Me being goofy a couple years ago at the Olympia with Danny Hester! Laugher and brevity have always been at the center of my ethos my entire life. Whether I am working or not, it’s always time to laugh, especially at myself. THB: Our health is determined by more than just what we eat and […]
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Embrace Your Bias As A Part Of The Larger Whole
Here is a stage shot from the 2007 LA Championships, I won the heavy class that year (I’m center). Wow, life moves at the pace we decide to pay attention at. This days seems just like yesterday! THB: I can only see the world through my unique perspective. This bias is my limitation to understanding […]
What We Each Allow Is Our Choice Each Moment
Me working with one of good friends for a show back at the 2009 NPC Jr Cal (before it changed to the West Coast Classic! My buddy Danny Seibertwould go on to win this easily but I am more proud of the kind of athlete and man he is. One of the most generous and […]
Over-Thinking And Staying Centered
Me and Luke Sandoe backstage at the Olympia. It was great today to have Luke on my podcast, HYH and great to start recording again. We got to talk about bodybuilding, but we also spent a lot of time talking about really fun geeky stuff that he and I share an interest in like comic […]
Quitting Is The Result Of Self-Judgment And Negative Self-Talk
Are you speaking positively to yourself?What makes dieting for competition or for any desired body result so difficult for some and for others seemingly effortless. In many cases, the most difficult part of a dieting process, or the achievement of any goal for that matter, is our focus on positive perspectives that will empower and […]
Knowing Who You Are Releases You Of Self-judgment
When I get stuck in life, I always go back to the basics. For me, this means asking myself what do I believe about me? What are my core beliefs about myself? Another way of asking this question is; who do I believe I am? Not a description of my body or my job or […]
Enhancing Quality Of Life Through Presence And Focus
This is “Henry” my tapestry elephant wall hanging. He stands about 6 feet high in my soon to be meditation sunroom. I have always felt that the elephant is my spirit animal. They are majestic creatures, and when you work with them you really feel like they feel with you. At least I did when […]
Thoughts, Beliefs And Our Actions
Another picture from my mini-vault… this me working out at the infamous “Warehouse” and look who I am working out with? We are blasting arms! Our wonderful President of the IFBB Pro League and NPC Worldwide organization, Jim Manion! I have lots of great stories and cool insights from Jim and I am so very […]
The Creative Power Of Belief
Me and the Champ at the 2014 Arnold Classic! That year Brandon got 8th place out of 11 and Dennis Wolf took home the title that year in the mens open bodybuilding contest. My how far we have come. I remember telling myself at this show when I saw Brandon, if he just keeps his […]
Self Knowledge Through Honest Assessment
Are you brave enough to face who you really are? Looking into the mirror of your life experience and see who you are and not just who you intend to be. THB: Facing who we each are is often harder than it seems. First, we must know who we really are, this kind of self […]