The world is not a tall man’s
It never has been. You might call me a liar if you look up at me but trust me it is. You see the world is designed for the average not in skill not in potential but certainly in height. …
How to mindfully choose workouts to maximize lifetime results
High-impact vs low-impact workout trade-off Let’s trade off a decision. Should I choose a high-impact workout like running, martial arts, or CrossFit? Should I choose a low-impact workout like yoga, weight training, or swimming? What’s the difference between high-impact…
Depression The Long Story
If you haven't already seen my seven-minute speech on depression, check out mattdever.com/depression-speech. It's the one thing I've created that I'd recommend for everyone. Why Tell My Story? The ‘D’ speech came to life in August 2016. 9 months. Every…
Depression Speech – Eyes on the Situation
Introduction This is the story of the most painful period of my life. This is the story of my family, the hard parts and the redemption. This is the story for people suffering without hope. Watch the first ninety seconds…
How To Gain Strength Lightning Fast With Drop Sets
Introduction Why did I sign up for this? Why am I STILL squatting? I can’t do one - more - rep! 2 days later... Why am I still SO sore? I can barely walk. 2 weeks later... Why drop sets…
How to Quickly Create a Clean Slate and Growth Mindset
Introduction I love this quote. It reminds me that you can create a clean slate any day. Every day is a new chance to practice becoming better. We are not tied to the chains of our past. We are who…
Two Clarifying Methods for Mitigating Life Complexity
If you haven't already seen my seven-minute speech on depression, check out mattdever.com/depression-speech. It's the one thing I've created that I'd recommend for everyone. Life Complexity Video When was the last time life felt like your balloon was ready to…
10 Simple Questions to Attack a New Goal
Introduction How to Fail in the New Year offered a quick recap of the typical progression of a person with a New Year’s Resolution. The light at the end of the post is ten questions to create a simple plan…
How to Fail in the New Year
December 31st, . How did I fail again this year? Hmmm. Let me think... Day 1 - I wrote a long list of goals. Day 2 - I created the perfect plan. Day 3 - I prepped all my…
Negative Visualization
Introduction These are the last words you’ll ever read. Too dramatic? If that were true, I’d have spent more time writing this for you. You deserve that much. Regardless you might appreciate these words more if they were your last.…