So you're an entrepreneur in town and clearly do not have A TON of time to exercise. But you want to feel strong (and look gooooooooooooood). Try this.
First. Go and buy an Iron Gym pull up bar. That shit costs like $25 bucks and will be the best investment you can make for your health (besides a pair of running shoes).
Then. Try this: Durkin’s Pull-up Workout for Maximum Beastingness
5 Days Per Week. ALWAYS TAKE WEEKENDS OFF. Weekends are for relaxation, work, and whatever else may bring you happiness.
Now, let's define a PULL-UP: a pull-up is when you start with your arms fully extended (not that half bent arm bullshit) and “pull-up” to place your chin above the bar. Practice good form and you will soon become a machine!
WORKOUT #1: 50 Pull Ups It’s simple. Do 50 pull-ups. Anyway you’d like. The only rule is the LEAST you can do at once is 3. You can do five equal reps of 10, 10 equal reps of 5, or one set of 15, one set of 10, four sets of 4, and one set of 9. It’s up to you. Just get your ass to 50. It’s a good thing you’re a machine and don’t give a shit about pain.
WORKOUT #2: 1-2-3-4-5-…-… rest, 1-2-3-4-5…-… rest, Do 1 pull-up, then rest for 20 seconds. Do 2 pull-ups, then rest for 20 seconds. Do 3, then rest for 20 seconds. Etc. Repeat while increasing by 1 pull-up each time until muscle failure. Then rest five minutes. Repeat this process for 3 sets. Your total number of pull-ups will likely decrease with each set, but this is A-okay! That is what should happen! No worries. You are an animal.
WORKOUT #3: 2-4-6-8-10-8-6-4-2 Do exactly what you think this one means. And do it with a smile on your face.
WORKOUT #4: Rinse, Repeat, Rinse, Repeat Max out. Then divide by two. Repeatedly do that specific number of reps + 1 with 90 second breaks in between. Keep repeating until you cannot do any more sets. Then relax and smoke a cigarette.
Workout #5: THE BEAST Max out to your maximum capacity. Then repeat any one of the four workouts above that you had the most difficult time with. You will soon become a dominator, slaying terrible creatures in your waking days and nights. And you’ll look great doing it.
To all young entrepreneurs in Boston. If you don't know of Bill Warner, you should. Bill Warner is a leader in Boston, has founded very successful companies, and is just a stand up great guy who I respect. I've only met him a few times, but I've studied him and his philosophies many times over. I've met many entrepreneurs who are great entrepreneurs. And then I've met entrepreneurs who are not only great entrepreneurs, but who also stand for something. Men with philosophies that guide their lives. Bill is one of these men.
And to make it easy on you, I've decided to put together what I believe to be Bill Warner's best learning videos and articles to help you as a young startuper get... well... started.
1. Video: Bill Warner and "How to Build a Startup Company from the Heart"
For all you efficiency, speed demons out there starting businesses.
I once had a mouse without a back button. Now I have a mouse WITH a back button (and a forward button as well). I bought one as a result of seeing my friend use his mouse with a back button. It allowed him to insanely quickly rifle forward and backward throughout the interwebs. And if you love efficiency and speed (like me), you MUST drop that old mouse of yours and pick up one with a backward and forward button. Once you do, you'll never go back. Trust me.
I'm sure you've heard this unforgettable line before. I guarantee it. "It's not what you know. It's who you know."
It's most likely been said by someone trying to give you advice on a job search, or someone who just lovessss "networking." Telling you to remember to keep you nose to the grindstone. To keep "networking." Because "you just neverrrrr know".... that guy you met at CVS while looking for Swedish Fish and Root Beer may just very well hold the keys to your success. "It's all who you know." RIGHT?!?!
And I'm sure you've heard this one. "It's not who you know, it's WHO KNOWS YOU!" I'm not sure when it was I first started hearing this line, but it seemed to make more sense. Right?!? After all, you know a ton of people. But do they know you?
Hmmmmm. Interesting little bugger. Clever bastards. I see what they did there.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
But, let's take it one step further. I know thousands of people. And thousands of people know me. But... why don't we do the following. Let's flip the switch. Let's think QUALITY over QUANTITY. When it comes down to it, I'm a monstrous supporter of quality over quantity when it comes to connecting with others. It has always made more sense to me. "Quantity" is a fairly general term. But, let's stick with this way of thinking for the time being. Quality over quantity.
And I'll ask you this question..."Who BELIEVES in you?"
Who believes that you have something in yourself that makes you great? Who believes in you enough to know that you can help them? Help the world? Who believes in you enough to take time out of your day for others? Enough to introduce people to your most trusted friends? Your family? Your homies?
It's not who you know. It's not who knows you. It's who believes in you. Show other's why they should BELIEVE in you. And you'll find out soon enough why the best of the best don't drop lines like... "Hey mannnn... It's allll whooo youu knowwwwww." Because they're getting people to believe.
My brother and I wear the same thing, every single day. White v-neck. Dark dress pants. Black shoes. Black socks. Black belt. Like clockwork. I don't believe we have OCD. I think my mom at once probably thought we did, but I don't think she thinks that anymore. Maybe she still does. I've never really asked. Some people call it my uniform. I like the sound of that.
Well. You asked for it, and now you hath received! Durkin's uniform. On sale at your local shopping centers. Here's what to buy if you want to pimp yourself out with the nicest, most comfortable, carefree yet BUSINESS style since sliced bread (I may be biased).
1. The infamous White, V-Neck Alfani shirt Where to buy them: Macy's
Price point: 5 shirts for $19.98. That's $3.99 per shirt. Damnnnnn sonnnnnnnn!
Nothing says comfort like a white v-neck, size large. Party up top. And business down below.
2. Dark dress pants Where to buy them: K&G Fashion Superstore
Price point: 1 pair of pants for $20.00
Hands down the best place to buy dress pants. K&G is actually owned by Men's Warehouse. It is a deep-discount clothing chain that sell's really nice dress pants for cheap. Shop here in person. Their online sucks, and I'll say it to their faces.
3. Jockey boxers Where to buy them: Jockey.com
Price point: $11.00
This is definitely pound for pound the most expensive thing I wear. I would think that underwear would be the cheapest thing I buy, but it ain't, and for good reason. All boxers hath not created equally.
There is one thing that always bothers me about boxers: dumpy butt. I hate boxers that make it look like you took a dump in them. It blows my mind that companies have not figured this out yet. The Fruit of the Loom boxers I've worn before all have dumpy butt. Just too much cloth behind the ass. It makes me look like a frump. And when I'm standing in them in front of my girlfriend, it just doesn't "feel" right. So, instead, I rock these Jockey "Fashion Boxers." They sound as good as they feel. They don't cut off my balls and don't hug me too tight. And they don't have dumpy butt. I'm a big fan. Wait for Jockey.com to put these puppies on sale. That's when I bought mine.
4. Black Calvin Klein socks Where to buy them: Macy's
Price point: 4 pack for $19.98
I'm a big fan of these socks. They are long, but not long enough where they approach the knee. They cover the ankle when you want to sit with your knee on your leg like a baller. The cloth feels phenomenal. AND THEY DON'T FALL DOWN. WOW! Amazing. They last a long time, and all in all, I give them five stars out of five.
5. Black Calvin Klein Horatio Oxford Shoes Where to buy them: Calvin Klein online
Price Point: $130. Damn. Shit's expensive.
I believe I buy my shoes at Off-Broadway. I can't remember, but I think that is where. Either way, I always buy the same shoe: Calvin Klein Men's Horatio Oxford. I really dislike wide shoes that look like you're wearing boats on your feet. I also really dislike funky shoes that have way too much shit going on. I like simplicity. Black dress shoes. With laces. A nice heal. Something I can put the shoe shine to that goes over real nicely. Something that breaks in as if you're wearing socks, but that has that heal click that reminds you you're rocking the shoe. That type of shit. And that is this shoe. I'm a big fan.
6. Black Dockers belt Where to buy them: Kohls
Price point: $18.00
I like really simple, black belts with a silver colored buckle. I've seen a lot of people rock some really crazy funky belts. Maybe that's their thing. But it's not mine. Go with a simple belt with a single clip and you'll be good to go. If your belt right now has a tear in it, doesn't latch for some reason, puffs out in a specific area for no reason, or is "broken," go and buy a new belt. It's cheap, and it will make you look better. Do it up.
I've been rocking this uniform for the past three years of my life. Every. Single. Day. Except for summer. Or if for some reason shit get's f'd up. And then I don't. It is perfect. It is me. It is style and comfort, all in one. And I urge people to give it a try, or to find their own style that works for them.
My name is Ryan Durkin. I write so that I will never forget where I came from and what I stand for. I hope that this will motivate young people to realize their potential and become more productive than they ever imagined. That would make me truly happy.
My name is Ryan Durkin. I write so that I will never forget where I came from and what I stand for. I hope that this will motivate young people to realize their potential and become more productive than they ever imagined. That would make me truly happy.
