I decided to break these down in increments of two (1/4) because I feel it would me too much material to handle in one go. So, here's a breakdown of the STOIC and Athlete masks. The STOIC mask somewhat relates to the Alpha Mask in a way that men AREN'T SUPPOSED to show their emotions. ... Continue Reading →
Lewis Howes: The Know-It-All Mask – Introduction
“Have you ever noticed how people tend to fill the dead time in a conversation or a meeting by rambling on about some random topic? Have you ever watched someone you work with try to impress the people around them by going on a long rant about something you can’t even pronounce? Have you ever... Continue Reading →
Flights/Hotels/Spartan Tickets Booked – Training Commenced
To give everyone a nice little update on the upcoming trip to Malaysia, I'm EXCITED! I haven't left the country since Maldives last year. Does anyone know how long it's been?! Although I've now left a very forgettable neighborhood, the "fun and hobbies" portion of the wheel of life has taken a massive hit. I now... Continue Reading →
Lewis Howes: Invincible Mask – What Can You Do Right Now?
A lot of people do big things or risky things to get the attention of others. Remember at the beginning I talked about one of my students' brother who slammed into a pillar at high speeds, intoxicated and ultimately killing himself. He was unrecognizable after it happened. Before he got on his bike, he told... Continue Reading →
Lewis Howes: Invincible Mask – Part IV
I have a very interesting story to speak about in regards to my childhood best friend Billy. Despite Billy calling me poor for a year or two, I was still his friend. Billy lived in the "corner house" of my block. Red hair, freckles, beautiful sister, young brother who would scream, fantastic mother and a... Continue Reading →
Lewis Howes: Invincible Mask – Continued
Lewis Howes mentioned in his book the moment he had the invincibility mask on at a farmers house with his friend. His father and the insurance agent, who was the farmer, was looking over some papers. So, like a good thief, Lewis and his friend went down to the basement, started looking through drawers and... Continue Reading →
Lewis Howes: The Athlete Mask Ending + What Can You Do Now?
Remember my Dale Carnegie podcast on "not winning an argument?" Here's the link.....Dale Carnegie's 'You Can't Win An Argument'. “You can’t win an argument. You can’t because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it. Why? Well, suppose you triumph over the other man and shoot his argument... Continue Reading →
The Masks of Society, Identifying Yours & The Journey
1.The Stoic Mask: Because every man must be invulnerable and tough, emotions are carefully managed and suppressed. There can be no crying, no pain, no feeling. A wall is put up between him and the world to protect him, to pretend he doesn’t feel the things he does, because weakness is an invitation to scrutiny... Continue Reading →
My Greatest Defeat – 2005 Sunrise Regional Track & Field Championships
Two years into my track and field career marked the biggest could-be-achievement of my life. As a junior in high school, I qualified for the Sunrise Regional Championships. Four heats of runners from all over the valley (Las Vegas) facing off with the top 2 of each heat clinching a spot in the finals. Top... Continue Reading →