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Get Jacked: Finding the Right Training Method for Your Goals

Get Jacked: Finding the Right Training Method for Your Goals What Does It Even Mean to "Get Jacked"? Before we talk about how to get jacked, let's define what that actually means—because "jacked" can mean different things depending on who you ask. Are we talking about: Getting lean and shedding fat? Building muscle and strength? Or both? Clarity matters. You're more likely to reach your goal when you know exactly what that goal is. Vague goals lead to vague results. So, first things first: Get clear on what you're after. My Story: Two Decades of Trying It All If you're new here, quick background on me: I started training around the age of 13 or 14. Like many teenagers, my first goal was simple—lose some fat (especially around my face and belly) and get stronger. Back then, I didn't have access to a gym, so I started with calisthenics. Fast forward 19 years, and I've dipped my toes into almost every...

17 May, 2025 / 0 Comments
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Why Motivation Isn’t Enough: 4 Brutal Truths That Actually Drive Action

Why Motivation Isn’t Enough: 4 Brutal Truths That Actually Drive Action The Motivation Trap: Why You’re Still Stuck Let me ask you something: What did you actually achieve this year? This month? This week? Today? If your answer is “not much” or “still working on it,” I want to challenge that—hard. Lack of energy? Lack of focus? Lack of willpower? Or, the big one: lack of motivation? It’s the most popular excuse. And the most dangerous. Because if you’re still waiting for motivation to show up like some magical UPS delivery—it’s not coming. You’re stuck in what I call the motivation trap. And the longer you sit there, the more time you lose. What Is Motivation, Really? We talk about motivation like it’s oxygen. “I need to feel motivated.” “I wish I had your motivation.” “I’ll do it when I’m motivated.” Here’s the truth: Motivation is just a temporary emotional spike. It’s unreliable. Fleeting. And most of all—it gives you a built-in...

12 May, 2025 / 0 Comments