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How many of us just go through the motions of life? are we using every second to get the most out of it? The gift of life is the most precious thing and most of us are not using that gift wisely. Go out and inspire others, it is the only thing that will be here after you are gone.

Ego is the biggest threat in our society. It is what is holding you back. To learn more about how ego is holding you back check out the book Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday.

I say it every, but what does it mean? Know that the process is boring, it’s meticulous, and it can be annoying. But, if you trust the process with your skill work, your nutrition, and your mobility you will get where you need to go.

Do what makes you happy could possibly be the worst advice out there. Don’t do what makes you happy, do what makes you better.

The famous last words of Marcus Aurelius should inspire all of us to quit waiting for tomorrow and get your work done today!

Training in workout will inevitably cause pain. Pain in your legs, pain in your lungs, or just pain to your ego. Using this training for not only physical purposes but also mental purposes will help build your character. As always don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and help support by going to www.cfdunbarcavelab.com and purchase some merchandise. Have a great day and do gr...

Today we talk about the story of Hercules and how we apply his story into our everyday lives.

Using the ancient words of Marcus Aurelius, we shouldn’t let obstacles stop us in life or our workouts. Use every obstacle as a way to grow your character.

What is Virtue? How does virtue apply to my life both inside and outside the gym? Today we discuss two virtues that are held in high regard inside the CrossFit world and how if you apply both to the gym, they will ultimately make you a happier person.

The idea that there are so many experts out there is mind boggling. All you have to do is scroll through instagram and you will find hundreds if not thousands of “experts”. No true expert calls themselves such. I have never heard of Louie Simmons, Mike Burgener, or even Albert Einstein call themselves experts so how could there possibly be this many?

Workouts are tough, life is tougher. If I let myself quit during a simple workout, what will I do when tragedy strikes?

In this episode I discuss my expirience at the 2019 CrossFit Games. What I thought about the programming, the cuts to the field, and the fan expirience. I break down my opinions about all 11 individual workouts. Hope you enjoy!

You asked, we answered in our first round of questions and answer segments. Keep the questions coming.

Breathing is critical to your life. The athlete that controls their breathing in workouts is usually the athlete that performs the best. Joe Rogan once said that You can always tell who is losing a fight by who is breathing through their mouth. When life gets difficult make sure to take a deep breath and make a well thought out decision, not an emotional one. In your workouts, take two deep breath...

What if seeking out comfort is holding you back in life? What if seeking out these comforts is preventing you from growing as a person? Avoid this velvet rut mentality and seek out challenges to help you grow.

You could leave this earth right now. What are you doing in this moment to impact your world? What are you doing today that could impact your life for the better? Stop waiting for something to happen and go out there and get what you are after.

Today we talk about the word failure. Maybe you didn’t achieve a goal you set out for? Maybe you didn’t get that job you wanted? It’s only a failure if you didn’t learn from it.

No matter how detailed your plan may be, something will go wrong. It’s inevitable. In the world of CrossFit we train our bodies for the unknown and the unknowable but are you doing the same with your mind? When things don’t go according to plan, how will you react?

In this episode I interview Coach Katie Estell. Katie is our CrossFit Teens/Kids coach and she describes the methods she uses to help kids get into sport. We discuss why the idea of 1 sport athletes is actually hurting kids in the long run. Katie is a such an asset to the DCL team and we are excited to have her on our team. Check out this episode especially if you have kids or work with kid/teen a...

Will you let irrational fears cripple you or will you use it as a motivator to achieve something great?

I just watched a television interview with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. In the interview he was questioned on why he considers himself the greatest defensive player in basketball. Why is it that we don’t all consider us the best at our craft? We should all strive to be the best. We can’t become the best is we don’t first believe we are the best. As you enter the week, strive to be...

Are you truly chasing your passions? Are they your goals or are they someone else’s? If you have a passion you have to be ready to weather the storms of life. Life will test you every day and you have to be ready to be disappointed again and again in hopes to one day achieve great things!. Have a greater Memorial Day weekend and make sure to do great things for your country!

In the interview with Des we crack open a bottle of wine and have some interesting talks about career goals, fitness goals, as well as what’s going on in each of our lives. The tables get turned on me as Des also brought some questions with her. Hope you enjoy this episode.

All to often we let mediocrity sink into our lives. We should strive to be first place in everything we do. Once we allow ourselves to be second place in one area, we allow ourselves to be second place in all areas.