It’s finally warm out, and I’ve been spending more time in nature—hiking, breathing, listening.
And it hit me:
Nature works slow…but steady.
Take the oak tree. It can take 40+ years to become a towering beast.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just time and unwavering growth.
That’s exactly how musclebuilding works.
If you’re walking into the gym thinking you’ll look like Sandow in two weeks, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
You’re a seedling. Or even a sapling. And that’s okay—because every oak tree started the same way.
Train hard. Eat right. Sleep deep. Recover well. Stay consistent.
Day by day. Week by week. Month by month. Year by year.
One day, you’ll look down—and you’ll be a damn oak among shrubs.
The Week’s Post Loadout*
*With two from last week, as Sunday Sendoff wasn’t a thing last week.
6/12/25 | Building Muscle – What’s Going On Under the Hood? Why Can We Build Muscle? And How to Effectively Build It | Foundations
A Brickwall cornerstone banger, we dive into the what, why, and how of building muscle.
6/14/25 | I Ditched My Smart Watch for a Simpler, Less Techy Casio | The Brickpile
Why ditching my smartwatch for a simple Casio was a breath of fresh air.
6/16/25 | Every Training Session Is a Championship Game | Mindset and Strategy
Why you need to take every training session seriously like it’s a championship game.
6/19/25 | First Rule: Don’t Get Hurt – How to Keep Training for Life | Gym and Training
How to stay in the game and keep making gains…for life
6/21/25 | Ranking All Three BTTF Movies (and Why Part I Is Close to Perfection) | The Brickpile
I rank the trilogy as a gigantic fan.
Something to Ponder
You train with intention, but do you live with it? More specifically, did you choose where you live, or did someone else?
Where you live affects every area of your life…is it a good fit for you?
See You In the Arena
This week is just about over. Next week is just about here. Let’s keep building.
Brick by brick.
-Brickwall