There Is No Quit Mindset

Discussing the unhealthy obsession we have with metrics in certain aspects of life. Whether it be our body weight, body fat %, weight on a bar, grade on a paper or time on a clock, too many of us make the mistake of using these metrics to define who we are as a person. We can all think of times when we allowed a number to impact what we thought of ourselves as a human being but that’s not what these metrics are for. Our value as a person goes well beyond what a scale or a dollar sign can ever tell us.

Addressing the issue of the continued growth of polarization between the two major political parties in the United States. I also talk about how this growing polarization between the parties is creating larger gaps within our communities and creating more problems than its solving. I believe that through being more aware of our biases, the potential biases of others and being more open to having conversations with those who hold opposing views, that we can close the gaps towards the center.

This episode is all about our motivations, questioning them in an effort to learn more about ourselves and the human capacity to endure suffering given adequate motivation.

Have you ever wanted to go on a dream vacation but never felt like you had the money for it? In this episode I share some tips about how to make that vacation a reality.

This episode is a recording of a letter I wrote years and years ago. The letter is written from the perspective of a goal you hope to achieve. The letter is full of questions, statements and support. This is your goal speaking....come and get me.

There seems to be an issue, in certain parts of the United States at the very least, with people being willing to ask for help. It seems as though asking for help in certain areas leads people to perceive themselves as weak. This perception of weakness leads them to feel so self-conscious about getting help that they choose not to do so. Considering that living in society is an inherent acceptance of help daily, a negative feeling about accepting help in certain areas of life is somewhat illogical.

An interview with my good friend Breyen Canfield. Breyen was my first weightlifting coach, is a former professional gambler, traveled across the states co-running a company called Strength Specific Seminars, has a degree in philosophy and is currently a law student at the Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas. We covered a ton of ground in this episode about a wide range of topics. I am confident no matter what you are up to in life that you will be able to take something valuable away from this episode.

Veterans hear people say “thank you for your service,” on a regular basis. That’s cool and all, but how many people are actually grateful for our service? Are the actions of most of the people expressing this gratitude in line with their verbal expression of appreciation? This episode was recorded in an effort to help all of us reflect on whether or not we are expressing gratitude for the freedoms we have with our actions, instead of paying lip service to those who have served.

An interview with Marissa Garavito. Marissa is only 28 years old and has run her own fitness business for years. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur but she is has also helped raise around $40,000 for metastatic breast cancer charities over the last 4 years. Marissa has overcome challenges to be successful and spend each of her days on earth helping other people do the same. Overall, she is pretty bad ass.

For the majority of my life I’ve passed on opportunities to live out experiences I’ve always wanted to experience. I decided to change that this year. I share this in an effort to help you learn from the mistakes I made so you don’t let life pass you by too.

Staying on target when it comes to the pursuit of our goals or being the person we want to be is difficult for everyone. I, just like you, experience moments of anger, frustration and doubt. I am fortunate to be inspired by you and people like you each and everyday that help me to stay on target or get back on target when I feel off. In this episode I share about some huge life events that have shaken my resolve and challenged my ability to stay on target. My hope in sharing these experiences is that you’ll be able to find something within my words that could also help you overcome adversity to STAY ON TARGET

Operaing without a safety net and finding ways to overcome fear.

In this episode I talk about why I left a guaranteed paycheck and have decided to go off on my own again

In this episode I interview Derrick Shepard, owner of Reset Mind Body Float Therapy in Ocean Beach, CA. A couple of really intelligent friends join us as well. All of us have floated and have had different experiences while floating. Not only do we talk about floating, but we talk about life philosophies and world travel as well. This episode was a ton of fun to record and experience. I hope you enjoy.

In this episode I share why I coach with passion. I share this info to help people understand that sometimes I get carried away when I coach because I care so much about helping people avoid mistakes I have made inside and outside of the gym.

In this episode I discuss all many of the best parts of CrossFit as a form of fitness, a culture and a brand. I also acknowledge many of the negatives of CF or potential negatives. My thoughts and opinions are based on over a decade in the fitness industry at this point and I hope they help you reflect on why you think what you think, do what you do or feel how you feel

We all doubt ourselves at times. Self depricating talk is common in our culture but it doesn't mean it is the right thing to do. This episode is meant to serve as a reminder that we can choose to believe in ourselves at any point in time. It won't always be easy, but most things worth doing seldom are.

What are we doing with our time? Do we believe we know how long we will live? What if it all ended tomorrow, would we be happy with how we have been allocating our time? Let us reflect on our time more in an effort to live life to the best of our abilities.

The mission of the There Is No Quit Mindset Podcast and the There Is No Quit Movement

In this episode I interview Nray Lavitrungsima, owner of One Love Fit Club Chino and One Love Fit Club Walnut. Nray is a bad ass human being who has overcome some great adversity. This is his story.

An interview with small business owner Jeff Baird. Jeff owns Grizzly Baird Fitness in Chino,CA. Jeff has run his own business since he was in his mid 20s. He did so while going to school full time and helping support his family. He is a great friend and a bad ass dude. Here is his story.

In this episode I talk about, you guessed it, fears and bad habits. After a recent experience in a sensory deprivation tank I was able to more closely examine some fears I had created to stop myself from pursuing certain goals. It is really great to acknowledge our fears and bad habits so we can overcome them. My hope is by sharing my thought processes about how I intend to overcome these fears that it will help you to determine a course of action to overcome yours. People helping people. Its a pretty rad concept

The first interview ever. In this episode I interview my friend Derek Black. Before turning 30 Derek has already started two business, lived in a foreign country and traveled the world. We cover a ton of topics in this episode ranging from Philosophy to Tech Addiction.

In this episode I share 3 different things I wrote for a variety of different reasons. Each piece is special to me in its own way. Writing has been an incredibly helpful tool of catharsis for me the last several years. My hope is that there is some value to you in these words I have chosen to share.

In this episode I talk about how losing the gym I spent years growing and thousands of hours sculpting was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I was inspired to make the most of an adverse situation by my incredible friends, family, co workers and gym members. I made this episode to share how great change can be even when it hurts.

In this episode I talk about the benefits of meditation. I lightly touch on how it has helped me through some tough times and why I think it can help you too.

Most people don't seem to appreciate the sacrifices and hard work they put in on a daily basis to help the people they love. In this episode I talk about how much people helped me get through the closing of Crossfit High Road because I was able to draw inspirstion from their overcoming of challenges daily

Sharing my thoughts about building a healthy mind along with a healthy body. If you’ve got a rockin bod, but you’re a shitty person, you aren’t as healthy as you think or appear.