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I am a fitness professional! I am a master powerlifter! I am a coach! I am a personal trainer! And know I am an author!

I never thought I'd write a book. Honestly, becoming an author was never part of my plan. Then my cousin, Tina Gee, a published author, gave me some advice that changed everything.

She said, "Just write. Don't think about it-just write."

My response? "I don't know..."

I wasn't sure I had a story worth telling. But I trusted her advice.

I started writing one page at a time, one thought at a time, one memory at a time.

Two years later...

I was holding the complete manuscript for The Silent Fathers: The Untold Story of Men Who Stayed, Sacrificed, and Were Never Seen.

Sometimes all it takes is one person who believes in you before you believe in yourself.

Thank you, Tina, for pushing me to tell a story that needed to be told.

I hope this book gives a voice to the fathers who stayed, sacrificed, and kept showing up-even when nobody noticed.

Sometimes the best journeys begin with two simple words: "Just write."

Competition itself isn't bad.
Competition can:
✅ Build discipline
✅ Increase confidence
✅ Teach resilience
✅ Create accountability
✅ Push you to reach your potential
✅ Reveal what you're capable of

The biggest reasons people see competition as a bad thing:
5. Society Pushes "Everyone Wins"
Many people have grown up hearing:
"Don't compare yourself to others."
"Everyone gets a trophy."
"Just participate."
While these ideas promote inclusion, they can also make competition seem negative or unnecessary.

Here are some of the biggest reasons people see competition as a bad thing:

4. Competition Can Become Unhealthy
Competition becomes a problem when it creates:
Jealousy
Cheating
Burnout
Comparing yourself to everyone else
Sacrificing health or relationships just to win
People often confuse unhealthy competition with all competition.

Here are some of the biggest reasons people see competition as a bad thing:

3. Everyone Doesn't Want the Same Goals
Some people simply want:
Better health
More energy
Less stress
A balanced life
They aren't interested in proving they're the best.

Here are some of the biggest reasons people see competition as a bad thing:

2. Past Negative Experiences
Some people had bad experiences with:
Overly aggressive coaches
Parents putting too much pressure on winning
Being embarrassed in sports or school
Toxic workplaces
Those experiences can make competition feel stressful instead of motivating.

Here are some of the biggest reasons people see competition as a bad thing:

1. Fear of Losing
Many people associate competition with failure.
If I lose, I'm not good enough.
If someone beats me, I'm behind in life.
Losing can hurt the ego, so some people avoid competition altogether.

"I'm only competing against myself."

Sometimes that's growth. Sometimes that's an excuse.

Because if you never test yourself against a standard, another athlete, or a challenge that can beat you, how do you know what you're capable of?

Competition doesn't just reveal your strengths. It exposes your weaknesses.
It demands preparation. It eliminates excuses. I've been competing since 1985, and I can tell you this:

Some of my biggest improvements came because someone else pushed me beyond what I thought was possible. There's nothing wrong with competing against yourself.

But don't use it to avoid real competition. Comfort doesn't create champions. Competition does.

I like all these pushups, pull-ups and burpees videos, y'all look cute.

Try this! How many rounds can you get in 30 minute?
Complete in order
Rest as needed
Use a medicine ball you can control explosively
Goal = Strength, Conditioning, Muscle Endurance

MB Slams - 50 reps
MB Bulgarian Split Squat - 10 reps each leg
MB Slams - 45 reps
MB Romanian Deadlift - 10 reps
MB Slams - 40 reps
MB Chest Pass or Chest Press - 10 reps
MB Slams - 35 reps
MB Shoulder Press Toss - 10 reps
MB Slams - 30 reps
MB Overhead Tricep Extension - 10 reps
MB Slams - 25 reps
MB Curls - 10 reps
MB Slams - 20 reps
MB Standing Twist - 20 reps
MB Slams - 15 reps
MB Alternating Lateral Lunges - 10 reps each side
MB Slams - 10 reps
MB Calf Raise - 20 reps
MB Slams - 5 reps

Today we celebrate the fathers who stayed around.

The fathers who sacrificed.

The fathers who kept their promises.

The fathers who chose responsibility over convenience.

Happy Father's Day.