Hey there!
I sent this to my rugby team (The Cincinnati Wolfhounds (CRFC)) earlier this week before our season opener tomorrow. We’ve been rebuilding our team over the past couple years as we had a mass exodus of veterans due to injury and retirement – brittle bones and canes in rough terms. Along with this rebuilding we’re working on changing the team’s culture and mindset.
Background:
I started rugby in 2001 or 2 while I focused on my swimming career. After high school I gave up swimming scholarships to get into trouble and be a drug addict. Getting back into my engineering degree a year later while working 2 jobs, fighting the legal system, and getting over drug abuse I made it a point to try to always improve; in every aspect of life I could think of, and at least one area every day. It was extremely difficult and only possible with the help of family and great friends. In order to get on a better path it was necessary though.
In 2006 I went to live in Japan for a coop and got back into rugby after a couple year hiatus from the sport. The game motivated me to set and achieve goals. It gave me the comradery that was lost after swimming. It set a foundation to build my life on – as my first coach, GMaul, said “Rugby is a lifestyle”.
Since then I’ve been fortunate to play with UC, Ohio, Kudus, Raleigh, and the Hounds. All of which have helped me be a better person, player, friend, and teammate while maintaining that there is always room for improvement.
Why:
I tell you all this background not because I’m low-key boasting or looking for anything, rather I want to impart transparency and my real desire to always be better. I believe what is below fits well with what our team’s leadership is trying to grow in our team – mental toughness.
We are at a point where we can say we are past the growing pains as a team, but there is always room for improvement; in personal growth and team growth. Hell, even club growth.
How:
I’m going to share some of my tips/tricks and resources.
I constantly look for new knowledge plugs, methods to improve mind/spirit/body, mentors, leadership techniques, and skills. I don’t always have it right, but I try to get it 100. If you have any suggestions please pass them along.
What:
To accomplish some savage and legendary mindset practices the first things I want to share are 2 books by Ryan Holiday Please listen/read to these asap as multiple pro teams have used these as a foundation for their mindsets in the past couple years before winning national championships including NFL and NHL:
The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy – I know it’s hard to read big books quickly, so the audiobooks are great for getting through when working/driving/whatever.
The second thing for tough mindsets is finding solid mentors and people to look up to. For this category I currently follow:
Aubry Marcus for mind/spirit clarity and getting the most out of what we are given.
Wim Hof breathing technique to stay healthy, confident, and happy – many studies have been, and are being, conducted of the effects.
Joe Rogan for “Powerful” lifestyle, knowledge, and points of view. If you aren’t familiar with his podcast he is constantly having long conversations with experts and his friends about topics spanning the gamut.
Tim Ferris for life-hacks, minimum dosage, expert knowledge, and gear. He is the reason I put 25lbs of lean muscle on in 2 months after my knee reconstruction and was still fit to play 80 minutes of every game that season (aside from rugby practices I only worked out 45 minutes a day 2 days a week).
Jason Ellis for inspiration on getting though shit, and for humor. Plus his open-relationship girlfriend is super-hot and is always naked on his snapchat.
Also, the Rock is just a badass dude who hustles his ass off and is reaping the rewards.
Pavel Tsatsouline for kettlebell workouts. This summer I didn’t run at all (aside from a stupid triathlon (which I didn’t train for)), and still started this season fit by using his exercises and methods.
Derek Sivers for mindset, clarity, and inspiration.
Finally, I sent out my schedule earlier this summer (please let me know if you’d like to have a copy or have me help you make one) – having a schedule, using these techniques, accomplishing at least 3 of my 5 morning routines, and surrounding myself with good friends and mentors has helped me get though a lot. I’d like to encourage you to try some of these, and start building your constant-improvement plan if you haven’t already. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to talk with me about them. I will do my best to be a good resource when asked.
Some other things that have really helped me through my journey to this point:
WHY/HOW/WHAT (I’ve got it tattooed on my right arm so that when I meet someone new I remember how to effectively communicate)
If you’re into scientific backgrounds on diet and health Rhonda Patrick is a gem.
A variance in music
Getting into nature and away from the bullshit of everyday life sometimes. Prioritizing it. Life in extremes to build a solid balance – exertion to recovery. Make things difficult, so that rest is much more appreciated.
Yoga and meditation.
There are lots more, so I would love to hear what works for you and trade ideas.
Conclusion:
Again, I obviously don’t have everything right, but I’ll try to achieve it. The things I’ve talked about so far have really helped me, and I want to share them with you, bc if it helps you than it could help others; and we all want to be better individually and as a group.
Let’s kick ass, be powerful mentally and physically, and gentlemen off the field but savages on the field. Let’s be legends.
Thanks for getting though this, and stay well!
Jason
PS: Many of the items and topics presented above will be touched on throughout the lifespan of this blog. Not in any specific order, but in a state of flow; when it feels like it needs to come out.
No matter if some one searches for his necessary thing, so he/she needs to be available that in detail, so that thing is maintained over here.
Everything is very open with a precise explanation of the issues. It was really informative. Your website is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
What’s up Dear, are you really visiting this web site regularly, if so after that you will absolutely get nice experience.
Hi there everyone, it’s my first visit at this website, and post is really fruitful in favor of me, keep up posting these articles or reviews.
Hi there to all, how is all, I think every one is getting more from this web site, and your views are pleasant for new viewers.
Yesterday, while I was at work, my sister stole my iphone and tested to see if it can survive a forty foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is entirely off topic but I had to share it with someone!
Having read this I thought it was very informative. I appreciate you finding the time and effort to put this article together. I once again find myself spending way too much time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!
I was very happy to find this web site. I wanted to thank you for your time just for this wonderful read!! I definitely savored every bit of it and I have you book-marked to check out new stuff on your website.
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very well written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thank you for the post. I will definitely comeback.
What’s up friends, how is all, and what you wish for to say regarding this piece of writing, in my view its truly remarkable in favor of me.
hey there and thank you for your information ? I’ve definitely picked up anything new from right here. I did however expertise some technical issues using this web site, since I experienced to reload the site many times previous to I could get it to load properly. I had been wondering if your hosting is OK? Not that I am complaining, but sluggish loading instances times will often affect your placement in google and can damage your quality score if advertising and marketing with Adwords. Anyway I’m adding this RSS to my e-mail and can look out for a lot more of your respective fascinating content. Make sure you update this again soon.
It’s awesome designed for me to have a site, which is helpful designed for my knowledge. thanks admin
Howdy! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I truly enjoy reading through your articles. Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the same subjects? Thank you so much!
We are a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your web site provided us with valuable information to work on. You have done an impressive job and our whole community will be grateful to you.
Wonderful site you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics talked about in this article? I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get suggestions from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Thanks a lot!
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.
It’s actually very complex in this busy life to listen news on TV, so I simply use internet for that purpose, and get the newest news.
Great info. Lucky me I came across your site by accident (stumbleupon). I have bookmarked it for later!
Howdy would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a tough time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
Appreciating the time and energy you put into your site and in depth information you provide. It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same outdated rehashed material. Excellent read! I’ve saved your site and I’m including your RSS feeds to my Google account.
Hey! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any problems with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing a few months of hard work due to no data backup. Do you have any solutions to protect against hackers?
I’m not sure where you are getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent information I was looking for this information for my mission.
I blog quite often and I genuinely appreciate your content. This article has really peaked my interest. I am going to bookmark your website and keep checking for new information about once a week. I subscribed to your RSS feed as well.
Everything is very open with a very clear explanation of the issues. It was truly informative. Your website is very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I genuinely enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author. I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and definitely will come back later in life. I want to encourage that you continue your great job, have a nice morning!
I got this site from my friend who informed me about this site and now this time I am visiting this website and reading very informative posts here.
Hello there, You have performed an excellent job. I will definitely digg it and for my part recommend to my friends. I am sure they will be benefited from this web site.
Hi there! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any problems with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of hard work due to no data backup. Do you have any solutions to protect against hackers?
Sweet blog! I found it while surfing around on Yahoo News. Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Thanks
Hmm is anyone else experiencing problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to figure out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.
I was wondering if you ever considered changing the page layout of your blog? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or two images. Maybe you could space it out better?
Very nice post. I definitely love this website. Keep it up!
dating for free: asian dating sites – f dating site
prednisone prices: http://prednisone1st.store/# 30mg prednisone
I read this piece of writing fully about the comparison of newest and preceding technologies, it’s remarkable article.
I all the time used to read post in news papers but now as I am a user of internet so from now I am using net for posts, thanks to web.
Tremendous things here. I’m very satisfied to see your article. Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to touch you. Will you please drop me a mail?
prednisone online australia: https://prednisone1st.store/# can you buy prednisone over the counter
Its like you read my mind! You seem to understand so much approximately this, like you wrote the e-book in it or something. I think that you simply could do with some % to pressure the message house a bit, however other than that, this is great blog. A great read. I’ll definitely be back.
Useful info. Fortunate me I found your site by chance, and I am stunned why this coincidence did not happened in advance! I bookmarked it.
Whats up are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and create my own. Do you need any coding knowledge to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
absolutely free dating sites: date sites free – connecting singles online members
What a data of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious familiarity concerning unexpected feelings.
This is my first time go to see at here and i am in fact impressed to read all at alone place.
Nice blog here! Also your website so much up fast! What host are you the use of? Can I am getting your associate link in your host? I want my site loaded up as fast as yours lol
This is the right web site for anybody who wishes to find out about this topic. You realize so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I personally would want to?HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a topic that has been written about for a long time. Great stuff, just excellent!
What’s up Dear, are you really visiting this web site regularly, if so then you will absolutely get nice knowledge.
These are really great ideas in regarding blogging. You have touched some good points here. Any way keep up wrinting.
Excellent post. I am dealing with some of these issues as well..
It’s very simple to find out any topic on net as compared to books, as I found this article at this website.