Joshua Wang

I've been thinking about my powerlifting program and a bit stressed that ... I've missed a few workout sessions ... I missed my planned lifts several times--likely due to an overambitious 1 rep max ... I have my first powerlifting meet end of January and can't seem to stick to a program Today was different. I went to the gym tonight, an "off" day. I went to train not because I had to, but because my body wanted to.  Also, I decided to shift my mindset. While I'm "working out" and "training", my goal today was "practice". I recently read a profile on Alastair MacNicol , who will be running the powerlifting meet in January. I resonate with his training philosophy: I treat powerlifting like a skill, one that has to be practiced in order to be mastered With the simple goal of practicing this skill, I went into the gym with resolve. I was more mindful of my movement, even my walking and posture. I felt focused, yet pea

I woke up this morning at 5:30 a.m. and walked over to the gym. Having missed my last two workouts, I took it light today. 5x3 Back Squats @ 185 lb -- Kettlebell circuit ++ The past few days, I have been experimenting with "ice baths"--no ice, but used coldest available water. The mental barriers are slowly fading. The two benefits for me are: improved recovery instant wake-up! I used to have a coffee first thing. Now, I've been having my cup of coffee around 10 a.m. Today's coffee is Tim Hortons grinds brewed with an Aeropress . ++ Most recent podcast: How Facebook’s #30 Employee Quickly Built 4 Businesses and Gained 40 Pounds with Weight Training ,  The Tim Ferriss Show Key takeaways: important routines: making your bed, read take action, now. elaborate plans not required. start simply. start with your first client, subscriber, etc. say no to things that do not align with your goal. consider productivity apps  stop wasting time, e.g