goal setting Archives - Robertson Training Systems

2024 Dreams, Goals and Aspirations

on January 12, 2024 | by Mike Robertson

Well like it or not, 2024 is here. What are your dreams for the New Year? Your goals? Your aspirations? In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I outline and plan my New Year. When you consider the fact that I’m trying to move the needle across numerous aspect […]

The Powerlifting Mindset

on December 12, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

When I was competing seriously in powerlifting (2000-2005), I first noticed what I now call the powerlifting mindset. Regardless of whether you compete in the sport of powerlifting or not, this post applies to you. I guarantee it. And trust me, it’s not about snorting ammonia, screaming at the top of your lungs or greasing […]

Conflicting Goals and Unrealistic Expectations

on January 5, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

“The goal is to keep the goal the goal.” – Dan John How many of you know someone with one of the following goals: “I’m going to get down to X% body fat this year.” “I’m going to squat, bench and/or deadlift a PR.” “This is the year where I put on the most size […]

My Goals for 2011 – Professional

on December 22, 2010 | by Mike Robertson

Over the next two weeks, I’m going to give you guys a little insight as to my goal-setting process for the upcoming year. This is something that I get asked about quite frequently, so I sincerely hope it doesn’t come off as narcissistic, or at the very least, a little too self-centered! At the end […]

Wutz Yo Plan?

on January 5, 2010 | by

Goals are lame. Ok, let me preface that – goals without a plan are lame. You see, everyone and their mother have goals. A New Years Resolution is really just a goal that 80% of people fail to achieve (that stat is courtesy of the New York Times). I briefly discussed setting your primary goal […]

January 1st, 2010

on December 31, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 6.01 The Most Important Newsletter You’ll Get All Year? “The goal is to keep the goal, the goal.” Dan John, A Philospohy of Strength Training DVD Prophetic words from Dan John, but then again, would you expect anything less? I’m not kidding around when I say this could be the most […]

What are YOU training for

on December 8, 2009 | by

With the New Year right around the corner, the question begs to be asked: What are YOU training for? Are you in a fat loss mode? Do you need some corrective exercise to help clean up your posture and movement? Are you trying to get bigger or stronger? Do you even know what you’re currently […]