I’ve written and erased this article about 5 times now.
Sometimes when you write something it just never sounds right to you.
Well, this time I’m going to talk to you just like I’m talking to someone in person, no more bullshit.
I have found great value in life by surrounding myself with fighters.
I’m not talking about boxers here, I’m talking about young guys who never knew what they wanted to do in life, but that warrior deep down inside drove them to do things that most people couldn’t do, and most things that people wouldn’t do!
I’m talking about guys who flew Black hawks, tore their knees and back apart, and had RPGs flying 2′ in front of their faces.
I’m talking about MEN here; guys who threw it all on the line to help people they didn’t even know.
They did these things because it was their duty and there was no time to be afraid. They don’t hold themselves up any higher than anyone else, but I know a lot of guys who have been through a living hell.
Many of them continue to ask God why they had to see so much in life.
Do real men cry? You fucking bet they do.
But they cry to other warriors who understand their pain. On the outside they are cold and perform as robots who are trying to fit into everyday life. Nobody wants people to think they are fucked up in the head.
Sometimes it’s easy to fall off in life when you’ve seen so much. Depression can get the better of you and simple things like working out or trying to avoid pills and booze can become difficult tasks to overcome.
When I hosted Project Shredded I had a guy sign on with me who had been through a living hell in his life.
When I saw the photos he had sent me, I saw black pits that should have been eyes. I saw emptiness, loneliness, and an out of shape guy who I knew that deep down still had the will to fight.
He did not finish the competition. He was dealing with his father dying on top of a lot of issues in his head that I don’t think he ever made peace with.
One of the last emails I was sent was an email telling me he was in the hospital, and I automatically knew what it was about.
One of the photos I was sent was an old photo of how he used to look. It was a picture of a shirtless muscular soldier holding a machine gun.
He looked so young, healthy, and ready to take on the world. He doesn’t know this, but his photo became my new screen saver.
I wanted to do anything I could to help this man fight his way back into the light, and it saddened me when I was told he had to drop out of the competition and eventually lost all contact with him.
I offered to continue to train him when he was ready to come back. I heard from him only one time since then and I hope he is doing OK. He had told me that I was his last chance at getting his life back.
Brother, if you’re still following my blog I urge you to come back to train with me. Let’s fight our way out of hell together.
I will tell you everything I know to help you get back in shape and try to get your life stable again.
If you’re out there I want you to know that you have someone who gives a fuck about you brother. Whatever your situation is, please email me.
To all who have served in the Armed Forces, a big thanks from JDB.
Let’s all pray that this guy is still around and comes back to finish the fight, with or without me.
From this day forward I’m offering discounted rates on personal training packages to anyone who has served in the Armed Forces or is currently serving.
And if you need someone to talk to, I’m here for you.
Leave no man behind, over and out!
-JD
I am a vet myself. Active 4 years and reserves 4 years. I got out a year before 9/11 occurred. I volunteered to go to the combat zone but was never chosen. I am signed up for your Operation Mass Monster project… 5 days out! Can’t wait! Thanks for the appreciation to us service members!
Retired Navy Vet 24 years. I appreciate you JDB! This article really moved me. Keep up the good work!
I am a Marine Corps Veteran, did 4 years in okinawa, Japan. 30 years old, I signed up for the Mass Monster Contest – looking forward to the diet and workout plan!
As a currently serving soldier in the Combat Engineering forces I thank you for this article. I have friends in the forces that I can’t recognize after the war.
Sometimes I’m looking at myself and I understand how much I’ve changed. When you feel Death breathing at your neck you don’t think you act by the instinics your training and life gave you.
I want to change my body and soul now, and I believe you are the one who can help me.
I would really appreciate if you contact me about one of your plans, i want to start living again and i feel like your training will change me for good.
Thanks you for supporting soldiers and changing lives.
Great post that really hit home with me. I have a cousin that was a Marine during the Iraqi invasion. He was at the top of his world but after an ambush and two tours he left with PTSD.
While he has improved I haven’t seen him in over a year since he moved away from everyone.
If you need any help spreading this program let me know. I will do what I can.
Regards,
Sergie
Hi John
How I can purchase your book becoming the bull without using PayPal? Is there any other alternative?
contact me through my email here about this
Hi John.
I need your help.
I had recently contacted you about how my results were using your techniques.
Now I have reached my bulk goals and am trying to get cut up but last week I got a strange ” injury”
I had excessive( viral) cough last week and I think I have pinched a nerve or something.
I get a sharp pain in my right side of ribcage near chest whenever I cough/ do strenuous activity like lifting weights.
I found out it was due to trigger points so o have massaged my back muscles and the pain is gone about 40-50%.
But its still there and hurts especially when I lift.
Plz give some advice.
more cardio, less weights…at least until it’s better
Thanks John.
By the way I met an old Indian guy .some sort of ayurvedic healer
He pressed some points on my neck and the pain is gone.
It may sound like shit but believe me. He also told me to download a book to cure myself if I ever get same pain
Books name
Trigger point workbook
By clair Davies.
Let me make it clear I m not affiliated by the book in any way.
It’s just that he completely healed my pain in about 5 minutes