This Is the Rise of the Musclebuilder
Life’s a grind. We train. We work. We provide. We build. It’s easy to stay locked into the forward march—always moving, always pushing, always striving. And that’s good. The Musclebuilder thrives on discipline and momentum. But here’s the catch: if you never stop, you never feel. If you never pause, you never see. Sometimes, the … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: There’s no question there’s a simulation going on —— Brother, I realized something the other day: we’re living in a simulation. Not a computer simulation—a flavor simulation. I was sipping a sports drink labeled “naturally berry flavored” (whatever that even means). But here’s the thing—there wasn’t a berry within 10 … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Hunting to build at the thrift store —— Most men walk into a thrift store like they’re sifting through junk. The Musclebuilder? He walks in like a hunter. Every rack is a battlefield. Every shelf a chance. Every dollar is a resource to be invested, not wasted. Yesterday’s cast-offs? Today’s … Read more
The world screams. Notifications. Traffic. People talking just to talk. But step into the Still Forge—and the noise dies. Here, the water doesn’t rush. The log doesn’t move. The sky just hangs, reflected back at you. No chaos. No distraction. Just quiet pressure. This is where a Musclebuilder sharpens himself. Not in the commotion. But … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Form is the foundation, here’s how to check it —— Form isn’t a suggestion. It’s the foundation. Bad form is a crack in the armor—one that will eventually shatter under heavy load. If you want to build, you’ve got to know how to check your form. Here’s the playbook. 1. … Read more
Your legacy will be how people remember you. How will people remember you? As a man who lived life his way? Who built something? Who fought for something? A man who stacked bricks and did what he needed to do day in and day out? Or the guy who kept his head down, did what … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Building in the quiet —— We live in a world of constant noise. Traffic. Notifications. TVs blaring. People talking just to talk. But what if I told you there’s a place so quiet you can hear yourself blink? That place exists—right here on Earth. At Orfield Labs in Minnesota, there’s … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: What you don’t move is just as important as what you do —— When most people think about form, they focus on what’s moving—activating the right muscles, executing proper technique, feeling the contraction, and controlling the tempo. And that’s all vital. But what about what’s not moving? In other words: … Read more