The path and power of consistent daily action. — Wes Watson’s story from 10 years incarcerated to a multi-million dollar fitness coach is truly amazing. This is a man that spent 10 years locked up in prison, an environment that completely destroys the will of a person. Regardless of what you were before entering, 10 years in prison usually…

These quotes from Wes Watson will keep that fitness fire burning — Wes Watson was incarcerated for 10 years in some of the harshest California prisons. Instead of succumbing to a system that stymies creative vision and long-term success, Wes emerged as a fitness entrepreneur with a physique to match. He now owns a multi-million dollar fitness coaching business built on the…

Geoff Colvin dispels the myth around talent and shows the true path to greatness. — The Outwork Book Club is a book review series that provides the main idea, summary, top quotes, and how to take action. Main Idea Where does great performance come from? Many would say that great performers are gifted with “talent” — a form of innate skill possessed from childhood that enables these…

This ode to the iron by Henry Rollins is a classic insight into the power of lifting weights and how it can transform a man from the inside out. — The Iron never lies to you. This is one of the truest truths in the world of lifting weights. When you squat 400 lbs., you did it. When you fail to squat 400 lbs., you didn’t do it. There is no middle ground. There is no disclaimer, and there isn’t…

The path to reaching your highest potential. — Most people are common. It is rare to be uncommon. The reason is that it is much easier to be common. Common is normal. It is acceptable, and often it is comfortable. When you are common, you are more relatable. People will understand you, and they will commiserate with you…

You can become an expert in your field this year — I believe there is nothing quite more valuable to personal growth than the constant and unending search for knowledge. The process is the reward, and ideas will flow through you like never before. But just gathering information is not enough. What I’m talking about is learning, executing, critiquing, then repeating…

William Irvine’s practical guide to living based on the values of Stoicism — How do you live a good life? Or even, how do you live? These are the kind of questions that philosophers have been pondering for more than 20,000 years. It’s crazy to look back into history and question the different philosophies of how a man or woman should spend their…

How to construct a viral article on Medium. — I recently wrote about how I finally made it to the top 10 percent of all Medium writers. I have produced three-digit earnings for consecutive months, placing in me a “rare air” of producers on the platform. What’s interesting is that I have been able to earn a hundred plus…