The Real Pandemic? Complainers.
There’s a virus far more contagious than any flu or strain that’s ever hit humanity.
It spreads in silence, infects minds, and corrodes morale.
It multiplies in boardrooms, locker rooms, group chats, family dinners, and gym floors. And the symptoms? Chronic negativity, emotional paralysis, and a complete rejection of personal responsibility.
Let’s call it what it is: The Complainer Pandemic.
Read MoreBest Fast Food Restaurants to Eat at When You’re in a Pinch
(And What to Order)
I know — it’s probably a surprise to hear me, your coach, actually recommending fast food. But let’s be real: life happens. You’re busy, stuck in traffic, running between meetings, your kids’ practices, or just forgot to meal prep.
So instead of pretending you’ll always pack chicken, rice, and broccoli in a Tupperware, let’s be adults about it. Here’s how to do fast food smarter.
Read MoreHow Gratitude Builds Unbreakability
The other day I posted on my story stating as long as I am grateful for this life I will not lose. I wrote that because it’s very true, it’s not me beating you, it’s me always pushing forward in life day after day.
In a world that constantly pushes us to hustle, achieve, and conquer, there is a superpower that often goes unnoticed—gratitude. For high performers, the relentless pursuit of success can sometimes lead to burnout, stress, and a loss of motivation. However, there’s a transformative practice that many top achievers swear by, one that not only fuels their journey but also makes them resilient and, in a sense, "unbreakable."
Read MoreMarkets Update
Stocks were mixed last week. For the time being, we have fully moved from tariffs and trade deals to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and broader geopolitical concerns. According to the White House last Friday, Trump was set to decide within 2 weeks whether to strike Iran, in an attempt to let diplomacy play its course. Around 24 hrs later, it was reported that the US successfully attacked 3 nuclear sites in Iran. Uncertainty remains a big piece of the puzzle here, and tensions into this week are… high. That said, at the time of writing this(on Sunday), US Futures are only indicated down ~ 30 basis points and Crude Oil trades up ~ 2%.
Read MoreHow to Time Eating If You Train Early in the Morning
If you're an early riser who trains hard before the world wakes up, you’ve probably faced this dilemma:
“Should I eat before training? If not, how do I fuel the session and still hit my macros?”
The key to dominating early morning workouts isn’t forcing down food at 4 a.m.—it’s strategic meal timing, using the night before and intra-workout carbs to your advantage.You feel flat in the gym. You start craving everything. You hold water. You stall.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need to cut carbs into the ground.
You need to time them smarter.
That’s where daily carb cycling comes in—especially if you train hard and want to stay lean without crashing your performance.
Read MoreInterview with Chris Molnar
Founder of Cacio Pepe
The brand is literally inspired by the simplicity of the pasta dish and how something so simple can be so perfect - specifically when you are using superior ingredients. But deeper than that, it's about the simple pleasures and simple things in our lives that really give us meaning.
Read MoreBe a 360° Person
Let me tell you something that most boardrooms won’t.
You could have the sharpest strategy on paper. The capital lined up. The product was perfected. The right hires in the right seats. But if you—the engine behind it all—are running on 60%, the whole machine eventually breaks. This isn’t about delegation. It’s about integration.
Read MoreMarkets Update
The market was looking at modest weekly gains into last Friday which quickly evaporated on the growing Israel-Iran conflict which kicked off the night before. Geopolitics is back in the spotlight after trade, tariffs, and the possibility of economic recession have dominated the narrative for months. Israel launched a series of massive strikes against Iran trying to cripple its nuclear program and killing several senior defense commanders. The US called it a unilateral action, and Trump has expressed support, while calling Tehran back to the bargaining table to try and conclude a nuclear deal. The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed they were coming under fire by Friday afternoon. The evolving situation took markets lower, and caused crude oil to spike 8% higher (its largest single-day gain since 2022, chart below.. with a 1-year chart right below that for context on the Friday spike).
Read MoreCarb Cycling for Fat Loss (The Secret Weapon?)
Most people trying to lose fat take the same approach: cut calories, drop carbs, push through low energy, and hope the scale moves. It works—until it doesn’t.
You feel flat in the gym. You start craving everything. You hold water. You stall.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need to cut carbs into the ground.
You need to time them smarter.
That’s where daily carb cycling comes in—especially if you train hard and want to stay lean without crashing your performance.
Read MoreShooting vs. Scoring
Let me ask you something:
Do you know how to shoot… or do you know how to score?
There’s a difference.
A big one.
And it separates high performers from everyone else.
Read MoreMarkets Update
Stocks are catching some positive momentum here of late. The S&P 500 finished 20% above the April 8th post-Liberation Day low last week, and now trades just 3% below the February record high. The first 5+ months of this year have been an absolute doozy. Trade and tariffs are still very much the biggest story in public markets and the primary driving force behind daily price action. President Trump and China’s Xi held a 75-minute phone call last week which ended with an agreement to a new round of trade talks, set for today June 9th.
Read MoreWhy Calories Don’t Count If You Can’t Digest Them
We’ve all heard it a thousand times:
“Weight loss is just calories in vs calories out.”
And sure, that’s technically true — energy balance matters.
But here’s the catch: your body doesn’t run on calories counted on a label.
It runs on what you can digest, absorb, and actually utilize.
Let that sink in.
Read MoreInterview with Mark Supik
Photographer, Videographer, Brand Strategist
After helping lead HPLT content for 10 summits now, I’ve realized that there is no perfect way to prepare. While the bones of the weekends stay the same, the action in the moment can be totally unpredictable. Chasing down runners on e-bikes, hanging out of golf carts, shooting underwater, etc. Preparation doesn’t have to mean you’re ready for what’s to come. For us, it moreso means being prepared to handle what’s out of your control. The unexpected. Studying our weekend itinerary, planning out our routes, and getting crystal clear on our individual tasks is what’s helped us stay at the top of our game after all these years!
Read MoreThe Forgotten Warrior: Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions for our Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Fathers
We live in a time when a man can build a business from a smartphone, compete at a world-class level, and raise a family under the same roof—and still feel like he’s failing at all three.
Why?
Because we’ve drifted too far from what made us strong in the first place.
Read MoreMarkets Update
Stocks went higher last week, with big tech leading the way. Tariff headlines, or at least the daily ping-pong of tweets and headlines that drastically moved markets intra-day like we saw a month ago, have largely mattered less, in terms of reactive markets. Secretary Treasury Scott Bessent late last week mentioned that the ongoing dialogue with China had ‘stalled a bit’ and the market barely budged. Aside from tariff talk, Nvidia earnings came in strong on both results and guidance.
Read MoreHow Alcohol Can Quietly Ruin Your Gains
You train hard. You eat clean. You do most things right — but alcohol might still be slowing you down.
Even moderate, “social” drinking can interfere with your body’s ability to build muscle, recover properly, and burn fat. It’s not about demonizing alcohol — it’s about understanding how it actually affects your progress, so you can make informed choices based on your goals.
Read MoreWhy More Men Need to Surround Themselves with Strong Women (aka Weapons)
If you want to go further, stronger, and sharper—stand next to a weapon, not a wallflower.
We live in a time where masculinity is constantly being debated—dismantled, defended, and redefined. And in the middle of that storm, one truth gets overlooked:
Real men aren’t intimidated by strong women—they’re sharpened by them.
If you’re serious about becoming a high performer—not just in the gym, not just in your bank account, but in your life—you need to audit who you’re standing next to. Because if the people closest to you aren’t weapons, you’re not sharpening. You’re softening.
Read MoreMarkets Update
🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day!! 🇺🇸
Take a moment today to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We’ll be back next week ready to rock—until then, enjoy the holiday and time with your loved ones!
Read MoreHow to Bounce Back After a Memorial Day Weekend Binge
Let’s face it—Memorial Day weekend often turns into a free-for-all. BBQs, beers, s’mores, chips, and enough sodium to make you wake up feeling like a water balloon. But here’s the deal: one indulgent weekend doesn’t ruin your progress. What will ruin it is letting a 3-day slip turn into a 3-week spiral.
Here’s how to reset—fast.
Read MoreInterview with Michael Chernow
Founder, Kreatures of Habit
Rising before the sun! As long as I get 7 hours sleep - If I have to be up later for events etc. I will give myself the extra time, as SLEEP is integral to success in everything. I will not sacrifice getting sufficient sleep to be up at 5:15am.
Prayers and Push-ups - Every morning for the last 20+ years… no matter where I am.
Skin and oral care routine - I have a 3 step Skincare protocol and a 4 step oral care protocol .