Failure is all a matter of perspective. Think of all the people you admire. I guarantee you they all failed at one time or another. The key is to recognize setbacks for what they really are-entry points for learning, not validation that you aren't good enough. After a disappointment analyze your actions, get feedback from friends, and take inventory of what you could do better next time. This type of self-reflection and improvement will ultimately make success inevitable.

I want you to feel like you're going to die.

Fitness isn’t about building a better body. It’s about building a better life.

I can always use a good chest fly in my life

I believe in blood, sweat and tears.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!

Witnessing the bond between a parent and their little ones firsthand really brought home to me how much I was missing.