Motivation

[El Exorcisto]

I'm just throwing up a few articles for the people doubting why they are on the path. If anyone has anything to add, please do.

 

The Void by Dave Tate: http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/dave-tate-the-void/

The Iron by Henry Rollins: http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/strength-articles/iron-henry-rollins

Pick it up and Bleed by Chris Shugart: http://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/pick-it-up-and-bleed

 

 

 

[Irishrages]

Thanks. I always love how Rollins says what he says...

[El Exorcisto]

http://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/way-of-life

[Vella]

Thanks for these!  *bookmarks for motivation deficit days*

[El Exorcisto]

Embrace the Suck by Chris Shugart: http://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/embrace-the-suck

[cobaltflash]

Thanks. I always love how Rollins says what he says...

 I can see why he has a very unique style and i got to say i am now a fan im going to keep an eye out for more articles by him

[El Exorcisto]

cobaltflash, there is a library of Henry's writings out there. He's been putting pen to paper since he left Black Flag back in the 80s.

[Nytebane]

Chris Shugart is my favorite author on T-Nation and I have Atomic Dogs Testosterone Principles book.  I used to talk to Chris Shugart a while back about nutrition ides when T-Nation first started and wasn't as big.  The man is inspiring.

[El Exorcisto]

He writes some really great motivation pieces for sure. I like T-Nation's articles as a whole, but the Plazma thing is getting out of hand. Jesus tap-dancing Christ they got Wendler to sell out for it.

[El Exorcisto]

Find Your Fight by Nate Miyaki

[Suited hippy]

That last one was fantastic! I've very much been feeling like I have lost my motivation as of late. I use to be fighting to show up to sign my divorce papers as a new man, but since then have felt lack-luster to fitness.

 

Habit has kept me going, but the drive has waned...

 

I need to find a new reason to fight. 

[El Exorcisto]

For Moms Who Train and Compete by Amy Wattles

 

This is for the moms. The testosterone laden motivation is good for any meathead but sometimes we all need something a little closer to home.

[El Exorcisto]

Suited Hippy, find your demons and CRUSH them under a pile of iron, blood, and chalk. It's really that simple.

[El Exorcisto]

Don't be the Strongest Weakling by Chris Shugart

[kingclumsy]

Thanks for these. If I find anything I'll share too .

[Vella]

I like that "Don't be the Strongest Weakling" post - came at exactly the right time to pick me up, too!  I love this thread.

[El Exorcisto]

Vision Quest by TC @ T-Nation

[El Exorcisto]

Phoenix Theory

[mightstone2k]

The Phoenix Theory article really speaks to me. My spark came over Thanksgiving break freshman year, when one of my martial arts students (who I had a crush on) told me that I looked "a little pudgy." She was being kind. After that, I started training my ass off (in all the wrong ways), but it ignited my fitness drive. And now I'm exactly where the article says. I keep pushing myself every workout because I flatly refuse to fail, and I take barbaric pleasure in crushing each new PR (thank God for novice gains; those come regularly these days).

[TKDWarrior]

Love the Henry Rollins article and in my younger days I actually saw Black Flag at a small club in Pittsburgh.  Thanks for posting such a great article.

[El Exorcisto]

A Lion in Iron: How Goals are Distracting Your Game, by Alexander Cortes

 

Not exactly a motivational piece, but it puts some things in perspective.

[Hrothgar]

Thanks for starting this thread. I had never known about some of these sites and they're awesome!

I really like this one

http://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/embrace-the-suck

 

Cheers!

[matty_mcfly]

http://www.elitefts.com/education/training/dave-tate-the-void

I was looking for this and couldn't find, somehow I knew you posted it somewhere

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