Simply Not Easy

When ya know, ya know. This group of people I was a part of has been filled with strong connections and so many memories. The kind of brother and sisterhood that everyone should experience in some way shape or form. Good times, great people, pure joy.

An analogy I came up with while training with some good friends continues to provide an interesting framework for working out and movement practices. Comparing still images and videos to static exercise capacities and dynamic sport performance. Like all good thought tools, time to play with it and explore.

Not only is it more effective, it's way more enjoyable too

When a declaration of intention is made and backed up by every ounce of power you have.... That is an incredible power of human will. When it belongs to you, charge on. When it doesn't and it's for a battle worth fighting, provide that strong hand of assistance for better leverage. This one had be pumped up!

9.11.21 9.11.01 20 years doesn't make it any less real. Never forget, always remember.

The mind is a very curious thing. Many of our thought patterns are habitual and can lead us down dangerously shallow roads if unexamined. This happened recently to me. Sending out my reflection and a reminder to stay alert and alive to how our thoughts hinder or help our ability to thrive.

Having the privilege to either learn from a skilled and seasoned mentor or to be one yourself is an extremely fruitful pathway. When both are effectively combined, progress and fulfillment have immense certainty when expressed within something you enjoy.

Reflecting on a recent realization I had. This is one to continue to ponder over time. Self doubt is an Illusion.

A happy mistake, or maybe they're called accidents. They can be good. Thankfully I didn't have the big one, haha. Rather I stumbled upon an opportunity to shift my focus in an unexpected situation - a situation I otherwise wouldn't have sought out. Always lessons to be learned and joys to experience.

We hear it all the time. You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Time to take this a layer deeper.

What rock do you throw that makes the biggest splash? What action do you take that has the most significant effect? In this episode we draw on philosophy from the 80-20 rule, The One Thing, and the late legendary coach John Wooden. With my own personalized spin, of course.

In the world of physical therapy there are groups of clinicians that are either gun-ho for hands on joint moving/pushing and those who spend very little time there that report it's minimal utility. The balance is often in the middle. It can be extremely effective when used as an adjunct in the right situation for the right reason. As long as all things lead to better movement. I'm a huge fan of having options. Not training a skill, to not have confidence in its application, is not reason enough to not do it. If you choose not to, no worries, as long as there is a clinically minded reason based on the patient to back it up.

Let freedom ring loud and clear. May we never forget those to sacrificed to make it possible. God Bless America.

I had a recent privilege of learning from a combined group of a physiatrist, pain management MD, and a spinal surgeon. All three of these professionals brought great experience and insights, was fantastic to hear how essential they viewed good physical therapy to be. The principles of the relationships I speak about can be applied for success in any feild. A trademark of excellence that should be a standard of care.

My thoughts and reflections on a recent reading, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. Here is my favorite quote from spending time in its pages: 'You search far too much, that in all that searching you don't find time for finding' 

Strength Ain't Daily Life. At least for the large majority of us. We need strength to live a wholesome life with our normal activities. However, daily tasks usually don't allow us to strengthen ourselves enough to make a meaningful change, or even to maintain our current capacity.

It was an awesome weekend taking a scoliosis course from Kellie Grimes. To say that this experience only brought the tip of the iceberg into view would be an understatement. It left me hungry and excited for far more.

Our deepest gratitude and reverence to those who paid the ultimate price, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Every successful person you know was an overnight success... To someone

The subtle difference may effect your level of success, depending upon how you define success. Only one provides the opportunity toward fulfillment. The choice is, and will continue to be, yours.