Most people don’t lose because they aren’t good enough — they lose because they stop. In this episode, I break down what I believe is the real separator: continuity. It’s not about one big win or being the most talented. It’s about laying the brick every single day, no matter how you feel, even when no one’s clapping. I’ve lived the grind, and I’m here to remind you: the middle is where the wins are made. Let’s talk about how to embrace it and stop living in that start-stop cycle that keeps so many stuck.

Key Topics:

• Why success rewards consistency over talent
• The myth of motivation and why you can’t rely on it
• Building confidence through identity-based habits
• How to simplify your goals to create lasting momentum

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In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro and Fireproof Fitness CEO Beckyn Mickelson to have an honest conversation about what’s really holding people back — victim mindset, lack of ownership, and excuses disguised as health issues. We talk business growth, client standards, and what it really takes to scale a fitness brand and life after the stage. Whether you're a coach, a lifter, or just tired of your own BS — this one’s a must-listen.

Key Topics:

• Victim mentality is killing progress
• Building a real business takes grit
• Simplicity over supplements
• Freedom in discipline

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In this episode, I talk about something we all face—dealing with people who just don’t see life the same way. Whether it’s tension in a room, conflict in business, or someone trying to tear you down, you’ve got a choice: match their negative energy or raise the standard. I share a story that helped shape my perspective and how choosing kindness, not retaliation, is actually one of the most powerful moves you can make. Let’s stop reacting and start leading—by example.

Key Topics:

• Navigating conflict without losing yourself
• The power of not matching negative energy
• How kindness disarms tension
• Leading with standards, not emotions

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Halfway through the year, I hit a wall—too much on my plate, pressure piling up, and things didn’t go as planned. But that’s where the real growth happened. I’m walking through what I learned when burnout nearly broke me… how I recalibrated, reset, and built back stronger. I share the mindset shift, the 3S framework that helped me refocus, and why simplifying your path is sometimes the key to unlocking greatness. If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or feel like you're spinning in place—this episode is for you.

Key Topics:

• The Breakthrough on the Edge of Burnout: how chaos revealed clarity
• The 3S Framework: Simple. Schedule. Stakes.
• Why Most People Waste Effort on Low-Value Tasks
• Intentional Attention & Why Presence is a Gift

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In this episode, I dive deep into what personal development actually means. I break down my 5-Step Personal Development Pyramid and the 3S Solution I use in my coaching program to help people stop spinning their wheels and start building the habits, systems, and mindset their future demands. Whether you're just starting or trying to take it to the next level, this is about becoming the person your goals require. Let’s build you, one layer at a time.

Key Topics:

• Defining personal development as the intentional process of becoming who your future demands.
• The 5-step Personal Development Pyramid for building long-term growth.
• The 3S Solution—Simple, Schedule, and Stakes—as a framework for starting and sustaining change.
• How small, consistent habits like 10 minutes a day can compound into lifelong transformation.

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#PersonalDevelopment #SelfGrowth #UnlockYourGreatness #HabitBuilding #MindsetMatters #IronAndInfrastructure #SuccessHabits #CoachingTools #AtomicHabits #BuildYourself

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Nate Saxton for his third and most transformative appearance on the show. We go deep into what it really takes to grow—personally, professionally, and spiritually—while navigating the chaos that comes with building a life on your own terms. We cover everything from managing people, systems, and self, to detaching from outcomes, staying grounded, and facing the fear that stands between you and the life you're meant to build. This one hits different—because Nate’s not just talking about it... he’s living it.

Key Topics:

• Building with intention, not ego
• Leadership & accountability
• Personal growth & identity
• Living the dream, not just chasing It

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In this quick solo episode, I share what's about to go down at the Muscle Island Event on June 27th–28th. From the behind-the-scenes prep to the energy you can expect on-site, this weekend is shaping up to be something special. I’m honored to speak on Friday to our Next Level coaching members and can’t wait to be surrounded by the brotherhood, growth, and straight-up intensity that comes with every Max Effort event. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lacking purpose, or needing that next push — this community might just be your answer. Tap in.

Key Topics:

• What to expect from the Muscle Island Event
• Why community is the ultimate X-factor
• The unmatched value of being part of the Max Effort Mafia
• Encouragement to those feeling stuck or needing direction

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They said I’d be dead or in jail by 21—and for a while, they were almost right. In this solo episode, I walk you through the 3 phases of my life—from rock bottom as the fat kid they said would never make it, to buying the company I once worked for with a shovel in my hand. I talk about the moment I almost gave up, the lessons that shaped me, and how adversity became the greatest gift I never asked for. This isn’t just my story—it’s a reminder that you're always one decision away from a completely different life. I was iron built. Now it’s your turn.

Key Topics:

• “Dead or in jail by 21”—the label I refused to wear.
• How heavy equipment and heavy lifting saved my life.
• The day Cory Gregory asked me the question that changed everything.
• Why facing fear and building discipline built the man I am today.

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