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A detailed look at my current lifting program for muscle gain and general fitness, along with a hefty dose of self-reflection.
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A decade ago I smoked my last cigarette. This milestone has me contemplating how we change and what I'm learning as I attempt to keep improving. 
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A book report on "You’re Not Listening" by Kate Murphy and confessions from an aspiring listener.
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Here’s the deck I presented at a company talk about health and fitness this week. Also personal records galore!
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It’s like a performance enhancing drug… but without the drug. 
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I’d like to see my abs this summer. Here’s how I’m approaching 10 weeks of slowly losing body fat, while maintaining muscle mass, and keeping my energy…
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If you don’t know why most training programs prescribe 3 sets of 10 reps for each exercise, please read.
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An essay on getting started and why it's one of the most important skills in the world.
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What makes this macronutrient so great, how much should you eat, and where can you find said quantities? Plus a poem, because I needed some levity this…
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Is it possible or even desirable to alleviate a young adult's angst about life? I don't want anyone to be in pain. But can you grow without the…
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A template for tracking your workouts and implementing progressive overload to get stronger and build more muscle.
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Four books that have shaped how I think about, build and participate in teams. What should I read next?
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