I did 100 pull ups yesterday for my workout. I switched up the grips each and every set. High Volume, Fast and Explosive, alternated grip, false grip. You name it.
I have a calling to pull ups and structural lifts like squats and dead lifts. I just love them. Wouldn't you know that way back in 2005, somebody suckered me big time with this very thing.
The United States Marine Corps set up a pull up stand outside of the cafeteria that fateful day. Normally, I'd be playing hacky sack or foot bag with the seniors. Not today. I gave them my name and number. Then I knocked out a set of 20 pull ups. I rested, and knocked out another set.<
Then, they took me aside. Good job, how would you like to be a part of the USMC? Oh wow, really?
You get a career, free schooling, benefits, training, travel, money, housing. You name it, it is yours.
I was really tempted by it all. I actually agreed and signed up. My parents realized that it was my decision to make at 17 years old. Later on that year, I went through a lot of PT drills. I took tests and passed with flying colors. I scored a 97 on the ASVAB.
It was sinking in that I loved working out, but I wasn't ready to die or give my life away to the government. I do not discredit anybody that has. My father-in-law and father did. Same thing for my grandfather.
I just wanted something better, or different rather. So I searched. I remember being told that I wouldn't do this, or that, and my life would suck without joining the Marines.
I wanted to prove them wrong. I graduated and found a job just before my senior prom. Pretty soon, I had a second job and was starting my first semester in college. After about 12 weeks, I was burnt out!
So, I made some adjustments in my life. Slept more (maybe during class), worked less. In the end, I was just trying to prove somebody else wrong. I never believed in myself or found my own calling. I was stuck trying to find myself.
In less than two years, I had everything that the recruiter told me I couldn't have. I did everything that I wanted. I was responsible, I was a hard worker, and I was meant to do something great.
I could never figure out how to really enjoy life. I never had the time. I found a lot of things to do to train and get in shape. Everything I loved had something to do with me being in control of my own body. From diving to Parkour. Or jiu jitsu to kettlebell training. Speedcubing to card magic.
Well, how was I going to do the things I loved doing? How could I follow my passions and support that lifestyle? I ran out of money real quick once or twice before.
Finally it hit me that I was doing a lot of amazing things that could help impact the lives of others. I noticed a pattern, how things were so closely related and intertwined. I've been studying it for years now. Now, I've developed a system for making fitness programs for people of all fitness levels.
Meanwhile, I need to stay in shape and walk the walk. So, I continue doing all the things I love and lead by example.
I love it. I want to help you change your life just like I changed mine.
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