Every week, my newsletter subscribers get links to some of the goodies that I’ve come across on the internets.
Here were the goodies that my peeps got their learn on from this past August.
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Table of Contents
Biggest Lesson of the Month
Life ought to focus on creating value, for the people you work with, for others, for the world, for yourself. When you create value, rewards will come.
Quote of the Month
“Common 99% thinking won’t get you uncommon 100% results” ~ MJ Demarco
MJ Demarco is becoming one of my favorite authors, and he inspired the biggest lesson above.
Hike of the Month
I didn’t get much hiking in this past month, namely because I was prepping for my talks in the land of China. However, while in China, my hotel was right next to this really cool park that I walked through frequently. Amazing amalgamation of architecture, flora, and people.
Training
The Trick to a Perfect Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
My son, Trevor Rappa, gave us a great cue on nailing the rear foot elevated split squat. Perfect for those people who sag into the back leg.
Weight Position During the Squat
Want to more effectively load the legs when you are squatting? Here is one of the most impactful changes I’ve made when coaching squats.
Rehab
Blog: Should We Delay Range of Motion After a Total Shoulder Replacement?
Mike Reinold is a guy who I look to on a lot to influence my post-operative care. In this post, he makes a salient point regarding the early range of motion controversy. The devil is in the details.
Blog: All Gain, No Pain Knee Pain Solution for Lunges and Split Squats
Daddy-O Pops Bill Hartman just killing it with the content, fam. This time around, he discusses how he approaches individuals who get knee pain during split stance activities; a common problem I’ve struggled with in the past. Thank you for helping a son out, pops.
Infographic: Early versus Delayed Rehabilitation After Acute Muscle Injury: No Time to Waste
Yann again killing it with these graphics. Here this time he brings us a study which shows how drastic an impact recovery from an injury can be the sooner you start moving.
Health & Wellness
App: Insight Timer
Want to get into mediation but don’t want to spend the buck on Headspace or Calm? Then Insight Timer is your answer. There are several different styles of meditation available in this completely free app.
I will admit, you have to sift through a lot of crap to find the particular meditations that work for you, but once you find one’s that work, you are golden.
My favorites so far are “The Warrior” by Michelle DuVal and Franko Heke 5 Min Guided Meditation
Blog: New Neuroscience Reveals 2 Rituals That Will Make You More Mindful
Eric Barker’s “Barking Up the Wrong Tree” blog is hands down one of my favorite blogs on the internet. He spends a great deal of time researching multitudes of topics, getting quotes from others, and writing about damn interesting material. This time, he discusses meditation, multiple “yous,” and so much more.
Podcast: Dr. Brandon Alleman on Direct Primary Healthcare (The Paleo Solution)
I’ve been binge listening to Robb Wolf’s podcast as of late (a great thing about vacations), and I found this one to be particularly fascinating. Here Dr. Alleman discusses how he is saving healthcare by using a subscription-based system for his patients. It’s quite fascinating how this system is saving his clients, including small businesses, money. I’d definitely check this one out.
Blog: Decrease Rumination and Stress with Movement
I’m a big time ruminator on things. Something I’ve been trying to work on. Here, my boi Seth Oberst discusses how movement can help reduce the urge to ruminate, and how it’s a much better alternative than being on your phone.
Personal Development
Blog: Imposter Syndrome and the Fitness Industry
Man this hit home for me on many levels. My man Dean Somerset wrote an awesome post on what it feels like to experience imposter syndrome, and how all of us have to start from the bottom. It’s about the process, and continuing to grow the process.
Blog: Decision Making, After the Fact
Read this when you think about being critical of someone, your favorite athlete, you spouse, your friend, making a poor decision.
Productivity Tip
I made one simple change to the way I schedule things that has led to drastic improvements in my productivity. What is that change? Check out the quick hit to find out, fam.
Blog: Definining Authenticity
Seth Godin keeps his blogs simple, concise, yet effective. Here he gives us what authenticity is not, and his example for what it is really hit home for me.
Blog: How Answering One Simple Question Can Keep You on Track for Success
Daddy-O Pops Bill Hartman provides us with a great technique at helping you stay on task with your goals. I definitely plan on using this one.
Routines and Measuring
Routines are a great way to reduce stress, as less decisions have to be made. In order to be successful at reaching a goal, it helps to track progress. Here is how I combine the two.
Book: The Millionaire Fastlane
This book has really hit me hard and made me think about the way I am approaching finances, making money, and many other things. This book will challenge all your preconceived notions about what to do with your money.
Miscellaneous
Eric Barker is one of my favorite bloggers and I am enjoying his book quite a bit. Do you want to find out if nice guys finish last? Or maybe you want to learn from prison inmates how important trust is. He has so many great nuggets in this book that I’m certain you won’t be disappointed.
Music
This is probably one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Want to hear every music genre that has ever existed, then get a Spotify playlist having music within that genre? Because That is exactly what this site does. Un…be…lievable.
Royce Da 5’9″ – “The Bar Exam 4”
[WARNING, EXPLICIT CONTENT] Good…Lord…Listen to this. Royce is by far one of my favorite rappers. Like, in my top 10, pushing to get into my top 5. Here is a dope mixtape he put together where he just expresses his lyricism; many on some of your favorite beats.
Some of my favorite include “C Dolores,” “Still Waiting,” “Gov Ball,” and “Chopping Block”
Side note: got to meet Royce at a concert with like 10 people. He really is 5’9″. And he’s a cool cat.
Freddie Gibbs – You Only Live 2wice
[WARNING, EXPLICIT CONTENT] Some call him the modern day 2pac, Gangsta Gibbs himself takes street rap to a whole new level. This joint gets him talking about his time he was in jail overseas. It’s a great mix of some serious stuff with his typical gangsta fare. Freddie is currently one of my favorite modern rappers, so please give him a listen. Crushed Glass and Homesick are my favorite two.
Which goodies did you find useful? Comment below and let me know what you think.
Photo Credits
Dominik Lippe (Lipstar) und Yannic Lippe
