Masculine Excellence Requires Discipline

Yes and no.
I can do a weeks worth of work in about 3 hours on it, but i still procrastinate up until that point.
I do perform better on adderall, which I feel some guilt in saying that I’m taking again (at much lower doses).

Yes and it only kind of worked.
The term is “executive function”. Theres no pill for it, it’s just a muscle that needs to be trained.

This has worked very well for me in the past. I’m just limited in my capacity to take on these roles.

I’m very stagnant in my current role at work, which i know is contributing to this in part.
I’ve got golden handcuffs… other jobs of the same grade WILL payless for no are benefit.

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A few thoughts, have been through similar experiences.

Figure out who the true you is - for me, my goals and ambitions were those expected of me by others, not my own.

Redefine happiness - it’s not joy or pleasure, it’s equanimity (for me).

My procrastination was frequently a byproduct of abusing my dopamine system.

Give yourself some grace. Sometimes your best today isn’t as good as it was yesterday, or it will be tomorrow (Four Agreements).

Enjoy the process, be patient, wait for the miracle.

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Sprints, carries, ruck marches

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I have been lucky to land in a teaching situation that keeps me from getting bored. I must teach 9 different courses through the year. That helps. I do not know how some of my peers throughout the district teach the same curriculum trimester after trimester year after year. Some of them are brilliant. But I cannot imagine teaching Romeo and Juliet three times a year. I had bounced around districts for the first 20 years I have taught, but now having escaped the world of Special Ed, I have found a nice niche.

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What kind of school are you in? I’ve never heard of trimesters in school before.

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I teach at an alterative high school.

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Gotcha. Just was curious - I’m going to school to be a teacher.

This the last workout or you just not logged?

I feel you 100% here!

Yea I guessed as much, why can’t the pill from limitless be a real thing?!

No need to feel guilt, it’s a legit med taken for a legitimate reason, not a sign of weakness, there’s a time to be hard on yourself and a time to recognise legitimate issues that aren’t excuses, just reality. If Adderall is a net positively and benefits yours and your family’s life then take it for as long as that’s still the case.

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You are where you are because of what you do.
You look like you look because of what you do.

I don’t have any problems, just more work to do.


Push
Sunday, Feb 02, 2025 at 1:30pm

Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
Set 1: 225 lbs x 11 [Failure]
Set 2: 225 lbs x 4 [Failure]
Set 3: 225 lbs x 3 [Failure]

Shoulder Press (Machine Plates)
“Rest Pause 20-30
3010”
Set 1: 225 lbs x 17 [Failure]
Set 2: 225 lbs x 6 [Failure]
Set 3: 225 lbs x 3 [Failure]

Cable Fly Crossovers
“Rest Pause 20-30
3010”
Set 1: 30 lbs x 15 [Failure]
Set 2: 30 lbs x 6 [Failure]
Set 3: 30 lbs x 4 [Failure]

Lateral Raise (Cable)
“Pulley mid-thigh, TS>BDS +Partials
3010”
Set 1: 25 lbs x 11 [Failure]
Set 2: 20 lbs x 10 [Failure]

Triceps Rope Pushdown
“TS>BDS
2010”
Set 1: 100 lbs x 15 [Failure]
Set 2: 80 lbs x 11 [Failure]

Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 315 lbs x 25

Triceps Extension (Machine)

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Laying on the ground trying not to pass out again. Clen sucks.

+30mins LISS

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I did about an hour cardio Friday night, but otherwise nothing. I intended to start kickboxing Saturday but missed the lesson.

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Not huge into motivational quotes but this one from the Modern Wisdom podcast has stuck with me. You’re the sum of your actions day in and day out and if you don’t have what you want, it is on you.

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Tagged you on my thread given it’s proof you’re never too old to give this a crack fella re bjj! (and you’re young :slight_smile: )

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4char

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They had kids classes so before I sent my daughter along for a trial run, I figured I better give the adults classes a go. Have enjoyed it since day 1! My thinking at the time was a bit of fun and self defence so my kid could defend herself if need be. So I’ve been attending 2 classes a week average for a year now, and done a few comps for grins too.

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Gold and silver. Started buying it 6 years ago and its been crushing it.

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Like coins at the pawn shop? Or some kind metals fund?

Physical metal, not funds. Collectable coins are fine but you pay more per ounce. Generally get rounds from reputable dealers, or even small bars of silver. Most my gold is in 1oz coins like American Eagles or Canadian Maple Leafs or South African Krugerands. Also have “junk silver” pre 1964 US dimes, quarters and half dollars as well as rounds that are non denominational coins of various gram weights.

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You can buy gold on Amazon.

The biggest advantage strike training gives you right off the bat is the knowledge that you don’t melt or die from getting punched in the face.

Then the actual moving & punching & stuff. :+1: Have fun!

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Trying something new.
Starting every morning with a fasted run. Idk how far it is, but it takes me about 10 minutes. I’m not tracking shit here, just doing it because it’s hard. I finish it with an all out sprint.

I started this Monday, then messed it up by not lifting after.
Skipped it Tuesday because my calves were dying, but i fucked around and didnt train.
Did it this morning then trained. I feel good.

Pull
Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025 at 2:35pm

Dumbbell Row
“Uni
2010”
Set 1: 110 lbs x 17 [Failure]

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
“Light
3110”
Set 1: 125 lbs x 26 [Failure]
Set 2: 125 lbs x 11 [Failure]
I really felt the connection here so i may keep weight lighter for a while.

T Bar Row
Set 1: 90 lbs x 14 [Failure]
Set 2: 90 lbs x 13 [Failure]

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
“Supenation”
Set 1: 35 lbs x 14 [Failure]
Set 2: 35 lbs x 8 [Failure]

Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)

Shrug (Dumbbell)

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Was a bit short on time.
Looking forward to starting MMA training. Aiming for Friday or Saturday for an intro class.

I haven’t posted about nutrition but all last week i was between 2700-3000cals. This week I’m at 2500cals with no cheats.
P 240g
C 270g
F: 49g

I’m sitting about 212lbs and I’ve already cut down on a lot of the holiday fluff.

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