Shawn Phillips | Start Strong Monday

Labor Day, first celebrated in 1882 is, as it sounds, a day to recognize and celebrate the laborer, often referred to as “The American Worker.”

And with good reason for the better part of a century the Strength of America was intimately tied to the Strength of America’s work force, our labor capacity and productivity.

But as we all know, things have changed.

And with the changing face of the American worker, the nature of productivity, I think it’s time to accept that whether your work relies more on your body or your mind, that if you’re in the U.S., you are the “American Worker.”

Whether you’re making parts, serving customers or moving pixels, I say today is a day to celebrate your contribution to the collective Strength of the country.

The collective Strength of this country, as well as all countries, has always depended on and will always depend on one thing: You.

Yes, as a whole it’s a lot of big numbers and a lot of fancy measures that don’t always seem to involve you, but when you think about it—what is this country but a collection of “yous” that make an “us.”

In recognition of this day of celebration of all American workers, I give you once again: “The Strength Begins With You”

Here’s to you, and the Strength to lift the World.

Until Next Week,

Stay Strong,

Shawn
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P.S. What do you think your role is in the Strength of our country? Please comment.

P.P.S. In recognition of the holiday weekend I pushed Success Lesson #7 “Why A Pound of Fat is Damn Hard to Lose” to next week’s SSM. Stay tuned.

P.P.P.S. Many thanks to my global friends who impact their part of the world, and who’s countries are bolstered by a stronger, wiser, healthier and more vibrant U-S-A.

Meet The Author, Shawn

Known as "The Fitness Philosopher," for his deep, clear approach to the cutting through the fitness conundrum, Shawn is a 20+ year veteran in the field of Lifestyle Fitness and Peak Performance. Author of several best-selling book, with one of the most photographed physiques in history, Shawn, with his brother, Bill Phillips (Body for LIFE) catapulted EAS sports nutrition into the world leader and Muscle Media magazine and the documentary movie, Body of Work. He created the first computerized training system in PowerBuilding and the popular Variable Split System for Muscle Mass. Now, in his 40's, a husband and father of two young children, Shawn is passionate about helping busy, high-achieving "men in the middle" enjoy vibrant, energized, amazing, Full Strength lives! He has recently created the World’s 1st and only true premium nutrition shake for men, Full Strength — clinically proven to build muscle, burn fat and boost energy. His most recent book, Strength for LIFE is the "how to" guide to a Lifestyle of Fitness Freedom.