From Dean

The human mind is programmed for negativity. This is how our ancestors survived when tiger threats loomed. And unless you upgrade the software your brain uses, life will continue being more stressful and miserable than it needs to be.

Today’s show is a bit different than usual. Instead of hammering home how to improve your physical health, I’m peeling back the curtain for you, revealing why I haven’t been in the best headspace lately, and what I’m doing to actively climb out of the negative emotional state I’ve been in.

When you exercise consistently and push your body past its limits, injuries can happen. The problem is, most guys don’t know the best way to recover from current injuries and prevent future ones.

That’s why I’m pumped that Zach Long, a personal trainer, owner of The Barbell Physio, and expert in injury prevention and recovery joins us on this episode.

Motivation ebbs and flows like the wind. Some days you feel a surge of motivation, but other days your motivational tank is on E.

The people who stick with their goals aren’t the most motivated, but they have a better grasp on how to leverage motivation. For example, you usually feel more motivated at the beginning of something new, then it tapers out.

Everyone on the planet ages the same way: We all lose muscle mass as we age. And muscle mass is actually one of the most crucial aspects to your overall health and wellbeing.

Muscle mass can prevent diseases (from minor ones to severe ones). It makes you happier. And it’s actually the #1 biggest predictor of quality of life as you age.

There’s a trap that we all fall into when we want to build healthier habits. Everyone falls into this trap. Myself included.

The trap? Waiting until we’re out of a busy season of our life to get started on our goals.

Here’s the truth: Life never stops throwing things at you. You will NEVER have the perfect time to start. And avoiding this trap is much simpler than you think…

Many of us go through life on autopilot, sinking into a comfort that can quickly morph into depression if we don’t question ourselves, our careers, and our lives.Today’s guest, CJ Finley, the founder of Thrive On Life & the Thrive On Life Podcast was the same way 6 years ago. He chased money until depression hit him like a ton of bricks.

But when he hit the proverbial “rock bottom,” instead of blaming others, he started asking himself simple questions. These questions allowed CJ to create a life and a business that gives him energy instead of draining it.