Arv' Musings

on impatience and trying to create efficiency

This was the time when I felt like a kid in a candy store. Suddenly, an entire universe was accessible to me.

3 quotes for April 9, 2021

Not every thought that pops into your head needs to be taken seriously. The stupid ones, the random ones, the ones that make no sense, the ones that make you question yourself and the ones where you wonder Do I really think that way - mull it over and if it doesn't feel YOU, discard it.

coaching

on not feeling like going to the gym

When you lose motivation, it generally is a sign of stress. Things elsewhere are adding up. If you are someone who loves going to the gym and are suddenly finding it hard to wake up and move your ass out of bed, it is almost always your body telling you to chill out.

dont quit

on being a bit angry

There's that clarity that comes from being pissed. Being angry at yourself and yelling/criticising is you acting. Instead, be productive with it. You'll immediately stop with the act. And move on to action.

quotes

3 quotes for April 2, 2021

Seth Godin. Arthur Conan Doyle. Robert Frost.

coaching

on calling out bull****

Instead, he took it personally. He was affronted that a smart person such as himself was questioned on what he was doing.

coaching

on the shape that will actually make you happy

Do you look at an old photo - from 2-3 years back and not old college/school photos - and wish you were in that shape today? Well, here's a question for you - were you happy with that shape, at that time and place?

coaching

stick to it, at least for 6 weeks

Stick to one course of action for a good chunk of time and then you can re-visit whether you should do something else. At least 6 weeks, going on up to 12 weeks seems to be the right amount of time. So, next time your friend with an opinion on what is better tells you ....

discussion

on shoving things under the carpet

In New York City, by one estimate, horses left behind 2.5 million pounds of manure and sixty thousand gallons of urine every day.

quotes

3 quotes for March 19, 2021

Our greatest furies spring from unfortunate events which we had not factored into our vision of reality.

Getting Started

on a rite of passage

In almost all cultures, we see a traditional ritual or a rite of passage where "boy becomes a man". Whether it is going on a hunt once you turn a certain age, or getting circumcised, or land diving, it signals a huge transitional moment in life.

nutrition

3 quotes for March 12, 2021

If you thought that science was certain - well, that is just an error on your part.

framework

4 actions you can take to handle work stress

Are you a bit too stressed at work? The day is a blur and you are constantly working but work also never ends? Well, I was there and I have some ideas for you to look at.

coaching

on looking ripped and getting a 6-pack

What do you think is going to change? Why do you want to get into the shape that Instagram tells us is all around us, the shape that magazine cover models and celebrities look like? Join me on this discussion, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

quotes

3 quotes for March 5, 2021

Do you work all day and yet feel like you didn't actually do anything? Well then, I have a couple of quotes/thoughts for you that could change your approach for the better.

ArvTraining

fixing your posture with 3 alternatives to the pushup

You sit all day. You are hunched over. These are given. Wouldn't it be awesome if you could do a movement that gets you stronger AND improves your posture? As well as improves your breathing, your core too.

challenge

on road rage

As an unnecessary stressor in my life, road rage has always featured. Having the occasional small-win here has shown me that it is possible to chip away at any problem. It requires awareness and it seems to require a process. There will be a failure and that's the way it is.

quotes

3 quotes for Feb 26, 2021

From my experience, personal and of many of my students, I've seen that we undergo a remarkable transformation of identity. It starts with a what - I want to lose 10 kilos - mostly. But along the way, if we discover the who, good things seem to happen.

diet

7 strategies to beat that sugar craving

You eat a good meal. But then crave sugar almost immediately. Without meaning to, you eat some sweets. Why oh why!?!?! Let me help you get out of this.

coaching

but I don't know how to ...

If you cannot figure out that you need to eat more vegetables or how to eat more vegetables, you aren't ready. If you aren't internalising the process, if you aren't converting it into YOUR process, things eventually fall down.

quotes

3 quotes for Feb 19, 2021

It’s bad to have an opinion you’re proud of if you can’t state the arguments for the other side better than your opponents.

activity

4 ways to supercharge your walk

Walking is underrated and underutilised. Because you don't know how to make it harder while retaining all the advantages. Well, not anymore! Try this out and see magic happen in 3 months.

coaching

the dieting toolbox

Through experimentation, we need to identify the right tools and build your toolbox. Using the right tool at the right time is what will get you to your goals. And not 'that' diet you are not currently on.

mindset

3 quotes for Feb 12, 2021

Most times, we are faced with A/B decisions. To keep working or to take a break, for example. To try something else, or to keep plugging away.

endurance

3 tips to improve your running

Want to run better/faster? Well, here you go. While I don't run as often as I used to, these 3 fundamentals help me ensure that I run safely and constantly work on improving my skill.