For every tenth episode (10, 20, 30, & 40) we’ll dive in deep with a member of our own Core4. This time, Ryan talks about his life and how our 4 pillars of masculinity developed for him. Here’s what he talks about: He grew up in the church Has lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life (Aurora) but lived … Read More
Podcast Episode 9 – Pete Stancato from Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym
Core4Life Podcast #9 – Featuring Pete Stancato – Founder of Nosotros rock climbing gym in Lakewood and Cleveland Bourbon: Cleveland Bourbon beDRIVEN: Pete had worked a series of jobs before opening a rock climbing gym. From sales to social work and youth ministry he always felt that people didn’t want to talk with him. He wanted to start a business where people wanted … Read More
Thoughts from Sabbatical
The beChill pillar reminds us to relax and not take ourselves too seriously. Smell the roses, laugh, and just enjoy this gift of life we have been given. I am on a sabbatical from work for the month of June and have been trying to “chill” as much as possible. I work for a company that understands the need to … Read More
Flex Your Brain Muscles
It’s no secret that the four of us like working out together. It’s great for keeping our bodies strong and healthy. After all, these dad bods don’t make themselves! That’s why we focus one of our Core 4 pillars on physical fitness – beFIT. But there’s actually more to our pillar than just physical fitness. We also want to devote … Read More
Podcast Episode 8 – Life in Quarantine & “Act Like Men”
In this episode (recorded on Zoom during the height of Ohio’s quarantine) we discuss how we’ve been trying to live out our Core Four pillars even in quarantine. We also begin talking through the book “Act Like Men: 40 days to Biblical Manhood“ Podcast Transcription: Have you ever thought about making podcast with thought, probably too hard to get started. … Read More
Core4Life Book Review
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings–and Life By: Laura Vanderkam When your boss recommends a book for you to read, it’s usually in your best interest to at least give it a cursory review. Out of the three books he recommended, I chose Vanderkam’s because it was the shortest. As … Read More
Week 23 Workouts
As a group, we like to workout together. Meeting together to workout weekly has become a regular part of our routine over the past 2+ years. The morning workout crew constantly changes due to schedules and interest level but if two of us are interested, then we make it happen about 2-3 times per week year-round – even in the … Read More
Podcast Episode 7 – Joe Weigel
We welcome Joe Weigel on our podcast today. He is a firefighter for Brimfield township and former CrossFit Games competitor, as well as a husband, father, and one of the most driven people we know. Bourbon: Old Grand-Dad 114 –https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/home beFIT: After missing out on the 2010 CrossFit games Joe got to work and qualified for the National CrossFit Games … Read More
Who Will Hold You Accountable?
I know people that are naturally driven to get things done. They prioritize their goals and stop at nothing to reach them. When they commit to a new craft, they tackle it with passion and always see it through to the end. These are the types of people that sign up for a marathon by themselves and train for countless … Read More