“Kids like to punch your plans right in thier unassuming faces” – The Dad Lift Plans. We make them often and our kids like to punch those… Read more “Forget the Plan”
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Close The Distance
“A man of peace, confident in himself, dominates his adversary with his moral strength. Not with his physical power” – Helio Gracie I learned the lesson of… Read more “Close The Distance”
Where You Want to Be
“Everyday is the worst day of my life”- Peter (office space) Waiting in line gives us a glimpse into the human condition. Frustration runs high in a… Read more “Where You Want to Be”
Self Preservation
“Smell the roses and fight for something” – Chuck Ragan There’s a story behind this photo. A group of us were shooting into several steal targets laid… Read more “Self Preservation”
It Gets Worse
Sometimes the best advice you can give is a cold beer – The Dad Lift June of 2012 was one of the hottest and driest summers… Read more “It Gets Worse”
TDL WOD# 5: At The Park
Our park is just down the street, making it easy to just stroll down and get a workout in. Sometimes, I can even bring the kids with… Read more “TDL WOD# 5: At The Park”
10 Things You Won’t Regret Doing Less Of
The way we spend our time defines who we are- J.Estrin Regret is a total bummer. We have limited time, so we regret the things we either… Read more “10 Things You Won’t Regret Doing Less Of”
How I Became a Father
About a year after marriage, my wife and I decided to have children. Being both A-type personalities, we thought long and hard about timing, finances, and the… Read more “How I Became a Father”
Get a Dog
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole” – Roger Caras In my last post I lied. I said that my daughter was… Read more “Get a Dog”
TDL WOD #4: Optimize Time
There was a time I believed I could not get a good workout in in under 1 hour, no way. A family changes that, big time. Now,… Read more “TDL WOD #4: Optimize Time”
A Dying Breed
We will never be what you want the world to be – Chuck Ragan A police officer is nothing more than a human being who has been… Read more “A Dying Breed”
Shelved Progress
Before you know it that DVD will be on your shelf having a conversation with Billy Blanks Across the country, right now, there is an epidemic.… Read more “Shelved Progress”