appreciation

The fitness business industry is beginning to be over saturated with “how to” advice that has no merit, and most likely hasn’t been tested in the real world. It’s not a surprise that our industry mimics the fitness industry itself, especially “as seen on” products. It...
Content Doesn’t Mean Complacent

Content Doesn’t Mean Complacent

We all work for that moment in our careers where we can just say “I am finally proud of what I’ve done! I have really succeeded in life!” We’re aware that we’ve surpassed our parents’ expectations, we’ve impressed our friends, we’ve amassed considerable wealth and...
Don’t Die With These 5 Regrets!

Don’t Die With These 5 Regrets!

One time I opened a fortune cookie and it said, “You will die.” What kind of fortune is that? It didn’t say I would “die soon” or “die tomorrow,” it just stated the plain fact that I will die. Any nurse who has worked in a hospice or extended care facility knows the...
How to Make Your Training Center a Third Place

How to Make Your Training Center a Third Place

I’m right in the middle of reading “Onward” by Howard Shultz, the founder of Starbucks. I remember hearing about the “third place” a while back before I even read the book but now it’s even more intriguing. I think it was Big Chris McCombs that told me about that...
Fitness Marketing Blogging Mistakes

Fitness Marketing Blogging Mistakes

People are always asking me how I get so many views, comments and tweets on my blogs. They feel there must be some magic voodoo I chant over each post to have it do well. Or maybe I kneel down and do a Tebow prayer after each post. Many blogosphere beginners invest...