DREAM Big

I just got home from an amazing trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado. 4 days up in the mountains at an amazing resort working on business and working on self with my Mastermind Group. My spirit and energy are feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, reenergized and raring to go. It was a special time up in the Rockies. […]

Are You an “EVERY DAY” Kind of Person?

I recently read Stuart Scott’s book, “Every Day I Fight.” It was undoubtedly one of the best books I have EVER read. I literally cried 3x while reading the book. It’s that good. One of the things I loved in the book is how I felt like I was fighting cancer WITH Stuart. I have […]

Enhance Your ENVIRONMENT

It’s August. Can you believe it? I spent part of my Sunday organizing and doing some “Red tape.” I went through my closet and have a huge bag of shirts and shoes that I’m going to give away. A good ole spring cleaning or “purge party.” As much as I don’t enjoy organizing, it always feels […]

Time to Get Your Pads On!

One of my fondest memories as a young boy was getting my football equipment before the season began. Getting fitted for the shoulder pads and helmet. Getting your thigh pads, knee pads, hip & tailbone pads, rib protector….ahhh, it brings back such great memories. I can still smell the sweat and remember what it’s like […]

The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” ~Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.” ~George Benson  June is such a great month of […]

8 Reasons Why My MOM is the Best!

8 Reasons Why My MOM is the Best! By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS   “There’s a story behind everyone… and behind your story is always your mother’s story… because hers is where yours begins.” –Mitch Albom Mom. What a sweet word. It conjures up such sweet thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Mother’s Day is this Sunday […]

Gut Check Time

I recently wrapped up one of my favorite events of the year, my 3.5 Day Mentorship. As the dust settles, I’ve been thinking about how mentoring has changed my life and my business. And more importantly, what it’s done for this fresh crop of mentorees. This is a cool little snippet of an email I […]

What does your GUT say?

Every week for the past 2 years I have a “W.O.W.” (Word of the Week) that I focus on. It’s a word that is typically resonating deep within me. This week, my WOW is “GUT.” Think about your GUT. You know that feeling that just tells you when things just feel right…or wrong. That “thing” […]

Coach Johnny Parker—A Strength & Conditioning Legend

Coach Johnny Parker—A Strength & Conditioning Legend By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I met a legend on Saturday. And it was one of the highlights of my busy few days at both the IDEA World & Perform Better conferences. After teaching my “Secrets to Training ALL Athletes” program at Perform Better in Long Beach, a […]

Are You Ready To Live IMPROMPTU?

(I sit down to write this week’s WOW after a memorable Father’s Day 2013. I hope it will help set the tone for a special week for YOU in business and life this week): Are You Ready To Live IMPROMPTU? By: Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS My Father’s Day started off early yesterday morning in fantastic […]