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ABT, or “Always Be Thinking” (Podcast Episode 224)
When the going gets tough then the tough get thinking!
This episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast was recorded by me ...
Follow Your Dreams? Yes, Absolutely, But It’s Not As Simple As Some Would Lead You to Believe…
People tend to believe that to chase a dream, one must keep working on it at full speed and total intensity until the...
7 Tips for Maintaining Motivation
Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay on track and complete a task that you’ve wanted to do for a long time?
O...
1000 Miles by Canoe in the Arctic, Alone
In this episode I talk about a 1,000 mile solo trip through Canada’s arctic that I’m planning to do from July 1st to ...
Date-Almond Energy Balls
Yes I’m sharing a recipe today but don’t worry, there’s no danger of this turning into a cooking blog!!!
It’s just th...
Mindset, Preparation and Close Calls with Ice Climber Will Gadd
Will Gadd is an extreme athlete, perhaps best known for ice climbing Niagara Falls in the winter (video at the bottom...
Podcast Episode 156 with Survivorman Les Stroud
This conversation with Survivorman Les Stroud might be one of my favourite Strenuous Life Podcast episodes ever!
Les...
What is the best place to train Jiu-Jitsu?
At least once in a lifetime, the gentle art athletes should experience an unusual workout outside the gym. As everyon...
Belugas, Bears and an Offshore Tide on Hudson Bay
Fair warning: what I’m talking about today has absolutely nothing to do with martial arts training. But – in keeping ...