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How Not To Be An Arrogant Prick

May 23, 2013 By Scott Paltos 14 Comments

By Scott Paltos The fitness industry is stacked, end to end, with “geniuses.” The trouble with geniuses, however, is that they don’t always have enough self-awareness to keep their egos proportionate to their influence. This, unfortunately, has turned many otherwise high-quality people into … [Read more...]

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The Power of Power

March 29, 2013 By Scott Paltos 13 Comments

By Scott Paltos Want the secret to everything? I know you’re looking for it, at least for your fitness, because that’s why you’re on the fucking internet today in the first place. I’m also sorry to disappoint you, because the answers you’re so desperate to find have nothing to do with any of the … [Read more...]

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Be Stronger For Longer

January 29, 2013 By Scott Paltos 7 Comments

By Scott Paltos “Scott Paltos is a beast. He’s a former NFL player who owns an unbelievable training facility in New Jersey, and of all the CrossFit athletes who’ve approached me over the years, he’s the only one I’ve worked with for any length of time because he simply gets it. He’s strong as … [Read more...]

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