Composure. A fundamental Iron Quality and a key component of living like a boss. But what exactly is it? Composure is the feeling of being calm and in control of yourself and your emotions. But here’s the thing – much like the G-Spot, composure can be elusive and slippery. Keeping your composure in a world that does its best to make … Read more
McGregor. He’s so hot right now. McGregor. Back in July 2016 it was reported that the UFC had been sold to the WME-IMG Group for something in the region of $4bn. A huge sum of money – this is the biggest franchise sale in sports history. Some journey for an organisation that was once described as ‘human cockfighting’. And when … Read more
My good friend Mike Black once said something that stuck with me: “The fear of getting punched in the face is worse than the punch itself.” I’ve thought about that from time to time since he said it. And you know what – he’s absolutely right. And why are we afraid of getting punched? It’s the thought of … Read more
Michael Mann’s 1992 film ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ is a special piece of cinema. In fact it is so special it has earned one of the highest accolades in film and television in being named in Bo Ideal’s top 5 favourite movies ever. Ace. One of Bo’s honeys once told him that a truly great movie needed two things … Read more
The push-up is one of the oldest and probably most well-known strength exercises there is. There’s a simple reason – it requires no equipment, can be done anywhere and works a lot of muscle groups. If I tell you to work some push-ups into your daily routine you can’t throw me that “I have no time to exercise” excuse. And nor … Read more
There have been many men is history who had Iron Qualities – those characteristics that make real men. And sometimes, they die too soon before they can really make their mark on the world. I’m taking an opportunity to stop, reflect and remember a generation lost before they could really become men in their own right. The fallen at the Battle … Read more
Big Daddy Bo took some time out recently for a road trip into nature with some of his boys. I shook up my regular routine and came back with some fresh perspective on shit. Yes, I went up to the Scottish Highlands for a few glasses of top quality whisky and a browse at some of the scenery. I shut … Read more
A man should be like water No – I haven’t joined a hippy commune and gone all New Age on you. But…a man should be like water? Bear with me…. Once when I was in Milan, me and the boys went to a restaurant in the Navigli District. The Naviglio Grande canal runs through the area and there is also a large … Read more
Miyagi. The name that strikes fear into the hearts of Cobra Kai everywhere Before I go any further – if you haven’t seen any of the original Karate Kid movies a) shame on you b) spoiler alert The Karate Kid movie franchise is awesome. Well, the first movie anyway. Looking back with hindsight – Karate Kid 2 & 3 are … Read more
Composure – one of the key ingredients of a life well lived. What does a man of composure look like? He walks slower. What does a man of composure sound like? He talks slower. Walk slower, talk slower. Modern life moves fast. You’ve got to take control of that bad boy with purpose. Like a river current, it will sweep … Read more
