Bad asses. You know the people I’m talking about. Whether they are people we know in real life or just through social media, we look up to them. Sometimes they might even just be characters that aren’t real people, but we are inspired by them nonetheless. They seem unflappable. Full of confidence and courage, afraid of nothing and ready to rise up …

Lofty goals are great. Seeking excellence and mastery is virtuous. But is it really what we want? Let’s discuss.

“That’s it. I can’t do this. I’ve tried and I just can’t. I’m done.”Sound familiar?Of course it does.We’ve all done it.Let’s talk about why we do it and why we need to stop doing it.

It’s been said a million times but that’s because it’s true.

A how-to on how to grow an epic small business organically and a cautionary tale about how you can sabotage that business just as quickly.

If you know me, you know this is how I roll. Let’s talk about what this means and why it works.

So much confusion regarding fat loss. Let me simply it for you in less than 15 minutes.

Sometimes success is simply a matter of riding out the storm.Persevering and persisting.Understanding that there will be periods where we struggle, where we stall out and even go backwards.The earlier we understand that this is simply a necessary and unavoidable part of the journey, the better off we will be.Let’s discuss.…

“I’m no good at this.”How many times have we said this?

How many times have you done this? Told yourself you were just going to “take a break” from the gym, or your graduate degree or your nutrition plan; only to realize much later that you never went back.It wasn’t a break. It was quitting.Telling ourselves we are taking a break is how we lie to ourselves about quitting.Let’s discuss.…

Make no mistake about it. Life is hard. Sooner or later, we will encounter tough times. It’s inevitable. Unfortunately, some will face them more than others, but I think we can all agree that all of us will face hard times.The question is not if but when.And the next question is how do we handle them?How do we get through them, how do we survive th…

We always say “don’t quit” and “never give up” and much of the time, that’s solid advice. Pretty obvious actually right? If you quit, of course you won’t reach your goals. Pretty straightforward. But what if there are times and situations where quitting is appropriate and even necessary? This is actually pretty common and very important. There is a…

What it is, why we have it and how to get past it. This is a must-listen for anyone who has feelings of self-doubt and insecurity about something they may be doing and feeling like they just aren’t qualified to be doing it. Check it out.

Where will you draw your line in the sand? What will you no longer accept? From yourself and from others? Where is the line? Is there even a line? Let’s discuss.

The most common response to the question “why aren’t you where you want to be in life”, whether we are talking about physical shape, career, whatever; is “I can’t get or stay motivated.”Motivation is temporary and fleeting and knowing that, I decided to record this podcast so you’d have something to go back to and play anytime you need a good, quic…

Most people are ordinary. That’s what ordinary means: not different or special, like everyone else. Most people would say that they don’t want to be ordinary, they want to be extraordinary. They want to live extraordinary lives. But when it comes time to change the eating habits, to eat differently than everyone else, to change the lifestyle and li…

Confidence is a game changer. Everyone knows that. But how do we get it? It’s not that simple. Let’s discuss.

Behind every success is a long list of failures and disappointments. I don’t know if that’s a quote but it should be. I know my story has a bunch of them. It always made me feel better when I would hear successful people talk about all of the things that went wrong on their journeys. It made mine feel more normal. On today’s podcast, I’ll tell you …

In this episode we’ll discuss “The Perfect Day” exercise and how to use it as a roadmap for your life and also “The Perfect You” and how to use that to set your goals and daily actions. The things that we want to achieve, our goals, are typically things that may be slightly out of reach for who we are today. We need to become the person who can ach…

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We have a lot of things we want to accomplish in our lives. We have a lot to do. But sometimes we struggle with getting started. When is the right time? I have the answer for you. The right time is now. Time is fleeting and most of the things we want to accomplish will take longer than we think. The secret to success is to start today. Let’s discus…

We know we need to “give it all we’ve got” in order to be successful, but do we? Are we really giving it one hundred percent effort or do we not really know what that is? How do we know if we are living up to our potential if we are not truly giving it our all? Let’s discuss.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

We talk a lot about genetics, hard work and the grind. One thing we often overlook, however, is something that I believe has the power to overcome all of the aforementioned. That thing is consistency. Let’s talk about how consistency can be the little known secret to your success.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

We all know that there is a cost to pursing our dreams. We’ll likely have to sacrifice time, money, hobbies and sometimes even relationships in order to chase and achieve our dreams.But what if the cost of not chasing them? What is the cost to our soul? To the world? I personally believe that we are all here for a very specific reason. Our challeng…

Body dysmorphia is the dirty little secret of the fitness world. So many of us struggle with it and almost no one talks about it. I struggled with it for years and it wasn’t until only recently that I’ve been able to begin to escape it’s grasp. I’ll share my story in the hopes that it may help someone else.…

Fear and anxiety can be crippling. We all face it to some degree. The good news is that there are ways to defeat and overcome these feelings.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

You know the feeling. Not necessarily clinically depressed but just blah. Like the “what is the point of all this” vibe… I used to feel this way a lot. Not as much anymore. Here are some of the things that have helped me tremendously.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

The many benefits of the ice bath and WHY in the world we should willingly sit in a tub full of ice water.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

In today’s world of instant gratification, the ability to see and play the long game is of the utmost importance in the pursuit of excellence.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

You know that thing you’ve always wanted to do but you are also secretly terrified of?Of course you do.We all have those things.Let’s talk about how to tackle those things and why doing so might the most important thing in your life.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Many of the best experiences of my life, whether it be workouts, meetings, family adventures, whatever; have come on days when I wasn’t at all in the mood.Let’s talk about how important it is to stick to the plan, no matter what your mood is, and also why it’s important to plan things when you are in the mood.…

Ronnie Coleman, aka The King for his professional bodybuilding career had arguably the best genetic gifts for bodybuilding success.So why did he not even place in the top 10 for so many years?What changed to allow him to win and go one to become one of the greatest of all time?We can learn a lot from his story.…

We had high hopes for a nation of unity and understanding, yet it seems the last few years have brought us just the opposite. Now, maybe more than ever before, we seem to have more and more topics and issues to disagree about and be divided over. Honest and open conversations about these topics have been replaced by snarky Twitter posts and pointed…

How do we react when we hit bumps in the road on our journey? Do we freak out because something is wrong or do we know that this is a normal part of the journey?Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

A massive component of success is the self-image. Confidence, self-reliance; the belief in one’s self is arguably the most important component in determining whether someone will be successful. Let’s talk about how to develop that.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Whether we are talking business, family, finances or whatever; the relationships we have with other humans are massively important. Here is a little lesson I was reminded of recently.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Why mistakes are not only unavoidable, they are also a hugely important and necessary part of the process of success.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

I’ll often say “just start” when someone asks how they should begin going after their dreams. I realized that that advice might need some clarification. Here is that clarification.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

A lot of talk about worthiness in society today. “We are all worthy” is a common theme. Worthy of love, freedom and happiness? Yes. Worthy of success, financial freedom, strength and health? Not so much. That depends upon how much work you are willing to put in.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

As adults, we are often accountable to ourselves, particularly when it comes to our personal goals and our personal health and fitness. There is a huge problem that comes with that. Today we’ll discuss that.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

New Year. New goals. Awesome. Butt here is one very important thanks that you must do in order to achieve your New Year. New you goals.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Why a 30 day version of 75 HARD won’t work.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

The challenge is completed. What now? It’s hard for many of us to keep focus and motivation when we’ve attained our goal, when we’ve reached the summit. Here’s what I’m planning to do and also my newfound approach to nutrition that I would recommend to anyone who wants to follow 75 HARD and the one that is going to take me to the next level of redu…

Finished. Crushed it. Answering some of your questions about it. Diet. Workouts. Etc.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.

Day 73 comes with some surprising realizations. Give it a listen.Oleh Scott Baumann, Owner and founder of Iron Legion Strength Co.