Chapter: Your Personal SOP
When I co-founded The Ainsworth, we obsessed over SOPs Standard Operating Procedures. If you’ve ever scaled a hospitality business across cities like Las Vegas and New York, you know how fragile consistency can be. A great burger in one location means nothing if the next one is served cold with the wrong bun. From FOH to BOH, the only way to hold the standard was through SOPs. They weren’t just paperwork; they were our backbone.
Read MoreAmazon and the Rotting of Our Brains
Amazon is one of the most amazing tools of our generation. I use it. You use it. We all rely on it for the important things we need in life: groceries, medicine, last minute school projects, replica soccer jerseys, and a replacement charger when ours breaks. It’s a modern miracle that something can be in our hands within hours of pressing a button.
But what has it done to our brains? Or our children’s brains.
Read MoreHealthy Sunday Football Dishes: Winning on Game Day Without Losing Your Goals
Sunday football isn’t just about the game—it’s about the food. But the traditional spread is often packed with calories that can push you off track if your goal is fat loss or performance. The solution? Make smart swaps that keep all the flavor and fun while lowering the calorie load.
Read MoreThe 5-Minute Inconvenient Walk
The other day, I did something so small, so ordinary, that at first, I didn’t even notice the impact it would have. But looking back, it was something that made me pause for a moment.
I recently purchased a new truck, and I was headed out with one of my kids to do some shopping. When we pulled into the store’s parking lot, it was packed. Cars were circling like sharks for a close spot, tempers rising as everyone fought for convenience. I had a choice: cram myself into a tight space close to the door where I would be at risk of someone sloppy hitting my door, or park way out where the lot was practically empty.
Read MoreHelp Your Kids Learn to Deal With Criticism
On Monday we spoke about your self-love.
Today, we’re going to talk about passing it down because this is a generational necessity.
Self-love defines legacy. Fill up your child’s self-love tank.
It impacts not just your children, but your grandchildren.
It’s what makes people point and say: “That family has always been like that.”
Read MoreTraining Frequency is More Important Than Volume For Building Muscle
When most people think about getting stronger, building muscle, or improving performance, the first metric that comes to mind is volume — the total amount of weight lifted or the total number of sets and reps performed. While volume is an important driver of adaptation, it’s not the whole story. In fact, for most athletes and recreational lifters, frequency—how often you train a movement or muscle group—has a bigger impact on progress.
Read MoreWhat Are You Willing to Pay for Your DESIRED LIFE?
There’s a cost to everything you want in life. Nothing is free—not success, not freedom, not happiness.
I was training at my gym, HPLT Westchester the other day, talking with my partner about a random topic: parking tickets. As I was heading to catch the Metro North, I was venting about how I keep getting hit with tickets. I don’t have a front license plate on my cars, and every time I park, I risk “paying the price.” It annoys me, but my partner stopped me mid-rant and said:
Read MoreFall in Love with the Process of Falling in Love with Yourself
It's okay to fall in love with yourself.
But it's even more powerful to fall in love with the process of falling in love with yourself.
Because when you do, the lens shifts.
You see the world differently.
Read MoreYour Metabolism Isn’t Slowing Down With Age—You’re Just Moving Less
For years, people have blamed age for their slowing metabolism. The story goes: “Once you hit your 30s or 40s, your body just stops burning calories like it used to.” But here’s the truth backed by science—your metabolism doesn’t suddenly tank as you get older. What really changes is how much you move.
Read MoreLast Call
I’ll never forget one jam-packed Sunday night at The Ainsworth. It had been a brutal week—long hours, late nights, early mornings, and more than enough chaos to wear me down. By Sunday, I was shot. Tired. Hungover. Beat up from the grind. Every cell in my body wanted to stay home. But if you ever partied with us on Sunday you know we created Sunday Funday, either downstairs getting wild in Windsor Custom or back at table 68 where Irish Car Bombs started at noon, and tequila flowed in our bloodstream all damn night until you came back to 27th and lex to have an afters fashion show.
Read MoreComplaining Is Rooted In Limitation
It’s easy to see what’s wrong, point fingers, or replay problems like a broken record. Complaining drains energy because it focuses on obstacles without ever moving toward solutions. You end up rehearsing the reasons something can’t be done instead of asking how it could be.
Read MoreNet Carbs: What They Really Mean and Why They Matter
When you hear people talk about “net carbs,” especially in the fitness or low-carb community, it can sound confusing at first. Do you just subtract something from carbs? Are all carbs created equal? And is this really the key to fat loss or better energy? Let’s break it down simply.
Read MoreInterview with Tony Hsu
CEO, 3X4 Genetics
3X4 Genetics stands apart through its commitment to clinical utility over data collection. While many genetic testing companies focus primarily on amassing genetic data, our founding principle has always been centered on driving meaningful health outcomes. We believe genetics should serve as a practical tool for clinicians and health professionals; not just as an information source, but as a pathway to more personalized, actionable, and effective interventions for patients or clients.
Read MoreYour Fear of Self-Promotion Is Costing You More Than Judgment Ever Will
You need to stop being insecure about promoting yourself.
Read that again. Let it sit for a moment.
The hard truth is this: nobody is paying as much attention to your life as you think they are. They’re too busy dealing with their own careers, their own bills, their own insecurities, and their own dreams they’re not chasing.
Read MoreLeader ≠ Captain
We are so fixated on image in sports and life.
Yes, I said it — even as someone who’s taken plenty of shirtless photos for a living. But let's call it like it is and have a chat!
Too many people assume the captain’s armband automatically means leadership. That being named “captain” makes you the alpha, the voice, the glue.
Read More5 Fast & Easy High-Protein Breakfasts That Actually Taste Good
If you’re trying to hit your protein goals and stay lean, starting your day with a high-protein breakfast is one of the smartest moves you can make. It curbs cravings, supports muscle retention, and stabilizes energy levels — especially if you train early or have a packed day ahead.
But let’s be honest: most mornings are a rush. That’s why we’ve put together 5 high-protein breakfasts that are not only quick — they’re also easy to prep, portable, and taste great.
Read MoreWhat’s Your Cover Charge?
One of the most important lessons I ever learned came from working the doors of nightclubs and lounges. I didn’t learn it in a book, or from a podcast, or at some motivational seminar. I learned it in the real world—loud music, long nights, high heels, handshakes, and velvet ropes.
It was the concept of the cover charge.
Read MoreSolitude vs. Isolation
Solitude Isn’t Isolation — It’s Healing
This past weekend, I had an incredible, validating conversation with my friend Pete Kohlasch about solitude. He told me he went on an 8-hour solitude walk. That hit me.
I realized something during that conversation: solitude is a practice not spoken about nearly enough. Why? Because most people confuse it with isolation and a lot of people do not like themselves.
Read More💪 Why More Creatine Might Be Better. Why This Theory for Creatine Is Gaining Traction
1. Rethinking Standard Dosages
Traditionally, the ISSN recommends a short-term loading phase (~20 g/day for 5–7 days), followed by a maintenance dose of 3–5 g/day (around 0.3 g/kg during loading, then 3–5 g daily) PMC+4UNSW Sites+4The Wall Street Journal+4 Wikipedia+4Verywell Health+4BioMed Central+4. While effective, a March 2025 clinical trial found that doses higher than typical—around 10 g/day—may deliver more noticeable muscle gains, especially beyond beginner stages of training UNSW Sites. That suggests there could be greater benefit with higher intakes than previously assumed.
Read MoreSteak Knife vs. Butter Knife
This weekend HPLT took over Montauk with an exclusive Micro Summit hosted at Surf Lodge. When I say take over, I mean cars were rubbernecking like aliens had touched down on Old Montauk Highway. Maybe it was the highly anticipated new release from Defender, The Octa, pulling up to Kirk Park Beach for our Navy SEAL activation led by the incredible Kaj Larsen. Or maybe it was the sight of 35 of the fittest humans around hammering out a 10K in Aion Thermogenic Weight Vests.
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