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- I Built the Rucking App I Wish I Had When I Started
I finally built the rucking app I wish I had when I started my 90-lb weight loss journey. It tracks real ruck calories using your bodyweight, pack weight, distance, effort level, and pack type—things most fitness trackers ignore. Watch the demo, see it in action on the trail, and grab it now on Google Play. Continue reading - Why I Bought a Trap Bar and Two Sets of CAP Bumper Plates During Prime Day
I picked up a CAP trap bar and two sets of bumper plates during Prime Day — about 70¢ per pound with free shipping. Here’s why it’s the best move I’ve made for counteracting desk life. Continue reading - My Custom 26-Foot Carbon Fiber Pool Pole
I always wanted a pool pole that could handle the biggest jobs. This custom 26-foot carbon fiber pole is stronger, lighter, and longer than aluminum — with quick releases that make it fast and fun to use. Continue reading - Daily Prompt — What Life Without a Computer Looks Like
Life without a computer wouldn’t change much for me—I already spend hours outdoors rucking and working in the Texas sun. The real difference is economic: computers help me connect, grow my pool business, and share projects like Rucking.pro. For me, the key isn’t abandoning technology, but finding balance between time outside and intentional time online. Continue reading - Why I Made the Rocket Equation Calculator (and What It Means for Space Travel)
The rocket equation doesn’t lie. Starship can’t reach Mars, can’t land, and can’t even reach orbit properly. This post breaks down why I built TheRocketEquation.com — to bring physics back into the space race. Continue reading - 🧠 Why I Built a Full Rucking Weight Loss Calculator
Most people don’t realize how effective rucking is for fat loss — or how off their smart watch really is. This calculator fixes that. Here’s why I built Continue reading - The Irony of Ozempic: Paying for the Willpower You Refused to Build
Ozempic is marketed as medicine, but it's really a subscription to self-denial. You're not gaining health — you're outsourcing willpower, gambling with your hormones, and calling it progress. Continue reading - How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn? Here’s the Calculator I Built to Find Out
Most fitness apps lie to you about rucking. I built a free calorie calculator that gives real estimates based on your weight, added load, and intensity — no sign-up, no BS. Continue reading - Facebook Won’t Let You Search Kratom — But It’ll Sell You 7-OH Candy That Can Kill You
Facebook blocks users from searching the word “kratom,” but still allows paid ads for unregulated 7-OH products — a synthetic compound known to cause respiratory shutdown in small doses. This article breaks down the platform’s dangerous double standard. Continue reading - Rucking Over 50: How a Weighted Vest Can Save You From Medical Debt (and Early Death)
Rucking is one of the most effective and accessible ways to lose fat, gain strength, and avoid medical debt — especially if you're over 50. Learn why walking with weight works when other fitness routines fail. Continue reading
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Category Archives: Technology
Why I Made the Rocket Equation Calculator (and What It Means for Space Travel)
The rocket equation doesn’t lie. Starship can’t reach Mars, can’t land, and can’t even reach orbit properly. This post breaks down why I built TheRocketEquation.com — to bring physics back into the space race. Continue reading
Posted in Rocket Science, Science and Engineering, Technology
Tagged delta-v, Elon Musk, Mars, moon landing, propulsion, rocket equation, Saturn V, SpaceX, Starship, Tsiolkovsky
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🧠 Why I Built a Full Rucking Weight Loss Calculator
Most people don’t realize how effective rucking is for fat loss — or how off their smart watch really is. This calculator fixes that. Here’s why I built Continue reading
How I Use Social Media
I use social media like a crowbar—to pry open reach and pull people back to what I actually own: my site. Here’s how I flip the algorithm and use it to my advantage. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt Responses, Day One Daily Prompts!, Social Media, Technology, Web Development
Tagged algorithm hacks, build your own website, content creation, content funnel, creator economy, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1914, digital independence, digital minimalism, how I use social media, own your platform, Preston Shamblen, social media strategy
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What I Learn by Building Related Projects
I use cheap, related website projects to try unfamiliar tools and ideas. When something helps, I test it on another site and keep it where it fits. Here’s how that learning carries over without spreading the mistakes. Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Philosophy, Preston's Frameworks, Self Improvement, Technology
Tagged anti-burnout, creative process, cross-iterative learning, how to learn faster, how to stay motivated, learning frameworks, life philosophy, multitasking with purpose, parallel projects, personal growth, productivity strategy, real world learning, self improvement, skill building, systems thinking
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Greater Fool Economics: Why You’re Still Working While AI Writes This
You were told tech would free you—but you’re still grinding while AI takes your job and billionaires take your future. This is the economy of illusions, where effort doesn’t equal reward, and productivity means nothing if you’re not the one getting paid. Continue reading