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Happy 10th Birthday Liam
Happy birthday Liam. It has been another year without you. Another year without holding you. Yet, you are with me in everything I do, in...
Marcus Kowal
May 262 min read


Creating the fights scenes for "Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace"
I had the great opportunity to create the fight scenes for the newly released movie "Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace." This experience...
Marcus Kowal
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Happy Birthday Liam
Happy birthday Liam. Another year has passed and today, you turn 9. I don't write would have turned, because you are part of every step,...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20242 min read


A recap of 2023
Another year has come to an end and I really enjoy reflecting on the year that has been, both to see where I and we can improve, do...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 5, 20248 min read


Stephanie's Triumph: A 15-Year Journey of Resilience, Transformation, and Victory
Stephanie's journey over the past 15 years is nothing short of awe-inspiring. I remember meeting her at a time when life had dealt her a...
Marcus Kowal
Oct 7, 20232 min read


Happy 8th birthday Liam.
Today, you turn 8 years old. Looking at Nico and Luna, 8 seems so big. I see 8-year-olds interacting with them and I imagine what those...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20233 min read


How not to do a Spartan Trifecta
If you're looking to become fitter and healthier and you're training for a Spartan Trifecta, read this blog on how NOT to do it.
Marcus Kowal
Dec 19, 20227 min read


Reflecting on 2022 - Books & Lessons
Reflecting on 2022 from a business and non profit perspective and some great book recommendations.
Marcus Kowal
Nov 17, 20227 min read


Top 10 excuses why people don’t work out
Picture from Psychology Today I can’t work out, because…..you can fill out the gap with a variety of reasons. I’ve taken the top ten but...
Marcus Kowal
Sep 20, 20225 min read


On this Saturday, 6 years ago.
Today, 6 years ago, I started the longest, darkest, and most difficult journey I have ever been on. The 3rd of September will forever be...
Marcus Kowal
Sep 3, 20222 min read


Our 9-year anniversary of Systems Training Center
A few days ago, our gym Systems Training Center, celebrated its 9-year anniversary. Anyone in entrepreneurship will tell you that there...
Marcus Kowal
Jul 6, 20223 min read


Happy birthday Liam
Today, you’re turning 7. I write in the present tense not because of insanity but rather because although your physical being is not with...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20223 min read


Krav Maga, Wellness and Yoga retreat
If you’ve always wanted to go on a wellness retreat but your only experience is watching “Couples Retreat”, then this is absolutely the...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 25, 20222 min read


Running with David Goggins for change
I’m sorry that it has taken some time to write this. Often, after doing these events, I need some time to be able to put into words what...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 19, 20225 min read


Running with David Goggins
If you’ve been looking for a jolt of motivation to tackle life’s challenges, then look no further than David Goggins. David Goggins’ book...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 2, 20223 min read


Summarizing 2021
This was supposed to have been posted a week ago but Covid put a stop to that! Yet another reminder that no matter how much we plan,...
Marcus Kowal
Jan 25, 20225 min read


Seeing colours again
On July 26th, the day of my 4-year old son Nico's birthday, our OB doctor reminded me of something. She has given birth to all three of...
Marcus Kowal
Sep 3, 20214 min read


Not completing goals
On Sunday, the 4th of July, I broke my 261 day running streak. It was during the day I came to the realisation due to my hip having been...
Marcus Kowal
Aug 2, 20214 min read


An 8 year journey
It was late when I wrote the letter to our members and it is late when I write this. My days tend to start early and end late but that's...
Marcus Kowal
Jul 2, 20211 min read


A letter to Liam.
Today you would have turned 6. That sounds so big, you would have been a little boy. It’s easy to imagine what you would be like when I...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20213 min read
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