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Just an 18 year old Aussie dude, chasing gains both financially and physically.
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
2 Easy Ways to Love Your Job and Never Work a Day in Your Life
In my opinion, there are 2 easy ways that people can follow to achieve a better job and enjoy their work more.
1. Find a lower stress job with more personal meaning
Sadly, this usually means a pay cut. But if you are so miserable at your current job that you think you’re wasting your life, maybe this is something you should look into. Frugality can mean more than more savings, it can also give you the freedom to work in careers that mean more to you. Perhaps just in your current field you can find a role with a better environment, better boss, better hours, co-workers you enjoy. All these things combined can make a huge difference.
2. Be good at your job
A lot of people are mediocre at their job, and make no effort to improve at their work. If you are really good at what you do, there’s a lot of leeway. You will get better work assignments, more interesting projects, more autonomy, more control over your schedule. If you have a hobby or passion project, maybe you can become so good at it that you’ll get a new career. Perhaps instead of investing $5,000 into the stock market, you should invest that money in a class or certification that will get you a better job. The returns to human capital often dwarf the returns available in the capital markets.
I believe being Financially Independent gives you an awesome negotiating position.
- Living paycheck-to-paycheck means that losing your job will cause you to lose your car, get evicted, run into debt, etc.
- Having an emergency fund means that you could work on finding a better job for 3-6 months.
- Being Financially Independent means that you don't have to do anything if you don't want to, because you have the money to support you and your decisions.
We're all gonna make it.
1. Find a lower stress job with more personal meaning
Sadly, this usually means a pay cut. But if you are so miserable at your current job that you think you’re wasting your life, maybe this is something you should look into. Frugality can mean more than more savings, it can also give you the freedom to work in careers that mean more to you. Perhaps just in your current field you can find a role with a better environment, better boss, better hours, co-workers you enjoy. All these things combined can make a huge difference.
2. Be good at your job
A lot of people are mediocre at their job, and make no effort to improve at their work. If you are really good at what you do, there’s a lot of leeway. You will get better work assignments, more interesting projects, more autonomy, more control over your schedule. If you have a hobby or passion project, maybe you can become so good at it that you’ll get a new career. Perhaps instead of investing $5,000 into the stock market, you should invest that money in a class or certification that will get you a better job. The returns to human capital often dwarf the returns available in the capital markets.
I believe being Financially Independent gives you an awesome negotiating position.
- Living paycheck-to-paycheck means that losing your job will cause you to lose your car, get evicted, run into debt, etc.
- Having an emergency fund means that you could work on finding a better job for 3-6 months.
- Being Financially Independent means that you don't have to do anything if you don't want to, because you have the money to support you and your decisions.
We're all gonna make it.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
My Workouts for the Week (9/2/15-15/2/15)
Monday 9th February 2015:
Legs
Made a focus on my quads today as they are lacking (especially compared in strength against my hamstrings) and also my hamstrings were a tad sore from the weekend football. Went to the gym at around 830pm and it was bloody packed! So decided just to get in, pump out some sets and get out. Going to go first thing in the mornings instead of late at night from now on to avoid these crowds
So here was my workout for Monday:
Quad Extensions: 4 sets of 8, really focused on the contractions.
Leg press: 4 sets of 10, 120kg and made sure to go deep and get the full range of motion.
Seated Hamstring curls: 3 sets of 8, hamstrings were a bit tight/sore so didn't go overboard with them.
All in all a short and sharp session for a Monday night when the gym was packed to the rafters.
Tuesday 10th February 2015:
Chest and Triceps
Went to the gym later on Tuesday at 10pm and there was a lot more benches free and a lot less people which was nice, so it looks like this might be a regular thing!
So here was my workout for Tuesday:
DB Bench Press: 4 Sets of 8, really focused on slow, controlled movements.
Barbell Bench Press: 3 sets of 10. Did a lower weight (60kg) but pumped out reps for a good pump.
Flat Bench Flys: 2 sets of 10. Focused on the contraction of the muscle.
Cable Flys: 4 sets of 10. Man I just love cable flys.
Tricep Pushdowns: 4 sets of 8.
Tricep Extension: 4 sets of 6
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Back and Biceps
Hit the gym for an early morning session, feels weird yet good being up so early in the morning, will hopefully do this more often!
Here's my workout log for wednesday:
Lat Pull downs: 4 sets of 8, Lat pull downs would have to be one of my favourite excercises besides Cable flys
Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8
Seated rows: 3 sets of 10
One arm rows: 3 sets of 8
Barbell Bicep Curls: 4 sets of 8
Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 10
Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 7
Thursday 12th February 2015
Shoulders
Went real late after my football training so the gym was practically empty for once! Busted out a quick shoulder session to finish my workout cycle.
DB Shoulder presses: 4 sets of 7
Military Presses: 3 sets of 8
Lateral raises: 3 sets of 10, love the contraction on the lateral raises.
Front raises: 3 sets of 10
Friday 13th February 2015
Didn't manage to go to the gym, had a day off work so played golf and chilled with some good mates at night, and managed to avoid spending too much at the pub!
Saturday 14th February 2015
Again didn't end up going to the gym, lounged around home and watched the Australian's flog England at the World Cup!
Sunday 15th February 2015
Legs
Legs again! Rested and roaring to go, so I decided to smash out my wheels !
Squats: 4 sets of 6
Leg press: 3 sets of 10
Quad Extensions: 4 sets of 8
Seated Hamstring curls: 4 sets of 8
Calf Raises: 4 sets of 12 (Would kill for some bigger Calves!)
Hope everyone had a good week!
We're all gonna make it.
Legs
Made a focus on my quads today as they are lacking (especially compared in strength against my hamstrings) and also my hamstrings were a tad sore from the weekend football. Went to the gym at around 830pm and it was bloody packed! So decided just to get in, pump out some sets and get out. Going to go first thing in the mornings instead of late at night from now on to avoid these crowds
So here was my workout for Monday:
Quad Extensions: 4 sets of 8, really focused on the contractions.
Leg press: 4 sets of 10, 120kg and made sure to go deep and get the full range of motion.
Seated Hamstring curls: 3 sets of 8, hamstrings were a bit tight/sore so didn't go overboard with them.
All in all a short and sharp session for a Monday night when the gym was packed to the rafters.
Tuesday 10th February 2015:
Chest and Triceps
Went to the gym later on Tuesday at 10pm and there was a lot more benches free and a lot less people which was nice, so it looks like this might be a regular thing!
So here was my workout for Tuesday:
DB Bench Press: 4 Sets of 8, really focused on slow, controlled movements.
Barbell Bench Press: 3 sets of 10. Did a lower weight (60kg) but pumped out reps for a good pump.
Flat Bench Flys: 2 sets of 10. Focused on the contraction of the muscle.
Cable Flys: 4 sets of 10. Man I just love cable flys.
Tricep Pushdowns: 4 sets of 8.
Tricep Extension: 4 sets of 6
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Back and Biceps
Hit the gym for an early morning session, feels weird yet good being up so early in the morning, will hopefully do this more often!
Here's my workout log for wednesday:
Lat Pull downs: 4 sets of 8, Lat pull downs would have to be one of my favourite excercises besides Cable flys
Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8
Seated rows: 3 sets of 10
One arm rows: 3 sets of 8
Barbell Bicep Curls: 4 sets of 8
Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 10
Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 7
Thursday 12th February 2015
Shoulders
Went real late after my football training so the gym was practically empty for once! Busted out a quick shoulder session to finish my workout cycle.
DB Shoulder presses: 4 sets of 7
Military Presses: 3 sets of 8
Lateral raises: 3 sets of 10, love the contraction on the lateral raises.
Front raises: 3 sets of 10
Friday 13th February 2015
Didn't manage to go to the gym, had a day off work so played golf and chilled with some good mates at night, and managed to avoid spending too much at the pub!
Saturday 14th February 2015
Again didn't end up going to the gym, lounged around home and watched the Australian's flog England at the World Cup!
Sunday 15th February 2015
Legs
Legs again! Rested and roaring to go, so I decided to smash out my wheels !
Squats: 4 sets of 6
Leg press: 3 sets of 10
Quad Extensions: 4 sets of 8
Seated Hamstring curls: 4 sets of 8
Calf Raises: 4 sets of 12 (Would kill for some bigger Calves!)
Hope everyone had a good week!
We're all gonna make it.
Friday, 13 February 2015
My 5 Fitness Goals for 2015
I know it's already a month into 2015 already but better late then never to write down my fitness goals for this year!
1. Weigh over 95kg by the end of the year (Currently at 88kg). Would love to finally crack the 90kg barrier and consistently stay above 90kg.
2. Improve my 1RM on my Bench to 100kg. I just want to be able to say with confidence I can bench 100kg !
3. Be able to squat over 100kg
4. Improve Flexabilty, so I can finally touch my toes!
5. Be able to preform a muscle up
We're all gonna make it
1. Weigh over 95kg by the end of the year (Currently at 88kg). Would love to finally crack the 90kg barrier and consistently stay above 90kg.
2. Improve my 1RM on my Bench to 100kg. I just want to be able to say with confidence I can bench 100kg !
3. Be able to squat over 100kg
4. Improve Flexabilty, so I can finally touch my toes!
5. Be able to preform a muscle up
We're all gonna make it
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
6 tracks for the Gym in February
Here are the current songs keeping me going at the gym!
5. Pendulum - Witchcraft (An old one but a good one!)
Pretty much Drum & Bass for this month, let me know what you think and what songs you're listening to lately!
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