How Reducing Variability Helps Build Better Habits
October 28, 2025
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.– John Dryden Years ago a friend told me a story from when he worked
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.– John Dryden Years ago a friend told me a story from when he worked
StrongFirst, the strength education organization through which I hold a number of certifications and for which I occasionally teach, has a saying related to most
I find it interesting how topics of conversation at the gym seem to come in waves. Last week numerous people told me that they had
One of the things that I find particularly enjoyable about coaching is seeing the looks of wonder and excitement on peoples’ faces when they first
Last week I briefly discussed the all-or-nothing pattern and two related mindsets. To summarize, the all-or-nothing pattern refers to the common human tendency to attempt to improve
Over the years of fitness and nutrition coaching, I’ve observed a curious pattern emerge when people (myself included) want to make a change or achieve
A couple weeks ago I briefly discussed Goal Setting Theory and the replicated research showing how to set goals that are actually motivating. This week I want
Have you ever thought or uttered a phrase like, “I’ll just start over tomorrow”, especially in terms of your nutrition or exercise plan? Of course
I heard the following story from author Andy Andrews years ago at an industry event: Five birds are sitting on a fence. One of them
Imagine a wall in your home. (Super exciting, I know, but bear with me for a minute: it’ll get more interesting.) This wall is a