Thought for the Day

BE MAN OF ACTION!


Theodore Roosevelt once said ,

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. "

This really doesn't need anything added to it. It has been an inspiration to me since I first came across it. Are there areas in your life you need to "step into the arena" ?

So many things can dissuade us from taking action. So often it can be what I call the "paralysis of analysis", where you spend so much time weighing the pros and cons that the window of opportunity closes. I am not advocating a "leap before you look mindset" but rather encouraging those who have a tendency to sit on the fence to jump into the fray.

Maybe you need to start your "prepping" for the unforseen, maybe it's that project around the house, maybe it's taking that all important first step toward more quality time with family, or maybe it's buckling down and doing your daily devotions. Whatever the case may be, get started and make it happen!

Ramblings from the Range

Soon I will post a review on the EAA Witness. For now enjoy the video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axYN_YuuWUc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The Patriot Workout

"Tactical"

4 rounds for time of
25 sandbag thrusters (75#/35#)
25 pullups
run 1/4mi

scale as needed
Post time to comments

Thoughts on 2012

So here we are wrapping up the old year and a new year is upon us. 2012 is a crossroads in so many ways.

For starters, it is an election year. This undoubtedly will be the most important and pivotal election in our lifetimes. In eleven months the people of this country will either embrace liberty or tyranny. This country can ill afford another 4 years of the current administration. Considering how radically socialistic the policies have been going into an election year, most assuredly things will take a monumental step toward the loss of personal freedoms if this administration is given another 4 years.

For starters, preparations for radical anti-gun legislation have been taking place for some time. For instance, the State Department has been trying the push the ratification of the UN Small Arms treaty which would pretty much nullify the 2nd Amendment. Two Supreme Corurt Justices have been appointed by our current President. Both Sotamayor and Kagan are well known for having anti-gun philosophies.
Even the First Lady has promised if re-elected there would be decisions made that would "Impact our country for generations to come."

While to some this may seem trivial,
I would submit for consideration that an armed citizenry is the ultimate deterrant to the encroachment by the state upon individual personal freedoms.

The CHRISTIAN values that this country was founded on are discouraged, made light of and even nearly outlawed. We are told to be tolerant but attacks upon traditional values are at an all-time high and are ever increasing. Apparently tolerance is a one way street.

The President criticized the American people for "clinging to their guns and religion". Well, I do PROUDLY cling to my guns and faith, as this is what made this country great.

If you value your freedom of religion and desire to have the means to protect this and other personal freedoms, I urge you to make your voice heard in November.

Failure is NOT an option

This poster pic is a couple of years old(it's 235 years now), but point is well made.

From Ours to Yours

Merry Christmas to all and God Bless!

Patriot Workout: "Shotgun"

For time:
Run 1.5 mi then complete 50 of each if the following:
Benchpress bwt
Deadlift bwt
Pullups
Boxjumps (24"/20")
Steps of walking lunge
Situps

Scale as needed. Post time to comments.

Notes: bwt is the abbreviation for bodyweight