Scotland Prep: The IamWeez Guide to Getting Ready For St. Andrews

Welp. I am getting ready to have myself a week. Five rounds in five days in Scotland. And yes, that is wrapping up with St. Andrew’s Old Course on the final day before heading back home. So, with this in mind. I’ve started planning. A caveat. My version of trip planning is generally just starting a new list in Microsoft To-Do and adding places I might want to stumble into given the chance. As I prep for my upcoming trip to Scotland, I’ve been doing a deep dive into everything from golf courses and bar culture to what to pack, … Continue reading Scotland Prep: The IamWeez Guide to Getting Ready For St. Andrews

Who’s the Best Action Movie Hero? Let’s Settle This

A bracket (see below) recently made the rounds asking a bold question: Who is the best action movie hero? The catch—no superpowers allowed. That means no Cap, no Supes, no Wolverine. Just grit, gadgets, fists, and firepower. Naturally, I had to throw in my picks. And like any good bracket, there’s room for debate, chaos, and maybe even a twist ending. For this exercise, I’m sticking to who the graphic included and totally not gonna mention they forgot Lee from Enter the Dragon. Let’s break it down: First Round Picks Second Round Semifinals Final: Wick vs. The Bride A battle … Continue reading Who’s the Best Action Movie Hero? Let’s Settle This

Book Review: Rants of a Strength & Conditioning Madman, by Kurt Hester

I picked this one up after a recommendation from Zach Even-esh. Kurt Hester doesn’t pull punches—and he doesn’t pretend to. Rants of a Strength & Conditioning Madman is exactly what it sounds like: a no-holds-barred takedown of what Hester sees as the soft underbelly of the S&C world. He rips into egos, bad programming, and what he views as the watered-down, politically correct state of modern coaching. If you’re easily offended, this one isn’t for you. Some of the writing hits solid ground with blunt truths and experience-backed insight. There are real nuggets of training wisdom tucked between the profanity-laced … Continue reading Book Review: Rants of a Strength & Conditioning Madman, by Kurt Hester

Book Review: Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk

Published: 2018 Blurb Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands. In his 2009 international bestseller Crush It, Gary insisted that a vibrant personal brand was crucial to entrepreneurial success, In Crushing It!, Gary explains why that’s even more true today, offering his unique perspective on what has changed and what principles remain timeless. He also shares stories from other entrepreneurs who have grown wealthier—and not just financially—than they ever imagined … Continue reading Book Review: Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk

Book Review: Crush It!, by Gary Vaynerchuk

Blurb Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion, Gary Vaynerchuk shows you how to use the power of the Internet to turn your real interests into real businesses. Gary spent years building his family business from a local wine shop into a national industry leader. Then one day he turned on a video camera, and by using … Continue reading Book Review: Crush It!, by Gary Vaynerchuk