

Do you believe?
One thing we have learned for sure is that it takes incredible faith (belief) to open a new gym. Belief in ourselves that we have what it t


Excuses, excuses, excuses. Just stop it!
Excuses! That’s all I ever heard from Jon. If he would have worked half as hard studying as he did coming up with all those explanations of


Zach Petersen: 2016 Bliss Member of the Year!
Bliss has the greatest members in the world. That fact alone made choosing a member of the year for 2016 so insanely difficult, as there...


Lead climbing and the wisdom of Mr. Iacocca.
I grew up in the 80’s. It was a turbulent time. The economy was in trouble, inflation was rampant and interest rates where in the double...


Don't you quit on me!
You are a stud! (or studdette, or whatever other designation you prefer as an expression of your awesomeness). How do I know? Because...


The secret to awesomeness. Why you need a coach in 2017.
We convince ourselves that the way we do it is the best way or the only way or the most efficient way (I mean, if it wasn’t, we would change


Resolving to resolve, making 2017 your best year ever.
What if we resolved to simply become better people in 2017? To be healthier, more social, with better attitudes and maybe even liking ourse


The secret wisdom of a sleeping cat, resting to get stronger.
I have about a dozen cats. I’m not proud of that fact. 😔 We live in the country, and so cats are a necessary part of life. They keep...


If I Can’t then I Must; reflections on 9th grade chemistry and the four minute mile.
Jennifer Cramner sat across from me in 9th grade chemistry (names have been changed to protect me!). She was blond, blue eyed, and had...


How to rock a rock climber's Christmas, Holiday gift giving for the climber in your life.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Christmas carolers, hot apple cider, sleigh bells, Santa Claus, a baby in a manger, and of...