Some days I step back and think about where I’ve come from, looking for the moments of clarity on when my greatest progresses have been.
I have found that happens when I turn off all external noise and I get busy actually doing.
Forming a plan and sticking to that plan 90% of the time. Whether its training or nutrition. That’s what has worked for me.
I’m happiest when I have a barbell in my hand, but I realize that I must work on skills that I don’t like even more.
I’ve been working on my strict pull-ups for two years. Yes, two years. Actually probably a little longer than that.
It would have come sooner if I had been just a bit more strict in my weekly discipline of working on them. So now it’s time for me to go get it. Get the strict daily regimen that will result in those dead-hang pull-ups. No excuses.
This is me two years ago on the biggest band I had. Today, I am on the smallest band I have. That being said my chin lacks 3″ from getting over the bar. No more excuses.
It will be 2 years come this October since this picture was made. The next picture will be in two months and with no band. I am determined.

You will do it! jeff
Thanks Jeff!!
Go Get It!! I think that’s my new mantra 🙂
That’s what I’ll be thinking when I do it!
Honestly, I think you could do one right now!
I’ve seen her in action – I do believe you’re correct!
99.987546% of all this “Fitness Stuff” is mental … Put a nice even grip on the bar and give 100%.
Thank you and Katie! You are right about it being mental!
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