Andrew Mark Holcomb
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I've dealt with depression for a good portion of my life. I've tried a lot of things to help, but the one that seems to have the greatest long term impact is writing. I'm hoping some of my work can somehow help someone else too.
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Training to Failure, is it Best?
If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably heard a gym bro say: “Go hard or go home.” Some people take this to heart, grinding out reps until their muscles refuse to move - that's usually me. Others swear by stopping just short of failure, keeping a few reps in the tank, or Reps in Reserve (RIR).
By Andrew Mark Holcomb12 months ago in Lifehack
Keep the Gains Coming
Building muscle as someone who has been lifting for years takes a more nuanced approach than what might work for beginners. At this stage, you’ve likely hit a brick wall when it comes to building lean muscle. Its tempting to hop on something stronger than supplements to spur on those gains, but if you've made it this far chances are you don't want to go that route and for good reason. So to continue making natural gains, consider these muscle-building tips:
By Andrew Mark Holcomb12 months ago in Lifehack
Breaking Through Plateaus
Hitting a plateau in your fitness journey is crazy frustrating and a lot of times its disheartening. You’re putting in the effort, showing up for your workouts, and sticking to your plan, finding your limits pushing hard to overcome them, yet progress seems to stall. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, or improved endurance, plateaus are unfortunately a natural part of the process. The good news? With some thoughtful adjustments, you can push past these barriers and get your progress back on track. Here’s why plateaus happen and how to overcome them.
By Andrew Mark Holcomb12 months ago in Lifehack
From Burnout to Balance
So our society glorifies the grind, especially America. Where pushing through exhaustion is worn like a badge of honor. Ask any American how they've been and we'll be all too happy to tell you how busy we are. But what if we’re getting it all wrong? In 2025, the conversation around health and wellness is starting to shift. It’s not just about kale smoothies or hitting the gym five times a week anymore—it’s about finding balance, nurturing mental health, and embracing self-care as a necessity, not a luxury. Lets say it again YOU DON'T HAVE TO EARN A RIGHT TO SELF CARE. So let’s talk about how you can ride the wave of this self-care revolution and reclaim your health, both inside and out.
By Andrew Mark Holcomb12 months ago in Lifehack
The 7 Step Morning Routine That Will Transform Your Health (and Mindset) in 2025
We all know how important health is—but it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and endless "miracle" trends that are often more harmful than good. It’s easy to get lost in the noise, right? But what if I told you that transforming your health doesn’t have to involve endless hours at the gym or crazy and extreme diets? What if you could start your day with just 7 1-2 minute steps—a short, manageable commitment to completely reshape -your mindset and body?
By Andrew Mark Holcombabout a year ago in Longevity
What Management Doesn't Want You to Know
When I made my way into senior leadership I came in with a mission to make things better. The way I see it (and the way research has it) the better things are for the employees the better things will be for the business. It seemed so simple, we all go somewhere for most of the day and do work so that we can afford to do it all over again, so why should we be miserable the whole time? Lets research ways to make this a better place to work that will also increase the bottom line. I could get on my soap box here about all the various ways that a business can give their employees an incredible experience and double their profits, but the truth is that stepping into upper management with any sort of dreams is like being thrust into a less bloody Game of Thrones.
By Andrew Mark Holcomb2 years ago in Journal
Does God Hate Me?
A lot of people who wear the title “Christian” as a banner to their own virtue and morality seem to be the very ones who put others off of church. Don’t get me wrong, I think we’re all a little self-righteous from time to time. I know I am. That’s just part of the human experience, but some times the most vocal individuals really lean into it.
By Andrew Mark Holcomb2 years ago in Journal
Forgiveness Always Costs
For years I took forgiveness for granted. Not that I didn’t appreciate it, not that I wasn’t thankful, but I never understood that forgiveness always comes with a cost. I know that may sound strange to some of us, especially those of us who grew up in church hearing about the “free gift of salvation”.
By Andrew Mark Holcomb2 years ago in Journal
Don't believe in the Jesus you made, believe in the who He says He is
Don’t believe in and worship the god you want Him to be, believe and worship the God He tells us He is. We can find that through a continual pursuit of a relationship with Him. Look at David for example and the psalms, David wasn’t a perfect man but he was a man who was passionately chasing God. Psalms 42:1 says “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.”
By Andrew Mark Holcomb2 years ago in Journal
11 Indicators its Time to Leave Your Job
Most of us fantasize about walking out of their job and never looking back on the daily. Daydreaming is very different than actually going through with it, but there are some signs that it may really be time to go. Recognizing when it's time to leave your job involves paying attention to various personal and professional signals:
By Andrew Mark Holcomb2 years ago in Motivation
Employees Don't Want Pizza Parties
In today’s dynamic and competitive business world, employee motivation is the driving force behind organizational success. Motivated employees do more than only bring their best selves to work, they also bring increased productivity, improved job satisfaction, and enhanced overall performance. Not only to themselves but to their co-workers, clients and customers as well.
By Andrew Mark Holcomb3 years ago in Journal
