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In this episode, I share my personal journey with resiliency—what it means to “be where your feet are,” how to handle anxiety about the future, and why facing life’s hardest moments one step at a time is the key to moving forward. I’ll talk about my early entrepreneurial days, lessons learned from the military, and the powerful advice from my late best friend Talon that has carried me through some of life’s hardest seasons.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• “Be where your feet are” — focus fully on the present moment, not on future unknowns.
• Only worry about the “closest alligator to the boat” — solve the problem right in front of you.
• Worry alone is useless; move from anxiety to action by making a plan.
• Entrepreneurship (and life) is a contact sport — expect challenges and prepare to respond.
• Resiliency is built through presence, planning, and executing one step at a time.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why Resiliency Matters for Entrepreneurs
• 01:20 My Journey Into Entrepreneurship & Self-Development
• 03:00 The Friendship That Shaped My Perspective
• 05:00 “Be Where Your Feet Are” — Talon’s Powerful Advice
• 07:10 Learning to Face Anxiety & Worry With Logic
• 09:05 The Closest Alligator to the Boat: How to Focus
• 10:40 Planning Your Way Through Uncertainty
• 11:50 Final Thoughts on Presence & Resiliency

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In this episode, I break down how to run a sub-6 minute mile—even if you’re not a “runner.” This framework is built for the well-rounded athlete: strong in the gym, fast on the track, and still fitting training into a busy life. I’ve used this exact system to hit sub-6 consistently, and I’ve coached countless others to do the same, all without training for hours a day.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• You don’t need marathon-level mileage—just smart, targeted conditioning.
• Use the three energy systems: Gain (short bursts), Pain (intense efforts), and Sustain (longer intervals).
• Interval training is the fastest way to improve mile time when you’re limited on time.
• Consistency across intervals matters more than volume—stop when your performance drops.
• Combine this with bodyweight strength work (like my pull-up program) for a complete, efficient system.

📌 Example Protocols:

• Gain: 30s on, 90s off — start with 5 intervals, build up while maintaining consistency.
• Pain: 2m on, 4m off — very hard efforts, 5–10 intervals max.
• Sustain: 5m on, 5m off — 3–5 intervals at aerobic threshold or Zone 2.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Who This Is For (Well-Rounded Athletes)
• 01:05 Why a Sub-6 Mile Matters
• 02:00 The Simplicity of Energy System Training
• 03:15 Gain Workouts (Explosiveness & Power)
• 04:30 Pain Workouts (The Hard Stuff No One Trains)
• 06:00 Sustain Workouts (Aerobic & Threshold)
• 07:25 Putting It All Together in a Week
• 08:20 Why Fitness Fuels Every Part of Life

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In this episode, I show you how to get off your damn phone—so you can take back control of your mind, sharpen your focus, and be more present. The average American spends 4.5 hours a day on their phone, mostly doom-scrolling. I’ve cut my screen time down to about 29 minutes a day, and the difference in clarity, presence, and enjoyment of life is huge. Here’s the system I use and how you can do it too.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Most phone time isn’t productive—it’s addictive by design, draining your energy and focus.
• I use an app called Opal (no affiliation) to block distracting apps with strict schedules.
• The key is the Allow List—only keeping essential apps (GPS, camera, Audible, Spotify, kids’ sports apps, etc.).
• Set different rules for weekdays and weekends—block during family time and cut down work distractions.
• Even if you need Instagram or another app for business, set strict daily limits (15–30 minutes max).
• Track your average daily screen time to make sure your system is actually working.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why You Need to Get Off Your Phone
• 01:05 The Average 4.5 Hours Problem
• 02:15 The App I Use: Opal
• 03:45 Building an Effective Allow List
• 05:20 My Weekday and Weekend Schedules
• 07:10 Handling Instagram for Business
• 08:15 Why You Can’t “Just Use Discipline”
• 09:20 Final Thoughts: Protect Your Mind, Be Present

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In this episode, I break down how to build mental toughness—not by waiting for life to throw you hard times, but by deliberately creating them through training. The tool I’ve used for over a decade is called Meet Yourself Saturday—a weekly workout designed to confront the weakest version of yourself and strengthen the voice that pushes you forward. Mental toughness isn’t about never wanting to quit—it’s about changing the conversation in your head when you do.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Mental toughness is built by controlling the conversation in your mind.
• Meet Yourself Saturday is a weekly hard workout designed to expose your inner quitter—and overcome it.
• The Murph workout (1 mile run → 100 pull-ups → 200 push-ups → 300 squats → 1 mile run with a 20 lb vest) is one of the best mental toughness builders.
• True grit comes from repetition—doing this every week for years, not days.
• Visual representations (stickers, bricks, markers) reinforce progress and keep you accountable.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why Mental Toughness Must Be Practiced
• 01:20 The Inner Conversation That Defines You
• 03:00 What Is Meet Yourself Saturday?
• 04:15 The Murph Workout Example
• 06:00 Recognizing and Reframing Weak Thoughts
• 07:20 How Long It Really Takes to Build Mental Toughness
• 08:30 Visual Bricks & Tracking Progress
• 09:30 Final Thoughts: Grit Takes Years, Not Days

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In this episode, I share my honest experience with building a personal brand—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why ditching polished AI content for raw, authentic storytelling has made a massive difference. After building multiple businesses, I realized engagement and trust don’t come from perfectly produced videos or AI-written captions—they come from showing up as yourself, listening to your audience, and playing the long game.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Raw, authentic content outperforms polished AI “slop.”
• Your story, struggles, and behind-the-scenes matter more than perfection.
• Ask your audience what they actually need help with—and create content around that.
• Engagement isn’t about vanity metrics—it’s about real conversations, replies, and relationships.
• Play the long game—trust and brand growth are built over time, not overnight.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Intro & Why Personal Branding Matters
• 01:15 The Problem with Polished Content
• 03:00 Why I Ditched AI Captions
• 04:45 Creating Content Around Audience Struggles
• 06:30 Authenticity Over Vanity Metrics
• 07:45 Playing the Long Game

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In this episode, I break down the Strike Zero Program—a simple and brutally effective way to get better at pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, or any bodyweight exercise. This is the exact program that took me from struggling to do a single pull-up to being able to rep out 20+ strict reps consistently. It’s customizable, time-efficient, and built for busy entrepreneurs, parents, or anyone trying to stay fit while building a better life.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The Strike Zero Program uses maximum effort sets until you “strike” through all reps down to zero.
• It tailors itself to your fitness level by bringing you to failure every set.
• Rest periods are short (about 60 seconds), making workouts efficient and effective.
• You can do it three times per week with a lower body move, upper body push, and upper body pull—or just pick one exercise when short on time.
• Momentum > perfection—one session, even short, builds consistency and results.

📌 Example Workout:

• Air Squats: 200 reps total
• Push-Ups: 100 reps total
• Pull-Ups: 50 reps total
• Do max reps → subtract from total → rest 60 sec → move to next exercise → repeat until you hit zero.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why Fitness Fuels Everything Else in Life
• 01:15 My Embarrassing Start with Pull-Ups
• 02:45 The Marine Who Showed Me the Way
• 04:10 The Origins of the Strike Zero Program
• 05:30 How the Program Works (Strike Down to Zero)
• 07:15 Weekly Programming & Variations
• 08:45 Quick Wins for Busy Entrepreneurs
• 09:40 Final Thoughts on Consistency & Momentum

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Does mindfulness really make you a better leader? A new study with nearly 20,000 participants says yes—leaders who practice mindfulness show stronger transformational and ethical leadership, healthier teams, and better performance. In this short episode, I’ll break down the research and give you three practical ways to build mindfulness into your leadership style.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Mindfulness improves leadership styles (transformational, authentic, ethical).
• Teams led by mindful leaders have stronger relationships, higher well-being, and better performance.
• Mindfulness = sustained present attention + an open, curious, non-defensive stance.

🧭 Practical Applications:

• Notice before reacting: Pause before you respond to your team.
• Listen without planning a reply: Stay fully present in conversations.
• Pay attention: Put away distractions and give people your focus.

📌 Tools for Mindfulness:

• Breathwork practices (box breathing, WIM HOF, etc.)
• Meditation (5–20 minutes daily)
• Simple awareness: noticing thoughts and letting them pass

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Does mindfulness make you a better leader?
• 00:40 What the study revealed (20,000 participants)
• 01:30 Defining mindfulness in leadership
• 02:20 Three ways to practice mindful leadership
• 04:20 Final thoughts & practical tools

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In this episode, I break down why the boring habits you keep skipping are the very things that extend your life, grow your business, and keep you consistent. The trick? Simple reframes on your calendar that connect daily actions to your long-term goals. I’ll show you how to relabel tasks so they actually stick, and why attaching meaning (and a star rating) changes everything.

💡 Reframing Habits:

• Instead of “Workout” → call it Life Extension Modality (5⭐)
• Instead of “Sleep” → call it 24-Hour Recovery Cycle
• Instead of “Meal Prep” → call it Cellular Construction Project
• Instead of “Family Dinner” → call it Generational Alignment Hour

🧭 Why It Works:

• Each label connects the task to your future self—not just today.
• Adding a star rating (1-5) shows how aligned it is with your goals.
• You’ll stop skipping tasks when you realize what you’re really skipping.

📌 Real Talk:

• Success isn’t complicated—it’s boring. Eat well, train, read, repeat.
• Consistency beats excitement. The monotony is the point.
• Reframing habits helps you and your team understand the why.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why boring habits matter
• 01:20 The entrepreneur struggling with consistency
• 02:40 Reframing workouts as “Life Extension Modality”
• 04:10 Using star ratings for alignment
• 05:40 More reframes for sleep, food, family time
• 07:20 The monotony that actually builds mastery
• 08:30 Final takeaway: stick to the boring stuff

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