Jimothy's Back (and worse than ever)

Jimbabwe said:
didn't get up for my 5:30 alarm, so had to really fly through this one when I got to the gym.
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Jimbabwe said:
Not a bad day, all things considered. Gonna try to knock out my cardio shortly.
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hey man, good on you for getting it in.
I'm starting to subscribe to a term Hyde said not long ago, something like "Squat and Go" lol.

if I got 20 minutes to move some heavy weight real quick, I got the rest of my life for accessories.
 
Planning to fast today. Stomach has been kind of upset and hoping for this to act as something of a "reset" day since it's cardio only.
 
hate to hear the gut is bitching, hopefully this does the trick.
 
Dustin07 said:
hey man, good on you for getting it in.
I'm starting to subscribe to a term Hyde said not long ago, something like "Squat and Go" lol.

if I got 20 minutes to move some heavy weight real quick, I got the rest of my life for accessories.
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I’m surprised you didn’t recognize that idea - it’s directly from Jim Wendler, his “I’m not doing jack sh*t today” accessory template. Paraphrasing, he says there can be a time in your training life where you have earned the right to ‘squat and leave’.

Not something you want to do often or make a habit of, but sometimes there will be a day when either you just don’t need to be pushing accessories, or there’s no energy or time truly left. When you’re sick, family stuff, an injury or life thing weighing on you. Sometimes you need to settle for the steak without the potatoes for one meal. You won’t lose all your gains one time.
 
Hyde said:
I’m surprised you didn’t recognize that idea - it’s directly from Jim Wendler, his “I’m not doing jack sh*t today” accessory template. Paraphrasing, he says there can be a time in your training life where you have earned the right to ‘squat and leave’.

Not something you want to do often or make a habit of, but sometimes there will be a day when either you just don’t need to be pushing accessories, or there’s no energy or time truly left. When you’re sick, family stuff, an injury or life thing weighing on you. Sometimes you need to settle for the steak without the potatoes for one meal. You won’t lose all your gains one time.
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yessir, didn't even make the connection but I do remember that portion of the book too:

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Hyde said:
I’m surprised you didn’t recognize that idea - it’s directly from Jim Wendler, his “I’m not doing jack sh*t today” accessory template. Paraphrasing, he says there can be a time in your training life where you have earned the right to ‘squat and leave’.

Not something you want to do often or make a habit of, but sometimes there will be a day when either you just don’t need to be pushing accessories, or there’s no energy or time truly left. When you’re sick, family stuff, an injury or life thing weighing on you. Sometimes you need to settle for the steak without the potatoes for one meal. You won’t lose all your gains one time.
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And you know it's good advice because no one named Jim can give bad advice.
 
Jimbabwe said:
And you know it's good advice because no one named Jim can give bad advice.
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Right, I remember once you told me to go f*ck myself, and I have been doing so 3 times a week ever since... ;)
 
Things have been going poorly at work, but I've managed to hit all my regular sessions. Seems likely I'll be getting a job offer in the next week or two, so there's at least a light at the end of the tunnel.

Legs this AM:

Atlantis Leg Extension: 310 x 8, 280 x 8 (will do 1-leg going forward)
Atlantis Seated Ham Curl: 190 x 7, 170 x 7
Atlantis Adduction: 280 x 7, 260 x 6
Cybex Calf Press: 310 x 7, 275 x 8
Kneeling Glute Isolator: 190 x 8, 190 x 6
Atlantis Pendulum Squat: 125 x 8, 110 x 6
45 Degree Hyper: 225 x 6, 180 x 6

Gonna knock my cardio out a bit later this evening.
 
Hope you get that offer!
 
Dustin07 said:
right on! it will be nice putting in 80hr weeks for someone else finally.
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Expectation is closer to 45-50 lol. If they have me doing 80s there too, I'd just as well go back to the firm and pocket the little extra change.

Usually in-house counsel gigs are much more regular hours and don't require the "always online" availability of firms.

Trade a little compensation for that, but in this case only about $20k hit to all in-comp (and includes RSUs, so some real potential value in that) as a trade-off for better WLB.
 
Did just get a verbal offer (different gig than I was mentioning before, would be at a bank in their legal department) and they came in higher than the other offer and honestly higher than I'm currently making (a haircut below what I'd make next year if I stayed to Jan 2028 to get my bonus).

So I'm probably gonna formally accept that and look to start in early August, because anyone paying me what I make now and with better WLB is really pitching a masterclass.
 
Jimbabwe said:
Did just get a verbal offer (different gig than I was mentioning before, would be at a bank in their legal department) and they came in higher than the other offer and honestly higher than I'm currently making (a haircut below what I'd make next year if I stayed to Jan 2028 to get my bonus).

So I'm probably gonna formally accept that and look to start in early August, because anyone paying me what I make now and with better WLB is really pitching a masterclass.
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Are you doing anything with AI, in terms of learning or become aware of how its starting to develop in the legal field? I imagine depending on how long you want to do law work, mastering AI would keep you ahead of the game. The reason I bring that up is some of my fortune 100/500 customers have moved vast amounts of their accounting departments to AI already. The folks who are accountants and can learn AI, are then worth far more when their AI agent replaces 6 desk workers and they stay to manage the AI.

I am doing the same with my manufacturing company. This month we are integrating a costing technology for my engineering department that should make it so my engineers are worth more (aka I can pay them more) instead of hiring 5 more people to fill desks. We are also working it into scheduling, production, work instructions (think lego) etc.
 
Dustin07 said:
Are you doing anything with AI, in terms of learning or become aware of how its starting to develop in the legal field? I imagine depending on how long you want to do law work, mastering AI would keep you ahead of the game. The reason I bring that up is some of my fortune 100/500 customers have moved vast amounts of their accounting departments to AI already. The folks who are accountants and can learn AI, are then worth far more when their AI agent replaces 6 desk workers and they stay to manage the AI.

I am doing the same with my manufacturing company. This month we are integrating a costing technology for my engineering department that should make it so my engineers are worth more (aka I can pay them more) instead of hiring 5 more people to fill desks. We are also working it into scheduling, production, work instructions (think lego) etc.
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My firm rolled out a few different AI platforms for us to use in our day-to-day in Q1 this year, and I've gotten pretty proficient with those. They definitely work as helpful places to start with drafting contracts and the like but require a lot of reworking.

Similar to assigning anything to a junior associate, really lol.
 
Jimbabwe said:
Similar to assigning anything to a junior associate, really lol.
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Thats exactly right and short term I think thats how it should be seen. I've told my engineers the AI is an assitant data dump, you are the human accountable for the end results. the goal of the AI is to consolidate the tedious work but you have to audit it.

I would speculate that AI is going to become VERY relevant in your world even for human consultants to help businesses who are trying to integrate AI. My biz for example needs to maintain ITAR, ISO, AS9200, CMMC compliance (among others) so closed garden technology is crucial and legal consultation is going to be important for small businesses trying to figure out where they can even legally utilize it.
 
Just wrapped a solid session at Bev Francis. Probably not worth tracking since all different equipment, but they had some cool stuff that I've never used before.

Too bad it takes over 2 hours to get there lol
 
Lower this morning:

Prime Leg Extension: 295 x 8, 270 x 7
Gymleco Seated Ham Curl: 130 x 9, 130 x 8
Life Fitness Adduction: 155 x 7, 145 x 7
Hack Calf Raise: 630 x 6, 540 x 8
Arsenal Hip Thrust: 590 x 5, 540 x 7
Atlantis Hack Squat: 380 x 6, 360 x 6
Smith SLDL: 275 x 6, 275 x 5
 
Bro, I am so excited for you. I am sure some of the other guys don't quite realize what it means to go inhouse making what you are there. That is massive, and will likely double your "hourly wage" by working so many less hours for it.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Bro, I am so excited for you. I am sure some of the other guys don't quite realize what it means to go inhouse making what you are there. That is massive, and will likely double your "hourly wage" by working so many less hours for it.
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Then Jim can finally save for his own cattle ranch/home gym extravaganza
 
Jimbabwe said:
Looking at buying a muscle car this month lol. Probably a Skylark. A couple cool ones for sale right now. Also considering a Chevelle, but TBD lol.
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“All I ever wanted was a black Grand National - f*ck being rational, give ‘em what they asking for!” - Kendrick Lamar

Those lyrics probably hit closer to home than for most, Jim Buick.
 
Hyde said:
“All I ever wanted was a black Grand National - f*ck being rational, give ‘em what they asking for!” - Kendrick Lamar

Those lyrics probably hit closer to home than for most, Jim Buick.
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Had to sell my Grand National when I moved up to NYC. Considered another, but think I'd rather go with something a little older and with a V8 this go around.


Push from this AM:

Prime Pec Deck: 260 x 7, 230 x 7
Atlantis Lateral Raise: 125 x 8, 115 x 8
Prime Incline: 230 x 7, 200 x 6
Back Supported V-Bar Pushdown: 100 x 7, 90 x 7
Rope BTN Extension: 110 x 8, 95 x 8
Smith BTN OHP: 175 x 7, 155 x 7
 
Jimbabwe said:
Had to sell my Grand National when I moved up to NYC. Considered another, but think I'd rather go with something a little older and with a V8 this go around.
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Lot of GN guys eventually end up with turbo’d LS swaps anyway! At least once they pop the original motor. You’re just cutting to the chase this way lol
 
My vote is for the LS Chevelle lol.
when the day comes, I'll go back and get another C10. I've had 4 in the 60-66 bodystyle, but all of them ratrods for fun that we built. No fancy restomods. Some day though I could see this being my around town retirement grocery getter.

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Dustin07 said:
My vote is for the LS Chevelle lol.
when the day comes, I'll go back and get another C10. I've had 4 in the 60-66 bodystyle, but all of them ratrods for fun that we built. No fancy restomods. Some day though I could see this being my around town retirement grocery getter.

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I had a '62 C10 back in the day. Cool truck.

I'm leaning towards one of the Skylark GS' with the 455 lol.
 
Pull this AM:

Lat Pulldown: 210 x 6, 185 x 7
Atlantis Kelso Shrug: 270 x 7, 270 x 6
Prime Lat Pulldown: 250 x 8, 225 x 7
Smith Shrug: 315 x 8, 315 x 6
Atlantis Preacher Curl: 65 x 7, 55 x 7
Prime Rear Delt: 200 x 7, 200 x 6 (changed resistance profile between sets)
Cable Hammer Curl: 80 x 10, 80 x 8
Cable RG Curl: 80 x 10, 80 x 9
 
Jimbabwe said:
I had a '62 C10 back in the day. Cool truck.

I'm leaning towards one of the Skylark GS' with the 455 lol.
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My "nice" cars have been my cadillacs, my 2005 CTSV with the 400/400 Tremec / LS was insane. I could break rubber at 90mph, no problem. But my trucks were always my for fun rat rods. I hated the idea of painting them with a new 25k paint job just to have them trashed by road debris.

my '61 was my favorite. front clip from a 72 suburban, power disc/steering, 350/350 combo from a Monte Carlo SS. I swapped out the bug eyed hood seen here for the later model hood which I like a lot more. gave it a flat black paint job and called it good. wood bed etc. some day, a restomod version would be awesome.

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My '62 we bagged

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My high school truck, '99 Silverado the weekend we backhalfed it and bagged it.

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Dustin07 said:
My "nice" cars have been my cadillacs, my 2005 CTSV with the 400/400 Tremec / LS was insane. I could break rubber at 90mph, no problem. But my trucks were always my for fun rat rods. I hated the idea of painting them with a new 25k paint job just to have them trashed by road debris.

my '61 was my favorite. front clip from a 72 suburban, power disc/steering, 350/350 combo from a Monte Carlo SS. I swapped out the bug eyed hood seen here for the later model hood which I like a lot more. gave it a flat black paint job and called it good. wood bed etc. some day, a restomod version would be awesome.

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My '62 we bagged

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My high school truck, '99 Silverado the weekend we backhalfed it and bagged it.

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I had a couple of late model GTOs (and the Grand National) that were my "nice" cars. Trucks were for driving around on the regular; though the C10 was a bit of a beast with the built and cammed 350, 4 speed manual transmission and cherry bomb mufflers so it didn't come out of the garage all that often just because I didn't want to wake the neighbors up when I was working nights lol
 
Jimbabwe said:
I had a couple of late model GTOs (and the Grand National) that were my "nice" cars. Trucks were for driving around on the regular; though the C10 was a bit of a beast with the built and cammed 350, 4 speed manual transmission and cherry bomb mufflers so it didn't come out of the garage all that often just because I didn't want to wake the neighbors up when I was working nights lol
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Always wanted a 6-speed LS2 GTO in the sunrise orange or Bermuda blue paint…which were basically rare as frog hair back then just by paint & transmission combo, and now squarely in “not worth it, collector car only” territory.

Recently I was thinking about getting a cool/fun car eventually, then I realized my son isn’t going to be able to ride in a front seat for EIGHT years still. So that brought me back to reality, no coupes for a long time. Not saying they don’t make cool cars, but just to square my expectations.
 
My first car was a 66 Impala SS, and I had a 62 Chevy 2, a 67 Firebird, and a 76 Cutlass. I had a 55 Chevy Pickup body that I bought and flipped and sold one week later. All those were in the 80s, and man I would love to have them back. I have my 2019 Denali Truck I drive now, and my 2010 SS Camaro is my fun car. I would like to get a 59 GMC Apache Pickup as my retirement project one day.

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Hyde said:
Always wanted a 6-speed LS2 GTO in the sunrise orange or Bermuda blue paint…which were basically rare as frog hair back then just by paint & transmission combo, and now squarely in “not worth it, collector car only” territory.

Recently I was thinking about getting a cool/fun car eventually, then I realized my son isn’t going to be able to ride in a front seat for EIGHT years still. So that brought me back to reality, no coupes for a long time. Not saying they don’t make cool cars, but just to square my expectations.
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Mine were both 6-speed manuals. One '05 in Midnight Blue (an '05 only color way) and then an '06 in the Sunrise Orange (one of the '06 only color ways). Both sick cars.

The '05 was my DD for a while until I blew the engine. The '06 was for the strip and local car shows/meets, but it got totaled when some dude crashed into it while it was parked in front of my house.
 
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