Journal

Notes from the night before.

Longer arguments than a caption allows: the training philosophy, the scheduling system, and the story behind both.

The house position

Looking Good And Performing Well Aren't Opposites

The industry sells you a fork in the road: get strong or get lean, pick a lane. It is a marketing invention, and it has cost you years.

Feb 4, 2026 · 9 min read

Method

How To Build A Training Week That Survives A Bad Quarter

Most programs are written for a person with no job, no kids and no travel. Here is how to build one that assumes your week will break — because it will.

Mar 11, 2026 · 10 min read

Story

Why I Write Every Program By Hand The Night Before

I spent years in a job that paid the bills and drained the soul. What pulled me out was watching one person's face change — and one client who had failed for a decade.

Apr 22, 2026 · 9 min read

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