Gym Trap #34: The Isolation Effect
I’ve seen it hundreds of times in the last fifteen years. In this trap, there’s actually no “bad guy” or “bad gal,” either. It’s a classic case of positive intent …
I Googled What My Friend’s Tattoo Meant (and the World Opened Up)
I kept seeing those three letters. It showed up in a friend’s Instagram handle, another coaching friend had a tattoo, and a week later I saw it on a shirt. …
PODCAST: A Doctor, UFC Fighter, and a Gymnast Explore Human Potential
In this special roundtable episode of Hold the Standard Podcast, host Logan Gelbrich is joined by three dynamic thinkers Carl Paoli (movement pioneer), Tait Fletcher (actor, entrepreneur, and former fighter), …
How might I be wrong about this?
There’s a powerful drill we run in Coach’s Prep – one that has nothing to do with lifting, and everything to do with expanding how we think. It’s designed to …
The Practice of Life is Coming Back After Mistakes
Ever been slapped in the face with wisdom! This won’t be breaking news to some, but that’s how it felt when coach and friend, Carl Paoli, offered to me that …