When life gives me lemons, I serve you up some thirst-quenching lemonade Read time: 4 minutes I've been in the coaching business for well over a decade now, and when I think back to the person I was back then, that sh*t makes me laugh, cringe, and cry all at once π I suppose we'd all laugh a little when we think back to our 23-year-old selves. Without sounding too dramatic, I had a few rough-ass days last week. Easily some of the worst I've experienced. But despite that, I've been able to do...
20 days agoΒ β’Β 7 min read
The exercises you need to keep and ditch, from someone who has seen it all. Read time: 5 minutes There are a few things in my life that I'm quite proud of: Getting my honours degree in business, despite slightly alcoholic behaviour at times π How I've been able to fool my fianceΓ© into staying with me for so long (please don't tell her) My unique ability to stay optimistic. Which has helped me stay in the industry for as long as I have. And the usual family and friends stuff. But when I really...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 10 min read
Your metabolism isnβt broken. Youβre just not doing this... Read time: 5 minutes I got to tick off another of the great European cities at the weekend by finally getting my butt over to Amsterdam. I can neither confirm nor deny that I may or may not have eaten a surprisingly tasty chocolate space cake, But there is one thing I'm certain about... Space cake is a recipe for a high step count, even if the wind chill has it feeling like -5 degrees outside. Or so I've been told π Anyway, talking...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Why Morning Light Might Be the Most Underrated Health Habit Youβre Ignoring Read time: 5 minutes I grew up in Ireland and then spent the majority of my 20s in London, so my life has always involved me doing two things: Mentioning the weather as small talk. Complaining about said weather. It's just kinda our thing π But since moving to Barcelona a couple of years ago, my relationship with the weather has changed, and all for the right reasons. I'm forever stopping myself from looking too smug...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 8 min read
I won't let you fail, and I'll show you how... Read time: 4 minutes I promise this isn't a dig at you, more a universal meme for anyone who has let January slip by them and they're now onto their 3rd type of detox tea this year π But in all seriousness, it's not just another January that's come and gone; for the average person, it represents 0.11% of their life. The yellow represents my life so far. The red represents the average life expectancy in the developed world. When it's put in front...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
Muscle is still massively underestimated Read time: 4 minutes I spent yesterday engulfed in Catalan culture, inhaling these vegetables called calcots. I hate onions, but once you get over the initial trepidation of essentially deep-throating this leek/green onion, they're surprisingly tasty. I wasn't lying π I never thought I'd use the phrase "deep-throating" in my newsletter, but there you go π Anyway, talking of things that you never thought would happen, here's one you definitely knew...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
If you're not careful, the snakes will catch you π Read time: 4 minutes 3 things are guaranteed in life: Dying Paying taxes Influencers talking utter nonsense for money I've just knocked back a triple shot flat white and my 7th in total, so apologies in advance if this goes waywardly somewhat π I have never and will never pretend to know it all. I know what I do, I research what I don't, and I always stay in my lane. I can't guarantee you many things, well, I've got at least two: The line...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 8 min read
It's the most important macronutrient, but should your protein intake increase as you age? Read time: 6 minutes How are those resolutions going so far? I was having a chat with someone on LinkedIn today, and they told me that they've already thrown the towel in on theirs. If you're reading this, and I know you are, get your sh*t together ππ»π Talking of resolutions, if there's one resolution I would like everyone to set this year, it's the following: Eat enough protein. Honestly, if you're...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 7 min read
No more playing games! Read time: 3 minutes Boy, am I tired! What happened to having a break and feeling refreshed when you return? For the first time EVER, I took almost two weeks off work and barely opened my laptop. 5 days in Ireland, 7 in the UK, Christmas, New Year's, a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, a trip to Longleat, flight delays, and lost luggage... Oh, and I'm certain I've now got a cold. But I wouldn't change any of it. I might feel tired physically, but mentally I'm ready to fight a...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read