2022: THANK YOU.
It’s the 17th of December 2022 as I start to write this, which means there’s only 2 weeks of 2022 left. Each year I end up penning a lengthy post … Continue Reading 2022: THANK YOU.
2022 Mountain Climbing: CRIB GOCH!
If you’ve been a reader of mine in any capacity over the last 3 years or so, you’ll know I’m not just someone who likes playing on gymnastics rings, doing … Continue Reading 2022 Mountain Climbing: CRIB GOCH!
2021: The Year Of Trusting Your Instincts, Finding A Way & Zero Regrets
I suppose the 12th of December (when I’m starting this draft) means it’s time to reflect on the year that is 2021. I’m not a Christmas guy at all but … Continue Reading 2021: The Year Of Trusting Your Instincts, Finding A Way & Zero Regrets
TRUE Freedom Vs Conformity (Objective Vs Subjective Living)
Thoughts, feelings and analysis are interesting things as rarely are they ever truly objective. As science shows very well: the human brain is subject to immense bias, even if we … Continue Reading TRUE Freedom Vs Conformity (Objective Vs Subjective Living)
‘3 Peaks’ In < 30 Hours, 30 Hours Before Turning 30! (Part 3: SNOWDON)
Only Snowdon remained of the three iconic and ever popular mountains that make up the famous ‘ 3 Peaks’. This got me wondering what order is most common when it … Continue Reading ‘3 Peaks’ In < 30 Hours, 30 Hours Before Turning 30! (Part 3: SNOWDON)
‘3 Peaks’ In < 30 Hours, 30 Hours Before Turning 30! (Part 2: SCAFFEL PIKE)
As soon as I got in the car at the bottom of Ben Nevis, we were en route to the Lake District. It was about 6pm and our estimated arrival … Continue Reading ‘3 Peaks’ In < 30 Hours, 30 Hours Before Turning 30! (Part 2: SCAFFEL PIKE)
‘3 Peaks’ In <30 Hours, 30 Hours Before Turning 30! (Part 1: Big Ben Nevis)
While my most recent adventure has a nice ring to it, it took me months of ‘umming and ahing’ to know what to do. Turning 30 is a big milestone. … Continue Reading ‘3 Peaks’ In <30 Hours, 30 Hours Before Turning 30! (Part 1: Big Ben Nevis)
Lessons From A 30 Year Old Who WASTED His Teens & Early 20s
A frank, candid & honest assessment of the second half of my life. Reading time: approximately 9 mins (2700 words)……. Milestone birthdays are a funny beast. They mean nothing and … Continue Reading Lessons From A 30 Year Old Who WASTED His Teens & Early 20s
Saving Yourself From The ‘POISON’ Of Social Media
Social media gets a horrible rap these days but does it really deserve the bad rap it gets? I have a go- to line to sum up social media/my thoughts … Continue Reading Saving Yourself From The ‘POISON’ Of Social Media
Is The Modern Man Right To Take The ‘Red Pill’?
As objective a view as possible on the evolution of dating for the modern man versus the man of ‘yester-generation’. I didn’t want to write this post but at the … Continue Reading Is The Modern Man Right To Take The ‘Red Pill’?
Make Your Words F*cking Worth Something
(A campaign for saying what you mean & meaning what you say…..) You’re better than to have your actions and words grossly misalign. You’re not like them. You still value … Continue Reading Make Your Words F*cking Worth Something
2020 Reflections: Optimism, Endurance Feats, Rethinking My Life Path & All The Lessons Along The Way……..
Last year I couldn’t wait to pen an article looking back at my year and introspecting all the takeaways; the highs, the lows and ultimately, strategising how I could have … Continue Reading 2020 Reflections: Optimism, Endurance Feats, Rethinking My Life Path & All The Lessons Along The Way……..
How I Achieved The MIDDLE SPLITS As An Adult Male!
August 23rd 2019 was the day I experienced the surreal sensation of sitting in the front splits with my back thigh and front hamstring sitting flush with the ground, for … Continue Reading How I Achieved The MIDDLE SPLITS As An Adult Male!
Climbing Scaffel Pike (F*ck Comfort Zones)
One of the cool things about fitness is how many subsections the broad term encompasses. There are so many stops across a vast spectrum. On one end you have all … Continue Reading Climbing Scaffel Pike (F*ck Comfort Zones)
Why The Stoic Grind Is The Only Way To Win (Relationships, Achievements & Life)
In a world where we’re told to express and hold nothing back it can be easy to overlook the value of persistent patience. The kind of patience that stops you … Continue Reading Why The Stoic Grind Is The Only Way To Win (Relationships, Achievements & Life)
THOR VS HALL: Who’s Actually Stronger?
Even if you’re not involved in fitness at all there’s high chance you’ll have heard the news of the new deadlift world record being set on May the 2nd in … Continue Reading THOR VS HALL: Who’s Actually Stronger?