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Michael Saad

Michael Saad

An international security consultant and Performance Coach; Michael helps athletes, fighters and tactical operators get mentally and physically stronger to overcome obstacles… on the field, in the cage or on the street.

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    Fear, Pain and How to Honor Your Death Instinct

    Fear, Pain and How to Honor Your Death Instinct

    by Michael Saad May 13, 2020

    Yeah, I think that title’s pretty metal. Why do people skydive out of airplanes? Why do they beat each other senseless in MMA combat? Why…

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  • Are You as Badass as You Think?

    by Michael Saad April 29, 2020

    We all know that one person who grunts obnoxiously as he quarter-reps on his squats. Or that one guy who screams and thumps his chest…

  • Killing Your Inner Slacker, One Excuse at a Time

    by Michael Saad April 27, 2020

    The worst thing about excuses is how they can trick you into thinking that they are absolutely, undeniably “the truth”. A really good excuse is one…

  • Pain is Certain but Suffering is Optional

    by Michael Saad April 24, 2020

    If you live long enough, you’re destined to experience pain of some sort. It could be a shattered relationship, a tragic illness, the loss of…

  • Take it Easy, it’s Not a Competition! (or is it…?)

    by Michael Saad April 22, 2020

    Competition is a funny thing. In the right dose, trying to beat others can be a fun way to push yourself, drum up motivation and add…

  • Why We Could All Do With a Little More Aggression in Our Lives

    by Michael Saad April 17, 2020

    In October 2014, MMA fighter War Machine, Jonathan Koppenhaver, was accused of brutally assaulting his girlfriend Christy Mack and the internet erupted in rage over…

  • Train – Whether You Like it or Not

    by Michael Saad April 15, 2020

    “But I don’t wanna!” is a perfectly legit excuse… if you’re a kid. One of the greatest injustices perpetrated by modern big box gyms is…

  • One of the Unexpected Side Effects to Weight Training

    by Michael Saad April 13, 2020

    You’re warm and sweaty. Your heart is pounding, you’re breathing is deep. You’re completely focused on what your body is capable of in the moment,…

  • Why the Four Hour Work Week is Bullshit

    by Michael Saad April 12, 2020

    So, check this out: There’s a bit of secret knowledge out there, right, that if you know about it, you can magically shave down your…

  • Why It’s Better NOT to Be a Natural Athlete

    by Michael Saad April 3, 2020

    It’s a sort of compliment for serious athletes and beginners alike: You’re a natural athlete. The implication is that while some tasks may be hard…

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Recent Posts

  • Why You Might Need to Dial Back the Ambition

  • Fear, Pain and How to Honor Your Death Instinct

  • Mother Nature’s Guide to Training for Two

  • Are You as Badass as You Think?

  • Killing Your Inner Slacker, One Excuse at a Time

  • Pain is Certain but Suffering is Optional

  • Take it Easy, it’s Not a Competition! (or is it…?)

  • Can Weed Improve Your Gym Performance?

  • Why We Could All Do With a Little More Aggression in Our Lives

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