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#halloween, #shortstory, #creepystory, #spookystory This is a ‘creepy’ short story that I wrote for children. It is one of the short stories included in my first book, ‘The First Prince.’ The book was published on Amazon last year, and I have been finishing the audiobook version. This is the audio for ‘Assassin!’ a short story about a gnomish assassin who plans the perfect murder. I don’t really know what age it is appropriate for, if your kids are terrified of the dark it may not be a good choice! Or maybe it is, who knows? I would suggest listening to a few minutes of it, and maybe listening to the end before you play it for any unsuspecting children. My brother is the artist who drew the gnome and the cover for the book, you can find more of his art here: https://tylerblakeart.com/ A link to my book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8zIO8uW My Books: https://agogepub.com/ The Literate Caveman Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199812/share My Voice Over Work: https://theliteratecaveman.com/

#awarlikenoother, #pelopensianwar, #ancientsparta, #sparta, #hoplite “Come back with your shield or on it.” This was the famous saying Spartan women were supposed to have said to their men before they left for battle. Was it mere bravado, or was there more utility to the saying? And is there some wisdom in this we can apply today? Amazon Affiliate Link to A War Like no Other: https://amzn.to/479jV5K The Literate Caveman Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199812/share My Books: https://agogepub.com/ My Voice Over Work: https://theliteratecaveman.com/

#ancientgreece, #theiliad, #sparta, #spartan, #thucydides, #achilles The period I am mostly discussing today is estimated around 1200 BC, with a quick reference to the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) and an honorable mention of the Napoleonic Wars, I should have fleshed out the details on the ‘rank and file’ of the Iliad more, but what I was saying about landowners being the dominant soldiers in ancient Greece is consistent with what I have read. That did change during the Peloponnesian War, because Athens was trying to use their naval advantage over Sparta. If anyone is interested in that, I am happy to make a video about it. This short film from Adorea Olomouc represents a later period than what I mostly discuss today, but 1) their choreography is unmatched, 2) a good example of what I am trying to communicate on both the potential advantage armor can provide and on the athleticism an armored warrior could express. It is a little slow to start but hang in there, if you are at all interested in what I discussed today it is worth watching. https://youtu.be/8vYFFx4whoE?si=YaZMi1RdGe-OmMxL Amazon Associates link to the Iliad: https://amzn.to/3Q8eXiI Amazon Associates link to Thucydides (the Peloponnesian War): https://amzn.to/406rQ15 The Literate Caveman Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199812/share My Books: https://agogepub.com/ My Voice Over Work: https://theliteratecaveman.com/

#musashi, #miyamotomusashi, #bookoffiverings, #mindset, #theway In The Book of Five Rings, Musashi tells his reader that The Two Ways of a Warrior are the ways of Culture and Conflict. Culture in his time was from a Confucian ideal that had a heavy emphasis on developing the intellect. This brief video discusses some of the ideas of developing the intellect, and developing physical skills. Amazon Affiliate Link to The Book of Five Rings: https://amzn.to/48V1K5n The Literate Caveman Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199812/share My Books: https://agogepub.com/ My Voice Over Work: https://theliteratecaveman.com/

#claudius, #iclaudius, #ancientrome, #romanemperors I, Claudius, is a fiction book written by Robert Graves and published in 1936. The book is written in the first person, so it is presented as if it were the memoires of Claudius, beginning when he is young, lasting through four different Emperors of Rome, and finally leading up to the events of how he became Emperor. It’s a great book, and if you are interested in Roman history I would recommend it. Amazon Affiliate Link to I, Claudius; https://amzn.to/3PQc7Pd The Literate Caveman Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199812/share My Books: https://agogepub.com/ My Voice Over Work: https://theliteratecaveman.com/

#laconicwit, #sparta, #mindset, #herodotus, #thehistories Laconic Wit comes from ancient Sparta, and the short, often humorous responses the Spartans are famous for. I go over two examples of this today, one from when delegates from Samos visited the Spartan Senate, and another well known quote from Dionekies, when informed that the Persian arrows would block out the sun at Thermopylae. Amazon Affiliate Link to Penguin Classics edition of The Histories by Herodotus; https://amzn.to/3F81YII Amazon Affiliate Link to the Landmark edition of The Histories by Herodotus: https://amzn.to/3F7Q9Cc The Literate Caveman Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199812/share My Books: https://agogepub.com/ My Voice Over Work: https://theliteratecaveman.com/

Just a quick recap of my recent video on goal setting for the new year. agogecoach.com

#resolution #newyearsgoals #2023newyear It is that time of year again- what resolutions have you set for 2023? In this video I go over the simple strategy of setting one goal at a time. I also reveal my own resolution for 2023- the first resolution I have ever actually made! If you are a goal crushing master, you might not need this video- but you probably know someone else that does! I hope everyone has a safe and productive 2023! agogecoach.com

#glutamine, #immunehealth, #intestinalhealth, #strategiesforstrongimmunesystem Glutamine is an amino acid that has been shown to feed the immune cells in the intestinal tract. Many researchers believe that immune health starts in the gut. Supplementing with glutamine (5-10grams daily) can support a healthy intestinal lining which has a wide range of benefits. agogecoach.com

#zinc, #immunehealth, #fluseason One of the simple strategies to support immune health is to supplement with zinc. 15-30mg daily can help to promote healthy levels of zinc in the body. In this quick video we discuss: 1) Zinc supports healthy digestion 2) Zinc supports the immune system 3) Zinc supports healthy testosterone levels One thing I do not discuss in the video that is useful to know is people who sweat a lot tend to need more zinc than people who do not sweat much- so if you are someone who likes hot yoga, or anyone who spends a lot of time outside in the warmer months, supplementing with zinc might be necessary for optimal levels. Last note: do not purchase a zinc oxide! It is the least absorbable compound. agogecoach.com

#VitaminD3 #VitaminD3Benefits #VitaminD3forFlu #VitaminD3forVirus Flu season is well under way, and there are simple, inexpensive strategies you can use to help keep your immune system strong. agogecoach.com

#VitaminD3 #VitaminD3Benefits #VitaminD3forFlu #VitaminD3forVirus Flu season is well under way, and there are simple, inexpensive strategies you can use to help keep your immune system strong. agogecoach.com

#shorts Most people who say they have 15 or 20 years of experience really mean they have one year of experience, that they have been repeating over and over again. For people who are just tryiing to be in shape, this is an issue because what worked for you once will not continue to work for you endlesssly.

I got some good requests for 'your top five fitness questions' last week, here is the first one: How frequently should you exercise for optimal changes in body composition?

Giving you an opportunity to get your questions answered- I'll take the best/most interesting top five questions I get and answer them. You do not have to be a client to participate!

The deadlift is one of the most popular exercises out there. Here are some simple tips to keep your back safe and to help with your progress in the gym agogecoach.com

Lifting straps have their place- that place is not dumbbell rows or lat pulldowns! But for pulls they can be useful. Here are some quick tips to use them correctly. agogecoach.com

Range of motion is specific to velocity. This means that static range of motion does not always help with dynamic movement, and can actually lead to injury. agogecoach.com

Range of motion is specific to velocity. This means that static range of motion does not always help with dynamic movement, and can actually lead to injury. agogecoach.com

Joint health is an important issue, understanding how resistance training can help or harm the joints can do a lot to improve your quality of life agogecoach.com

There are a lot of things that make the difference between a great coach/trainer and a mediocre coach/trainer. No one sets out to be average, yet the fitness industry is overflowing with average. Here is a quick tip about a simple thing that can make a career difference- or make a huge difference if you are considering hiring a personal trainer or coach and are not sure what to look for agogecoach.com

There is a long standing and pervasive belief that if someone works out and builds muscle, they are doomed to live out the rest of their lives out of shape and overweight. This short video addresses this myth, and why it is not true. agogestrength.com

In part one of this series we talked about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of building muscle. In this video we about how hormones impact your results, which exercises are best for building muscle, and finally an old school training split that has proven results. Part One: https://youtu.be/67-lWa0MLiU agogestrength.com

The science of building muscle- regardless of the goal- can be understood and pursued if you begin with understanding the three things that have to be considered when designing and executing a training program agogestrength.com