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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

I’ve had a job ad for carpenter up for a few weeks now. $30/hr, health insurance, paid time off and a gas card. I’ve had zero hits.

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3 years

Alcohol doesn’t make you happy, it makes you numb. Hiking makes you happy. Do more hiking.

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2 years

I lived off-grid up in the mountains for 4 years, here’s what I learned: 1. Solar panes are not enough. 2. Chores are good for your soul. 3. Winter is brutal, be prepared. 4. Keep the pantry stocked. 5. Off grid is overrated, community is more important.

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Brandon

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2 years

Just sold my house, bout to build a new one, doing most of it myself. I got 4 kids at home my wife and I homeschool. I co-own a construction company with 20+ employees. I train 6 days a week running, biking or swimming + 2 days doing weights. I don’t do well with idle time.

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3 years

My wife found this old pic on the left. I honestly didn’t even recognize myself but I recognized the shame and guilt I felt. I was so miserable. Struggling with alcoholism and so much self doubt. Nothing changed other than my decisions, found ways to make gains & kept rolling.

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2 years

Kids today will never know how cool ESPN was before Disney. Eating breakfast with Stuart Scott, would watch Sports Center sometimes twice before school. Colin Cowherd on ESPN radio was prime. Listened on ride in every day when I got a car. It was all sports and humor. No woke

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Brandon

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3 years

Yesterday I ran a 5:50 mile. First one ever under 6 min. 8 years ago I was pushing 300 lbs, too fat to enjoy any physical activity and too ashamed to get my butt on the trail or in the gym. There is no quick fix for fat and lazy, change starts with the power of your decisions.

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3 years

Old Me: 100 lbs overweight, no self control, struggling with alcoholism Friend: ..... New Me: Lowest weight since HS, looking strong, training 3-4 days per week. Friend:”You look good dude, just worried that you’re lifestyle isn’t sustainable” Seriously bro? 🤦‍♂️

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Brandon

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2 years

Drove past this in my neighborhood today, haven’t met this guy yet but I feel like I need to.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Same daughter, different dad. Different decisions. Different priorities. Different actions. Different confidence.

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Brandon

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2 years

Here’s a few of the cabins we’ve built over the years. Which one would you choose?

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1 year

At the Mariners game. Guy behind us is yelling at the top of his lungs. It’s annoying but really bothering my younger son. I’m thinking great gotta deal with this jerk all night. Out of nowhere he shows up and hands my son a baseball signed by one of the M’s. He’s like “I

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2 years

Wife got up at 5AM to go lift in her friends garage gym. I can’t tell you how proud I am of her. At one point, I thought we were done. Depression had its hooks so deep that I feared it would take her forever. God is bigger than our depression and by his grace we’re still goin!

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3 years

My brother is trying hard to get me to move out near him in Texas. I have been look and there’s a lot of really nice land out there. But damn, where do you get views like this in Texas?

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2 years

Yesterday my wife took our 11 year old son to the public library to get his library card. The librarian told him his account was private. She/her said he needed to give permission for his parents to have access to his account. He’s 11. These people are creeps.

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1 year

I was a big dude. I told myself that I carried the weight well. I was tall and had broad shoulders, so 290 was ok. Fact was, I was miserable. It hurt to bend over and tie my shoes. I used to google before and after photos of people’s fitness transformation, I needed proof it

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Brandon

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2 years

Just spent $3800 on a whole beef for the year. 750 lbs hanging weight. Local farm up the valley. Paid $5/lb and seemed fair for this local market. What are you paying per pound for your beef?

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Brandon

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1 year

Meet Korban, walked up to a project and asked for a job about 5 years ago. He was 18, working as a hotel maid. We had a project next door. He said “I need a man’s job. I saw you guys building and I decided I wanted to do that. So here I am” Hired on the spot. He’s killin it.

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Brandon

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3 years

Sat in my truck for a min before entering the gym today to gather resolve. Illegal state mask mandates are back. I was prepared to cancel my membership if they forced one on me. I was the only one maskless, nobody said a word but the guy who fist bumped me and removed his own.

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3 years

10 unbroken pull-ups today. I have to love the 300 pound version of me. He took the first step. But damn, I’m so much stronger than that guy.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

How zombie proof is your house? This 22’ sliding barndoor closes off the downstairs, making it totally secure when the owners are away. This is still the coolest project I’ve gotten to build, but we have another container home lined up for this fall. It will be equally awesome.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Same guy. Different choices.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

I know some guys who refuse to watch their own kids. Their wife never gets a break from parenting. This is the weakest beta move ever. Dont care what job you got, moms work harder. That said, after she gets away for a day or two, I get a fresh perspective on how awesome she is.

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Brandon

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3 years

Student loans were crushing me. My excuse to turn to booze to relieve the pressure. It made things worse. I spiraled into the worst, 300lb version of myself. Things changed when I took ownership. I hustled & did hard things. Paid off my loans & got healthy. Kill excuses.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

What’s the longest you’ve ever fasted? Did it benefit you?

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Brandon

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3 years

There was a time I thought I would never do a pull-up again. It hit me how fat I was, hated it. I have lost 100 lbs, gained 10 back in muscle in 8 yrs since. I had still been too afraid to try. I didn’t want to fail again. I just knocked out 16. Another strength training win.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

8 months

Killer sunset tonight, pic didn’t do it justice. The whole valley was glowing pink.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

1 year

Finally reached football dad status… Been waiting for this.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

On the way to the hospital, when my wife went into labor with our second child, I stopped at McDonald’s drive through. Not that guy anymore and blessed she’s still with me. I had a wake up call and I knew I could not lead my family down that road. Now I lead them up mountains!

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

2013: Drunk. Running from my responsibilities. Hurt to tie my shoes. Would get hot sweaty just breathing. I was a slob. 2021: In control. Meeting responsibilities head on. Doing hard things intentionally. Hitting the gym, trail, bike and slopes. Best part, I feel fantastic!

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Some of the custom homes we’ve built the past few years. Which one you choosing?

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

Used to play fantasy football. Tonight I ran a commercial on Monday Night football. Playing different games.

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Brandon

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3 years

We live off solar power on a mountain. My homeschooled daughter is taking guitar lessons from her teacher some 600 miles away. She’s talking via high speed Starlink satellite internet on a chrome book that cost less than a load of groceries. Technology can be so amazing.

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3 years

I was 10 years old when my dad quit his 2 jobs of Garbage Man by day, Gas Station Manager by night. Started a small construction company in Oregon. It failed. Moved to WA, and he started another. Never gave up and that company is now 21 years in biz. Blessed to work with him.

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3 years

Woke up to find out @ZachHomol is kicked off @Twitter ? Zach brings men together Zach helped me get my temper in check Zach showed me tools to control my emotions Zach inspired me to stop being a loner and build community Zach is a friend, a good man and should be on @Twitter

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@theEnkidude

1 year

9 years ago, 28 years old, I quit my corporate construction job to partner with my dad and build custom homes. In that 9 years we’ve built 56 custom homes. No two the same. He’s close to hanging it up but we’re on a roll now, I think we got 100 together.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

Getting a reputation for building on some of the most difficult properties around. Used to be frustrated that we weren’t getting easy jobs, but it required us to develop the skills needed to build anywhere. Now that reputation is winning us the best jobs we’ve ever had.

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3 years

What happened to counterculture ? Where are the punks rockers? The underground? The defiant youth? I feel like it’s me to be honest, a dad of 4, loves my wife, trying to live a natural healthy life. This feels radical in today’s culture.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

1 year

Wife surprised me with some slightly stoopid concert tix. We out here getting sunburned. She’s the greatest.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

When I first moved up to the mountain, my new neighbors were some pretty seasoned and salty men who’d been up here for a few decades. They told me I couldn’t call myself a true mountain native until I lived up here through 3 winters. Going on my 4th winter, still off grid.

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3 years

My 4 year old wants to play Simon Says with his older siblings but he calls it Science Says. Child yelling Science Says hop on one leg. Science says spin in circles. Science says close your eyes. Thought it was funny until I realized we all been playing that game for 18 months.

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Brandon

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3 years

Double chin, gluttonous, no self control and looking for a pity party anywhere I could find one. What changed? I wanted to enjoy life, I made the decision to go and do things I wanted instead of hoping for change. Lost nearly 100lbs, gained confidence & joy. Just move baby.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Crazy how many ancient cultures have stories and accounts of giants. Do you think giants actually existed?

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

@zachhomol_ When I was 7, playing “eye spy” in the car, I told my mom there were angels all around us. Seconds later we T-boned a truck that pulled in front of us, going like 55 mph. I had to be life flighted to the hospital for internals, mom and siblings took the ambulance. Still here!

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Brandon

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3 years

Up at 3:30 to go run up a mountain. I made a friend recently through church. Guy just retired from the Marines. Dude is a badass, so when he invited me I jumped at the chance. This is the only time in my life I’ve been in shape to randomly do a half marathon with 2 days notice

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Brandon

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3 years

I’m a builder, have 25 employees, do about $5M/yr in custom homes. 2020 had me done. Tank empty. Biz partner left after getting us sued on a failed project. Personal life on the rocks. Finishing ‘21 as one of my best years personally and in business, appreciate you @zachhomol_

Zach Homol

@zachhomol_

3 years

I coach 2 people a quarter Interested in applying? Shoot me a DM with what you are building or want to build My services aren't for everyone... I know the exact people I'm able to help I only work with people I know I can help I don't want to waste my time or yours...

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Brandon

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1 year

Putting my boys to bed last night, I tell them they need to stay in their room. “Mommy just got home from a trip and we’re going to spend some time together” My 5 year old goes “oh like romance stuff” The kid gets it.

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Brandon

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1 year

Fit dad > fat dad Trust me, it’s worth the work.

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Brandon

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2 years

My daughter want to open a bakery called “Bake My Day” She’s in baking class at homeschool co-op. Making cupcakes, scones and cinnamon rolls already. She’s 9 and she’ll be a business owner before most people graduate high school. I will 100% finance it. I love cinnamon rolls.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

As a young dad I struggled with immature & non-constructive habits. I realized I had to put these behind me or watch my children repeat them enthusiastically. They copy everything I do with 10x the energy. Self control is worth copying, the cold helps me build it. 7 min today.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Starts as someone’s dream. Then it’s a plan, put down on paper. Last it’s our job, as builders, to make it reality.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

11 months

Walked out to get in my truck after work, this teenager across the street was waiving me down. He’s like “hey I’m try to load up this couch but don’t know how to use this thing (ratchet strap). Can you help me?” I played it cool, but I had been waiting for this my whole life.

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Brandon

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3 years

Had a nice sunset dip this evening. 30 pounds of ice in 100 gallons of water. 7 min in the water. Was exactly what I needed to cap a hectic day. Nothing brings stillness like the ice. It helps me be the husband/dad I wanna be, building control over reaction and emotions.

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Brandon

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1 year

Don’t sleep on Oregon. It’s central region is an incredible, volcano shaped and water carved wonderland. Rogue Gorge.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

There are millions of men out there that need a tribe. You are not alone and you’re not weird for wanting community.

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Brandon

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2 years

Some of you act like Liver King’s PED list is more important than Epstein’s client list

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Container home update, coming in hot.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

My wife still loved me when I was overweight and out of shape, but I often ask her how. I was a slob. Here she’s pregnant with our 2nd and I have a matching belly. My God, I was miserable. Being/getting in shape has made me a better husband and father. And a better lover 🔥🔥

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Brandon

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2 years

As a young man I wanted only 1 thing. I was married 2 weeks after I turned 24, we had our first son 1 week before I turned 25. I didn’t have all my shit together. Made lots of mistakes, acted a fool plenty of times. But nothing will push you to be your best like being a dad.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

Country life: on our dirt road last night, neighbor I dont know well stops me. Quick intro then he goes on about the clouds and climate this & that. Then I ask if he ever heard of weather modification. Looks at me for a sec then asks “do you wanna come over & smoke some weed?”

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

I am determined to get a six pack this year, yes for vanity sake, also for a stronger core in general. I’ve been stepping up my plank game, going 3 sets of 2,3,4 minutes. Stepping times up each week. For those of you who have abs already, what are some of your go to exercises?

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3 years

What do you consider a fast 1 mile run?

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4 years

A little windy on the mountain, still worth it. I used to be 80lbs overweight, getting drunk every night, depressed and too out of shape to do the things I loved. That life sucked. Hit my first jump last night in over 12 years. Stomped it. Do hard things, they reward you.

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@theEnkidude

3 years

When my wife was going into labor with our second child, I stopped at McDonald’s on the way to the hospital. That was the biggest I ever got, pushing 290. Eating garbage, feeling like garbage. Feel so much better at a healthy weight, being an active fun dad.

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Brandon

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3 years

No lie is worse than the ones we tell ourselves. In 2014 I was so overweight that my wedding ring no longer fit, had to get a new one. Told myself it was ok, I wasn’t to blame, it just happens as you get older. My whole body was swollen from alcohol abuse. I hurt all over.

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Brandon

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3 years

I am fired up today! 8 high school athletes showed up to the group weights program I have been running. The original 4 said “coach we recruited”. Positivity is contagious. We are building strong men up in this weight room.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Fed can say whatever they want about inflation but to build a house you have to use someone like me, a contractor. I can tell you for a fact that since 2014 the cost to build a new home has more than doubled. Best way to save for a house is in assets. Cash won’t hold anymore.

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Brandon

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3 years

Meeting a new customer today, she kept looking at me weird. Finally she asks “so how old are you” I tell her 35, she goes “wow, you look 25” Sure beats being taken for mid 40s in my late 20s, 100lbs over weight. Cut the booze, moved off-grid w/ chores, started lifting heavy.

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Brandon

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3 years

Guy on the left was: -full of self-doubt -looked for external sources of inspiration -wished he had energy to be a fun dad Guy on the right is: -full of energy and confidence -does fun things with his kids & is present -knows he has power of choice Decision is the difference

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Brandon

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1 year

This kid is going to be a master carpenter some day and that’ll just be one of tools in his chest. 7 years old and already a hard worker. Trying to build this home more intentionally with my sons, taking the time to teach & show them how and why we build things.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

Is it possible to be jacked and an endurance athlete?

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1 year

Potential client: “our contractor went out of business, will you give us a quote to build our house” Me: provides estimate Client: “that’s 3x what our first contractor told us” Me: “the one who went out of business?” Client: “….oh….yah”

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Brandon

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3 years

This version of myself is dead. I loved to be comfortable, sit/chill, eat comfort food and drink booze until I couldn’t feel the self loathing. I have to kill this alter ego of myself every morning, hopping into that cold water and slaying comfort. No gains are made in comfort.

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Brandon

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3 years

Just had the best billing month for my biz. Around $500k grossed. Beginning of the year I was ready throw in the towel from stress alone. On a Hail Mary I DM’d @zachhomol_ to get coaching. Best decision I ever made. Helped me get on track mentally, spiritually and physically.

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Brandon

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3 years

Feed your soul.

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Brandon

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3 years

I have a foundation poured for an out building I’m making into a home gym this spring. I got my equipment early though, good deal from my bro-in-law. Asked my wife if it was cool setting it up in the living room. “Where else you gonna put it?” She replied. Love her. #homegym

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Brandon

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2 years

Overhead a mom tell her young son “you’d be fit if you were active” No lady, he’d be fit if you were active.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

As @mikeddonatelli crossed the Ironman finish line, the announcer said: “Michael Donatelli, you are an Ironman! A strong Ironman.” And he is, dude crushed it today. Gave me so much energy every time we saw each other on the course.

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Brandon

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2 years

I hated when my dad would talk to me in old folk sayings. But now I’m always saying crap like: “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” & “honey catches more flies than vinegar” It’s a lot more fun to speak this way, maybe the world needs more Old Man Sayings. Got any good ones?

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3 years

What I mean by “off grid” and “solar powered mountain man”. Check out this video on my off-grid setup powered by @outbacksolar and @BluePlanet_Tech .

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

2 years

Weighed in at 289 in the first pic, had just went to the doc for Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease or GERD. Read the side effects of Prilosec he wanted to start me on. I decided that wasn’t me. Weighed in at 184 yesterday. Haven’t had GURD for a few years now. Pics 8 years apart

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@theEnkidude

3 years

Trying to demo and rebuild this lakefront cabin. No road in, might have to barge in equipment and materials to avoid tearing up the shoreline. We build on some of the toughest sights around Lake Wenatchee and Lake Chelan, it makes the job a lot of fun.

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Brandon

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2 years

My wife is a stay home mom. Her last paycheck came from nannying a few months after we married. She homeschools our 4 children and is on the board of our local homeschool co-op. I’ve tried to cover for her when she’s been w/ her sick grandma. Her job is def harder than mine.

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2 years

Customer dropped off a signed contract and took the liberty to knock 2% off my fee in blue ink and left their initials. Maybe as some negotiating tactic but that kinda game doesn’t sit right with me. It ain’t easy to turn dow a half-mil project, he knows it. Told him no thanks.

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3 years

This was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Which means it was amazing. Do hard things, they come with rewards. The amount of fear I had to push through to scramble and climb to the top of this mountain was no joke. But I would not give in, I had to stand on the peak!

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3 years

#trailrunning is the best way to do cardio

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3 years

Majestic full moon at sunrise this morning. Can’t have a bad day.

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3 years

My recent grocery bills have been astronomical. 4 kids will do that tho. Decided I need to start farming, raise some cows maybe on my 10 acres. I found hiring a fitness coach to be life changing and a fantastic investment. Anyone know a good ranching coach? Is that a thing?

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3 years

I guess I am now a mountain guide. Leading a group of men over this trail Saturday. Buddy asked if I’d lead a group with him for his wife and her friends for her birthday in sept. That one will be interesting. So you wanna hike the Enchantments? Hit me up!

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3 years

Closed a land deal today. Figured I’d share the details: Bought property 2 years ago with for $15k, put $3k down and the owner carried the contract at $300/month. Decided to sell the property now that it’s a long term capital gain. Closed today on the sale, $67k. Do the math!

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3 years

Don’t be intimidated by the long road, it’s the only path that will take you far. Exactly 8 years difference. 290lbs vs 190lbs. I was tired of not doing fun things. I made them harder in my mind, neglecting my body and diet. The difference is the choice to do the hard things.

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3 years

This feels good! Time to buy new shorts. My goals have changed from weight loss to building muscle. I’m trying to bulk back up a bit but I am pushing 100lbs of weight loss. Eating 4K calories a day, 200g of protein, still dropping.

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3 years

Thinking about a mens retreat where we just play pickup hoops for like 4 days straight.

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3 years

I remember the call, grace period was up & I owed $1800/month in student loans. I tried to numb my disillusionment with booze. A lot of it. Got fat & depressed. Then I decided to do something. I lost my weight and hustled flipping homes until I paid off my loans. Action wins.

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2 years

Our wives got us. I had a new shirt hanging in my closet yesterday, wore it to work without question. Kept it on after the gym, then to dinner with friends where we all realized we’d been duped. Wives thought they thought they were so funny.

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1 year

“I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world of men. I must break away and get out into the mountains to learn the news.” -John Muir

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1 year

Putting the finishing touches on another lake house. Decking, railings and siding getting buttoned up. We’re almost to paint and hope to turn this place over to the owners to enjoy this summer.

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Brandon

@theEnkidude

3 years

That time of year again. When I first saw @zachhomol_ on twitter he was doing this cold work. The first time I tried it I barely got 1 minute. That was a slippery slope into some serious personal development work. Got in a solid 10 min barefoot snow walk today. Just starting!

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3 years

Are y’all really surprised people trust an honest podcaster more than the bought and paid for pharma-politicians?

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4 years

Mother-in-law: What are you training for? Me: Life

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