- I Guess I Am Batman (Peesonified )
Came to the state park to ruck. Ended up rescuing a bat from a urinal. No cape, no glory — just a weird little moment that somehow made me Batman for the day. Continue reading - Go Ruck Yourself
How do you unwind after a demanding day? How do I unwind after a demanding day? Easy. I throw on a 50 lb vest and tell the world to go ruck itself. Some people pop bottles. I pop steel plates into a vest and head straight into the sunset like a weighted cowboy. Some music … Continue reading - Being Rich Isn’t a Qualification: Why the ‘Businessman President’ Myth Needs to Die
We’ve been sold the myth that being a businessman makes you fit to run a country. But real leadership isn’t about profits, branding, or coin-flip luck — and men like Trump and Musk prove just how dumb that myth can be. 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 - Cross-Iterative Learning: Mastery Through Momentum
For two years I asked people how to learn faster. No one had a real answer. So I built one. It’s called Cross-Iterative Learning — and it’s how I’ve leveled up everything in my life by switching between projects instead of obsessing over one. It works because it mirrors how real life works. Continue reading - The Rise of the Anti-Influencer: Why Being Real Is the Only Way to Win
I lost 90 lbs alone in the Texas heat—no filters, no followers, no hype. Just rucking with 50 pounds on my chest and the decision to change. This is the rise of the anti-influencer, and why being real is the only way to win. Continue reading - 5 Everyday Things That Bring Me Happiness
The sun. Rucking. Smoothies. Clean water. And creating something real. These are the five things that make life better—every single day. Continue reading - The Prestonverse Collection: Action Figures From Across the Multiverse
I didn’t just join the action figure trend. I became the trend. Introducing the Prestonverse: fully customized, AI-powered, collector-worthy versions of me — and no shady Facebook app required. Continue reading - What I Learned in High School (Besides How to Carry a 50 lb Pack Before It Was Cool)
High school taught me how to show up, think critically, and carry real weight. From varsity tennis to chess club president, those lessons are still carrying me. Continue reading - 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
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The Rise of the Anti-Influencer: Why Being Real Is the Only Way to Win
I lost 90 lbs alone in the Texas heat—no filters, no followers, no hype. Just rucking with 50 pounds on my chest and the decision to change. This is the rise of the anti-influencer, and why being real is the only way to win. Continue reading
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Personal Training with Preston Shamblen
I didn’t become a certified personal trainer because I needed a job—I did it because I wanted to know everything I could about real, lasting transformation. After losing 90 pounds and training for years, I realized the learning never stops. This page shares my story, my certifications, and what’s coming next for those ready to change their lives.