Grinding Towards Greatness (Existentialism Part 3)
Dorian Yates picked up his first barbell while incarcerated at age 19. Eleven years later he won the Mr. Olympia.
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Ed Hinman
- Jan 20
- 4 min
Chopping Wood (Existentialism Part 2)
Like the writer Steven Pressfield, we must fight The War of Art and never let Resistance block our creative pursuits.
Ed Hinman
- Jan 6
- 7 min
Swerving Off the Track (Existentialism Part 1)
When you swerve off the track built by others, you become the Captain of Your Soul.
Ed Hinman
- Dec 9, 2022
- 6 min
Conquer the Absurdity of Life
Life is an absurd experience, but it’s all we got. So push your rock up that hill with effort! Because through effort, we create meaning.
Ed Hinman
- Oct 14, 2022
- 7 min
Iron Mentor (Drawn to Iron - Part 1)
Feeling weak and mediocre as a teen, I was drawn to a classmate who was strong and exceptional. He introduced me to weight training and...
Ed Hinman
- Sep 30, 2022
- 10 min
A Man of His Word (England’s Greatest Knight - Part 3)
When you are impeccable with your word, you are more likely to fight for it. In doing so, you will earn the trust of others and flourish.
Ed Hinman
- Sep 23, 2022
- 8 min
Becoming Self-Reliant (England’s Greatest Knight - Part 2)
Through the fires of neglect, rejection, and poverty, William Marshal forged himself into a self-reliant man of action.
Ed Hinman
- Sep 16, 2022
- 7 min
A Man of Action (England’s Greatest Knight - Part 1)
Throughout his incredible life, Sir William Marshal did the one thing we must all do to flourish: He Kept Moving.
Ed Hinman
- Sep 9, 2022
- 4 min
The Road We Must Travel
When we pursue any creative endeavor, we must travel down our own hard road. Thankfully, the artist’s journey is worth every blister along
Ed Hinman
- Aug 19, 2022
- 7 min
The Terrible Freedom of Life (Emerson Part 2)
When the unemployed Emerson set out on his own, he suffered from a terrible freedom and began to 'question thyself.'
Ed Hinman
- Aug 5, 2022
- 5 min
Conan the Motivator
To fuel effort, feel vigor, and awaken the barbarian inside, we need inspiration. And inspiration often comes through myth and history.
Ed Hinman
- Jul 22, 2022
- 6 min
Ben "The Barbarian" Franklin and the Hard Road to Mastery
Ben Franklin possessed a quality we all possess: Vigor! He was also a Barbarian.
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