Guest Post by Zach Even-Esh
This is a guest post by one of the coolest, funniest, most down to earth dudes in the fitness industry… Zach ‘Killing it Bruddha’ Even-Esh… This post is RAW and CONTROVERSIAL and NOT for the easily offended… but Zach nails it… and his brutal honesty is appreciated BIG TIME here a ‘Kick Back Life’
Make no mistake about it, those who surround you are very, VERY likely NOT at all like you. They are satisfied with life. They enjoy going through the motions and having that routine.
They love the safety net they have and rather than live their dreams they watch reality TV and dream their life.
That’s a safe way to live. Steady pay check, pension, health insurance – that stuff rules, especially when you have a family.
It’s also extremely tough to let go of, but, nothing Great has ever been achieved without great risk.
Babe Ruth was not only the Home Run King, he was also the Strike Out King because he ALWAYS swung for the fences, he didn’t want to hit a single or double. Besides, you and I both know Home Runs and Grand Slams are what we REALLY want.
You’re a rare breed, that is why you are here, reading this very post and all the other posts on this Blog that give you goose bumps.
These words help you push onward and upward, against all odds, especially those who surround you on a daily basis.
99.9% of people will tell you how crazy you are, they will try to talk you out of “it” and tell you to keep doing what you’re doing. You know, keep that safe job, don’t be stupid, yadda, yadda, yadda
Truth be told…
It scares THEM when they see you going above and beyond the norm. It makes them feel uncomfortable because who the hell are you, to break the rules, to break through boundaries and ride the Bull by the horns.
You need to push the envelope.
You need to wake up earlier, stay up later and run faster, longer and harder. Not all the time, but, in the beginning, this Extra “stuff” is what will help you advance.
Everyone else will tell you to sleep, get some rest, there’s always tomorrow, right? Sure, they are right, there is always tomorrow. But, how old are you now? I have a vivid feeling you remember 10 years ago like it was 10 minutes ago. Time goes fast, REALLY fast.
Maybe tomorrow is too far away and as Tony Robbins said, “How about NOW would be a good time to start.” And no, that is not a question, that’s a kick in the ass telling you to make “it” happen.
You will stumble and you will fall. Mud will be thrown in your face and many will kick you when you’re down. Heck, most will kick you when you’re UP.
Friends will be jealous and others will be angry. Who are you to steal their thunder?
You need to get up…AGAIN…and AGAIN….over and over again.
You must climb mountains and break through brick walls.
I know you have a burning desire in your heart, YOU know it as well as I do, you want more in your life.
That is why you’re HERE, reading this Blog, because you’re a fucking warrior and there is definitely something different inside of you, tell me I’m wrong and I’ll show you a liar.
You want something so bad you’re willing to fight the Devil if you have to, isn’t that right?
Learn to say “FUCK YOU!!” to those who try to hold you back. 99.9% of the people you know will tell you it can’t be done.
I’m here to support you and I Knew you needed this little “pick me up” at this time in your life, didn’t you 
I’m with you, trust me, I’m with you.
I had more people tell me to shut my gym down when times were tough, membership was low and things were plain and simple sucking ass.
I can count the supporters on one hand that told me I could make my gym into a reality! I now have a waiting list to enter my gym.
When I began writing about my own workouts and the way I trained athletes from my garage and a beat down playground some of the biggest names in the industry were fired up because who was I, some dude training athletes from a garage and kicking ass.
I could have backed down, climbed into my shell and never came out again – “they” would have loved that.
But, I’ve seen too many people quit and give up 2 inches before the finish line, they just didn’t know the finish line was there. If only they pressed on that extra inch or two things in their life would be completely different.
You need to be able to go to sleep at night with a smile on your face.
You need to be able to look in the mirror and love what you see.
You need to be able to get rid of that burning pit in your stomach or it will eat you alive.
Watch these 2 videos below and then post a comment below and tell everyone out there what you’re ging to do, why you’re gonna do it and feel free to tell the naysayers a BIG “FUCK YOU!!”
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Video # 2:
Looking forward to your comments.
Let’s see what you got! Don’t hold anything back.
– Zach -
PS: Thanks for reading this. It’s an honor to be able to write for Chris and I hope I touched your soul just a tad bit.
Note from Chris: What else can I say… Zach Even-Esh is the man and is never scared to be himself or tell it like it is… check out his blog here at ZachEvenEsh.com, and be sure to leave a comment about his post in the comment section below
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Great post Zach. It's always great to have that little kick in the ass on a Monday morning. It drives me nuts that so many people are happy with their routine lives and living by someone else's rules. I love that you just blow it out of the box and tell it like it is. Chris you rock too, keep it up guys! Thanks!
Zach, dude you rock, the truth be told, as only you can tell it. FU to the haters. Zach, again your keeping it real bruddah!
Hey Zach i gotta say man i dig the whole underground thing. Ive been comin to your site frequently and ive been using the phrase "killin it" so much im driving my girlfreind crazy lol. this was a great post ive been and still am in a situation where people are telling me to quit and look for another profession (im currently going for an ISSA certification) because i wont make any money….FUCK EM becuase i know when im living the dream theyll still be saying the same old discouraging shit but it wont work on people like me. Thanks coach Z this is the kick i needed. maybe well meet someday in the future. -Chris
Z and Chris, you both rock and have done so much for me I can not thank you both enough. Especially you Z your always there and one of the few that I know will always be behind me as I will for you bro!
As Brian Grasso also told me, do it once because they said you cant, do it a second time to shove it up their ass!
Thanks man, love you guys!
-Matty Holmes
great post! ever since i got the underground cert in the dirty jersey back in september, zach has put me into freak mode to get my ass moving. i was greatly inspired by this man through seeing how much persistance and desire he has to go out and GET SHIT DONE NO MATTER WHAT! well, it rubbed off on me… Great stuff I love this blog chris! i hope to meet you someday as well! keep doing your thing and zach, you're the man bro! hopefully i can make it out to the jersey again!
WOW guys – thanks for the great feedback.
I KNOW that this post might be viewed more as a motivational post, BUT, keep it in your mind or bookmark this post
Sometimes you need the pick me up, the motivation or the lesson found inside this post.
Motivation only lasts so long, you need to combine the power of motivation with powerful, result producing action steps.
I am grateful for ALL these awesome posts, some seriously genuine stuff was posted here and I am honored by them all as well as honored to have Chris as my friend to have been invited to Guest Blog for him.
I will see many of you in NJ at Fast Track – looking forward to connecting and sharing with everyone some kick ass info…and of course, sharing many, MANY good times!
Kill it!!
–Z–
Zach,
deadset awesome post champ. I love it!
I think most of us have already said a big F*$K YOU to the regular punters when we branched off and started our own biz – first victory to us.
I know my first FU was to my old bosses who treated people like crap. Karma comes back around.
My 2nd FU is to the people who speak negatively or who watch life pass by. You ask them what they've been up to and it's same old same old. No it's not. Make a change.
Everyone has a choice and I choose to associate myself with people like those on here – maybe not in person yet but this fills the gap and motivates me to continue to do the same with the people that I meet.
love the site fellas, keep it comin
Zach,
Your words on "motivation only lasts so long" is a BIG eye-opener for me. Ever since I went independent I've been hustling like crazy on some big goals.
Though the past few weeks I feel like I've been slacking…this post put me back on track. This is gonna be another one of those that I print and hang on the wall for everyday reminders.
I got chills all over my body during Al Pacinos's speech. Incredible post, Zach!
Last week was a downer for me, after reading this post, I am on FIRE and will continue to pursue my Fit & Prosperous Lifestyle.
Thanks a mil!!
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Love the post, Zach! As I've said before in email and in my blog, you are one of my inspirations to CRUSH it in this biz – do what I love and get paid for it – and this definately was a great pick-me-upper for the week! I belive it was houston based rapper Mike Jones who said'Ya gotta grind if you wanna shine' (or something like that)- SO TRUE.
Awesome stuff as always Zach, keep it real brudh
Marc Kent
http://www.marc-kent.com
What a very inspiring post. I tell negative people FUCK YOU everytime they try to rain on my parade and then give em the flag salute. Nothing like keeping it real
Awesome blog Zack, really pumped me up. Its the truth most people arent going take the extra steps, go outside the box to reach there dreams.
I check this video yester, after i saw on Steves twiiter post you guys should check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pke9gEZfJXk
Good one Zach.
Great post…. I love that any given sunday speech it given me goose bumps.
Zach, thanx from the Netherlands! Great post, I think everyone feels worn out, tired sometimes with building their dream. Good to know and read about all of u in the same shoes.
Take care guys, make it happen. So will I.
Erik
Yep, right on time as usual Z! I love the pick me ups you send. I have printed this one and put on my board above my desk. Thanks for always being there man. I have to say, you and 3 others have really stuck by me and lift me when Im down and push me higher when I am up! Your a good shit my friend.
Things are getting better and better. I am fighting harder and harder! I decided that I am not only going to be me, but let others see who that is. Those that like it I will attract, and many more just like them. Those that dont FUCK YOU – take your shit elsewhere.
To those that have nothing positive to say about me, my goal, and my chances, or any other bullshit they want to project… HAHA Fuck you TOO!
I have a little beast crew now… awesome dudes (even when they yak LOL) Boot camp is growing and I feel more confident than ever. I have become a huge fan of Steve and Chris as well. They never let me down, never stop helping, teaching and inspiring…. Simple and Real,thru and thru! There are many who pretend to be, and then there are those that JUST ARE:) Thanks, for all the giving you do, and for caring about those who haven't made it yet (we are def on our way!!!.)
Peace!
ps. extra karma points for this write up Z! I dig it.
Hey Zach,
Love your post and it came at the right time.
I've been starting my PT business for a while now, but get a bit stuck in prepartion modus and took to little action
This post reopened my eyes on my what I wanna accomplich.
I m goin for it
Anw who is going to stop me?????
NOBODYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Thanks Zach
Greetings from belgium
Wicked post bro! appreciate the reality check.