Archive: MINDSET

I am sitting here today on a steamy warm day at my house on Lake Iamonia in north Florida. Just got back from a SGPT Strength and Conditioning workout in the gym and slowly making forward progress with this kick ass 6 Month Training Plan. 1% better every day. You have to put in the... Read More

A sword must be sharpened in order to maintain its edge. If your sword is sharp then it will cut through all obstacles in front of it. If the sword is dulled and nicked then it will be a much tougher challenge. But how do we keep the sword sharp? In everyday 9 to 5... Read More

It happens to every athlete. You’re breaking personal record after personal record in the gym and then you get in a rut and are stuck at the same spot and can’t make improvements. What do you need to do to break through a training plateau? Here are a few ideas to help you off that table... Read More

Don’t let the voices tell you it is too early, your too tired, its too cold. Listen to the voice of defiance and stand tall. Welcome to the Grind. There is the right way – and – the easy way. The easy way is always there for you to walk away and make some lame... Read More

Mental toughness, in the athletic world, is generally defined as perseverance despite  challenges and obstacles.  It’s recognizing that the negative self-talk our minds spew at us are really just lies.  Or, at least, misinformation. So when I say that mental toughness also means self-compassion, it means giving yourself a break.  It means allowing yourself fragility.... Read More

By Ryan Munsey I’m a “biohacker”. Hacker = someone who seizes control of a system Biology = the physiology, quality, and/or behavior of an organism Biohacker = I manipulate my biology and bend nature to my will in order to optimize my mental and physical performance. In addition to being a biohacker, I’m also a... Read More

I just received this email question from a SGPT athlete. “Hey Coach Brad, Do you have those days where the day before and the day before that you were working your ass off, where you were grinding away, getting tons of exercise in but then, a couple days later all that motivation is lost and your... Read More

You have seen it in todays society. All of the kids get a medal for attending or playing sports. We are tracking away from teaching a winning mentality. We applaud mediocrity as we don’t want to offend anyone. In BUDS and on the Navy SEAL teams – It always pay to be a winner. This... Read More

 In 1923 there was a great warlord who had the most guns, gold coins and goats of his lands. He was also a very wise man as he had traveled extensively and was well read. He believed that the people of his land were in decline as their attitudes were going downhill. The warlord devised a... Read More

It is easy to stay “comfortable”… stay inside your bubble. It is easy to try and avoid mistakes, pit falls and fears. But what happens when we explore the outer limits of our potential? Push past what others think you are capable of? Watch the video below and see how an elite athlete pushes his... Read More

How many times have you said “It’s on the tip of my tongue but I can’t quite remember”? Or “I am terrible with names but I always remember a face?” Or you just lost your focus for a moment and ending up losing a chess match or important baseball game. Or you are wanting to... Read More

The majority of our focus in sports today is on the physical side. We’re obsessed with how high someone can jump, how fast they run the 40-yard dash, or how much weight they can lift. But here’s the truth: Physical ability alone won’t get you to the top. What separates the elite from the average... Read More

What is YOUR Why? What motivates you to do what you do? Is it to become stronger? Faster? Tougher? Or maybe it’s to prove something to yourself, to show the world what you’re capable of. That deep burning drive comes from somewhere. It’s not on the surface. It’s deeper than that. It’s in your gut.... Read More

Just got back from a trip across the pond to Ireland. Met a ton of great people and took part in some epic training at Mornington Beach. The event was awesome as we did far more than the normal pushups and sit-up workouts. The event centered around building teamwork in boat crews. We heard it... Read More