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Getting sober taught me why New Year’s resolution’s fail
I stopped drinking on December 23rd, 2013. Most people wait for January 1st to change their lives, 11 years of sobriety taught me that if something matters, the date doesn’t. After helping thousands break free from alcohol, I’ve discovered precisely why resolutions fail and what works.
Phentermine makes fasting easier, boosts energy, and improves cognitive performance for boxers
Phentermine enhances fasting and athletic performance through appetite suppression and neurotransmitter modulation. Unlike GLP-1 agonists, it offers controlled 20-hour effects, boosting energy and mental focus without muscle loss. While effective for fasting and training, it’s banned in competition by WADA and contraindicated for those with cardiovascular issues or hyperthyroidism.
Learn How Musashi’s Dokkodo Taught To Conquer My Fears and Control My Emotions
Learn emotional control from legendary samurai Musashi’s Dokkodo: Accept reality, embrace discomfort, ignore others’ opinions, and live by a code of honor. Battle-tested wisdom for modern stress management.
Stop Swallowing Your Words
Learn how professional voice training, alongside activities like boxing and karaoke, can help address deep-rooted trauma responses and improve confidence in both personal and professional settings.
What everyone is missing about The Art of War
See how the concepts from the Art of War can help you adapt to changing circumstances, prepare for unexpected encounters, know yourself better, and strategically control information.
Self-discipline leads to self-respect
Self-discipline and self-respect are intimately related. When you build up one, you build up the other. This post explains why and I give you an example of how it helped me to get sober.
What boxing taught me about resilience
Boxing is the most difficult thing you can do, and from my experiences, I learned what I learned about building resilience. Resilience is built by doing difficult things repeatedly.
The book made me do it—why I’m boxing again
I hope this post ages well. Once upon a time, I was a professional boxer. Now, at the age of 40, I’ll be fighting again. In this essay, I explain why I’m boxing and what I hope to accomplish this time around.
Living in the hood
These posts are a collection of my experiences growing up in the ghetto. You can find out what it’s like to live in the hood without living in the hood.
Monk Mode Review: How I changed my life with this intense productivity hack
How I used Monk Mode to improve my boxing, get sober, and create major change in my life.
7 things that happen when you have a baby
I became a father for the first time in 2022. There are a lot of things you never expect. Here is my perspective on what happens when you have a baby.
The hard way to escape the slow pull of reality’s quicksand
Your actions set things in motion in *your* universe. You create your universe the same way you create your life.
Alpha Brain Review by Chess Player - Does it really work?
Learn more about how Alpha Brain supports memory, improves cognitive performance, and increases your mental processing speed of information.
25 boxing tips for amateur and pro boxing
This article is my collection of suggestions for anyone who wants to become a better boxer. The 25 tips are broken down into four categories.
4 Reasons not to major in physics
I love my physics degree and how it modified my thinking. With that said, here’s why you shouldn’t major in physics from someone who’s done it.
A pro boxer tells you the best boxing gloves money can buy
My professional recommendations for boxing gloves. In case you don’t like my suggestions, I also teach you how to pick your own fight gloves.
How to build resilience (a stoic perspective)
Discover how to build resilience in life by asking yourself specific questions on a daily basis, and following the works of these philosophers.
Here’s how to mature as a man
If I had a time machine, here’s what I’d tell my younger on how to mature as a man.
What happens when you learn to fight (+ benefits)
Learning to fight is transformative to your mind, body, and confidence. In this article you’ll understand the undeniable benefits.
Should I shave my head?: Surprising pros and cons
To shave your head or not? As someone who has rocked the bald head but currently chooses not to, I give you my opinion on when you should—or shouldn’t.
My review of Hairmetto Topical Saw Palmetto
Hairmetto Topical Saw Palmetto is an all-natural alternative to topical finasteride. I’ve been using it in my hair loss stack for over a year.
Here’s why boxing is the toughest sport you’ll ever learn
I’ve been a boxer for over a decade. Here’s why it’s the toughest sport to learn
My experience using the derma roller for hair regrowth
This article discusses how is used derma rolling for hair regrowth. It worked to reverse hair loss and preserve non-transplanted hairs after my FUE surgery.
Why boxers need to take creatine
A comprehensive review of why boxers need to use creatine. It’s not just for weightlifters!
Ed Latimore hair loss prevention and maintenance protocol
After my FUE transplant, I needed to put together a program to keep the hair I had left. This protocol was born from what I figured out.
My experience using topical finasteride+minoxidil spray
Propecia has too many adverse effects. Rogaine doesn’t work well enough. Hair transplants are too expensive. Here is an affordable hair loss solution.
The best face oil for men (2022)
A comprehensive review of popular men’s face oils: how they work, why you should use them, and how to pick the right one for you.
Why is calculus hard?
I failed calculus three times. On the 4th try, it clicked. I now have a BA in physics and a minor in math. Here’s how I finally learned calculus.
5 lessons from getting punched in the face
Getting punched in the face isn’t that bad. In fact, it can be the source of some valuable lessons. Here are five things you can learn from the experience.
My Chess.com Chess Improvement Plan
This is a plan that I’ll be implementing to improve my rating on Chess.com in the rapid and daily games. Not for OTB but could work.
My experience using Gorilla Mode Dream
A comprehensive review of the Gorilla Dream sleep & recovery formula: what I think of it, how I use it, and how it compares to other popular sleep aids.
Miyamoto Musashi’s Dokkodo: 21 Stoic rules for life
In this post, I’ll find modern meaning and interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi’s short classic “Dokkodo”.
20 signs that you grew up in the hood
Here are 20 signs that you grew up in the hood. But if you grew up in the hood, you don’t really need these to know.
I tried mastic gum. Here’s my honest review
Want to develop a more masculine, attractive face? Mastic gum will not only shape your jawine, but will make you healthier. Read my review on Greek mastic gum.
Impossible Sleep recreates Huberman’s sleep cocktail
I haven’t been sleeping well, so I tried Impossible Sleep. Learn how this supplement can help you sleep as well.
How to dress a muscular male body
How muscular men can enhance physical attractiveness with better clothing choices
My review of the Bosley Revitalizer 272 Laser Cap
I’ve been using Bosley’s 272 Revitalizer laser cap to see if this is really worth the price tag. Read my review to see if this product is worth the money.
How does Low-Level Light Therapy (lllt) stop hair loss?
Low-level laser (light) is a gamechanger for men losing their hair. But how does it work? This describes how the technology works and much more.
10 ways for any man to look taller
These style tips will not only make you look taller, but some of them may actually increase your height.
Business and life lessons from The Notorious B.I.G. 10 crack commandments
The Ten Crackcommandments is an education in the real, raw, viciousness of human nature. This article takes lessons from the song to apply to your entire life.
Ed Latimore’s Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout Review
A comprehensive review of the Gorilla Mode pre-workout: what I think of it, how I use it, and how it compares to other popular pre-workouts.
Drinking, college sexual assault, and cultural resistance to change
Drinking culture is especially dangerous for young women. However, efforts to change it are often resisted by the very people it’s meant to help.
How to be an adult: 6 major markers of adulthood
If you stop doing just these 6 things, you’ll be an adult by default. Learn which things to not do if you want to be taken seriously as a grown-up.
Why did I start boxing?
In this essay, I explain why I started boxing. I think all fighters will see a bit of themselves in this post.
The 7 benefits of having a rough childhood
This is for the kids growing up in broken homes, dangerous neighborhoods, and who are bullied at school. You have an advantage that can’t be taught or beat.
7 ways to be more street smart
You don’t have to be in the streets to be street smart, but you’ll get taken advantage of if you aren’t. Read this to learn how to be street smarter.
I took Gorilla Mind Smooth for 1 year—here’s what happened
A comprehensive review of the Gorilla Mind Smooth nootropic formula: what I think of it, how I use it, and how it compares to other popular nootropics.
5 reasons why I quit boxing with only one loss
I explain the harsh truth of the boxing game and the factors that lead me to hang up the gloves for good.
How to get into amateur or professional boxing
From my 12-year boxing career (6 years an amateur boxer, 6 years a professional boxer) I break down everything you need to know to get into boxing.
How to increase willpower (the easiest way to break bad habits)
Learn how to increase willpower so you can break bad habits, build new habits, and achieve your goals faster.
Why do I keep relapsing? (how to stop for good)
Overcoming an addiction can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be if you implement these four strategies for avoiding relapses.
5 things I learned growing up in the projects
Growing up in the projects is rough. I managed to get out, but these lessons I learned in the ghetto will stay with me forever.
9 years of sobriety: observations and benefits
A lot of things happen when you stop drinking alcohol. Here are 8 benefits I’ve observed from 9 years of sobriety.
8 ways boxing will transform your life
I’ve been a boxer for over 10 years, and nothing has changed my life more than boxing. This is a list of reasons why you should start boxing today.
How to overcome fear: 7 lessons from boxing
A boxing match exposes you to the possibility of death, dismemberment, and embarrassment. The same way I overcame those fears can work for anyone. Learn how.
The 3 biggest reasons why people complain
The problem with complaining is that it makes you focus on the problem rather than the solution. Learn how to fix this fatal flaw.
The easy 4 step problem-solving process (+ examples)
This is the 4 step problem-solving process that I taught to my students for math problems, but it works for academic and social problems as well.
The 4 secret reasons why college is a huge waste of time
In this day and age, college is a bad idea for so many reasons. In this article, I tell you the four major ones AND give you some alternatives.
How to get your life together: 10 Practical steps to organize, improve, and transform your life
Learn how to get your life together with actionable tips and strategies to help you organize, improve, and transform your yourself.
Life’s not fair. How to deal with it.
Life is fair because it’s unfair to everyone. Learn how to take the unfair lemons in life and make lemonade. This is a skill that will change your life.
Why you have to keep pushing through the pain
You learn the most about yourself when you push through pain. These are some of the lessons that can’t be taught.
7 reasons why writing is important
There is no more effective method for organizing your thoughts than writing. Good writing is one of the most important skills that you can develop.
Don’t do what makes you happy. Do this instead
Most of us can’t do what we love for money. That means we need a different way to find happiness through work. Read this to learn how.
The difference between intuition and instinct
Intuition is the result of knowledge and knowledge is the result of experience. Instinct is innate. Learn the advantages of both.
How to win a fight to the death
Fighting to the death teaches you a lot about life. Violence has a lot to teach us all. I learned from both street fights and boxing matches.
Review of the Wim Hof Breathing Method
After purchasing the Wim Hof video course, I have no regrets. Here is my comprehensive review of the Wim Hof breathing method and technique.
How to train for a boxing match: Insights from a pro
Fighting is easy. Fighting is fun. What’s hard is training for the fight. What’s miserable is training for the fight.
6 steps to quit drinking on your own
Tired of struggling with alcohol? This post will show you how to take a break from booze so you can get your physical, emotional, and mental health in order.
5 lessons from working at a homeless shelter
I once worked at a men’s homeless shelter. Here are five powerful lessons I learned from homeless people.
How to hustle like a crackhead
You don’t have to smoke crack to get the crackhead hustle, work ethic, and mindset. Read on to learn how.
My experience getting an FUE hair transplant
I detail my experience getting 3200 grafts of hair transplanted in an FUE hair restoration procedure. Before/after and timeline photos included.
5 reasons you’re broke: How to stop being poor
Why was I broke? I was poor because of the problems on this list. If you don’t have enough money, learn the unsuspecting reasons why.
Why am I so unhappy? (5 reasons and real solutions)
Everyone wants to be happy. But so few people are. This post explores why you aren’t excited about your life and what to do about it.
8 ways to stop caring about what people think
I used to care what everyone else thought about me. Getting over the fear of judgment was one of the best things I ever did. Here’s how you can too.
9 lessons from living by crackheads & crack dealers
I grew up in the projects and learned a lot about crackheads and crack dealers. Here are some little-known facts about them.
How to change your life in 10 months: 10 steps
I was once a broke alcoholic. Then I changed my life. Now I’m a sober top 1% earner. Here are the 10 things I did to change my life.
6 reasons to be grateful
Gratitude can make any situation better, but only if you understand it. Learn how and why to express gratitude.
Hard work beats talent
Hard work will always beat talent. In this article, learn why and how to work harder than the competition.
8 lessons from losing a fight
You learn more valuable life lessons losing than you do from winning. These are 8 valuable lessons I learned from getting knocked out in front of the world.
The 31 ways to be a better man
These are 30 lessons I’ve learned about becoming a better man. I’m not the best version, but I’ve Improved and this guide can help you too.
Best books on the mental and emotional side of fighting
A curated list of the most influential, memorable, and instructive books that I have read over my entire life.
Lessons from the ghetto: willingness to fight
Fighting in the hood is always about more than just fighting. The following is an important lesson I learned from living and fighting in the hood.
8 secrets to being way more competitive
Everyone thinks they’re competitive, but they aren’t. They just like to win. This list teaches you how to be more competitive.
No one gives a shit about you
You ask yourself, “Why nobody gives a damn about me?” I have the answer. No one cares about you. It’s not personal. It’s just human nature.