Business & Markets Update

We.. are.. BACK!  After a slower last couple weeks of ‘24 during Christmas and New Years (HNY everyone!!), 2025 is off & running and there is no shortage of news flow or market volatility to kick things off. 

This past week was a 4-day trading week with equities closed on Thursday for our 39th President Jimmy Carter's Funeral, a long-standing tradition known as a ‘National Day of Mourning’.  Stocks were lower on the week, with the S&P posting a -2% move and the tech-heavy Nasdaq -2.34%.

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Rethinking Fitness: How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

There’s a widespread belief that getting in great shape requires endless hours in the gym and working out every single day. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, you can achieve your fitness goals with fewer, smarter workouts by focusing on key principles like intensity, recovery, and nutrition. Let’s break down why less can be more when it comes to building a sustainable fitness routine.

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Interview with Sahil Bloom

Investor | Entrepreneur | Author

There is scientific evidence that the people you surround yourself with determine your outcomes. The Pygmalion Effect is a behavior phenomenon that says that we rise or fall to the level of the expectations people have for us. If you surround yourself with a community of big thinkers who believe you are capable of more, you will rise to the level of those expectations. That is the power of community, plain and simple. I’ve seen it over and over again in my life. When I am around winners, I find myself winning.

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Practicing Solitude Is Your Best Investment

We often don’t get enough time to ourselves anymore. We're constantly consumed by our devices, living vicariously through others. The fear of missing out (FOMO) haunts us because we’re trained to compare our own lives to those who seem to have it all figured out or a “better situation.”

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Why You Should Avoid Cardio If Your Goal Is to Lose Body Fat

When most people think about losing body fat, their minds often jump straight to cardio. While it may seem like the go-to solution for burning calories, cardio could actually make dieting harder and less effective. Let’s explore why cardio might not be your best friend during a fat-loss phase and what you should prioritize instead.

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Interview with Bill Shufelt

Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co.

The funny thing is, I never aspired to be an entrepreneur - like the concept never even crossed my mind until I was one. The inspiration for Athletic Brewing was all about the potential to have a positive impact on the health & happiness of millions of people. In my prior career (hedge funds, which I loved), I never had the chance to have a positive impact on anyone. When I turned 30 and was about to get married, I found myself on this path of personal progress and self-improvement like I'd never been before..

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Be Back Next Week!

Have a killer week!

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Stop Lying To Yourself

As 2024 comes to a close, whether it’s been a good, bad, or just "meh" year, one thing is certain: come Tuesday at midnight, it’s over. You’re either finishing with a dull tool or you’ve sharpened your skills, ready for what’s next. So, what is next? Is it the tired “New Year, New Me” because you need change, or because your old habits haven’t served you (again)? Or is it “New Year, Let’s F’in Go,” because you’ve already built the positive habits that are setting you up to win? Ultimately, that’s all in the past. You can only look ahead. You can either focus on progress or decline, and the truth is, most people choose the latter.

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Why the Average Person Diets 126 Times in Their Lifetime

Imagine starting a diet over a hundred times, only to fail almost every single time. It sounds exhausting, yet this is the reality for many people who embark on their weight loss journey. Statistics show that the average person attempts to diet 126 times in their lifetime, meaning they fail 125 or 126 times. Why does this happen?

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Interview with Michael Brandt

CEO and Co-founder of Ketone IQ

Energy is the most important problem for humanity. If you can give people higher quality energy, you can help them solve everything else in their life. Coming from my background as a marathoner and engineer, I created Ketone-IQ to push the boundaries of energy science.

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Be Back in 2025!

Have a Happy New Year!

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Do you operate inside or outside of the circle?

One of the most difficult things in life is learning to live and function efficiently inside the circle. But what is this circle? Inside the circle represents what’s in my control, while outside the circle represents what’s out of my control. For much of my life, especially before my 30s, I spent too many years living outside of the circle, disconnected from who I wanted to be and failing to show up for myself in the way I deserved.

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Business & Markets Update

It was a whirlwind of a week, a week that felt more like a month.  Highlighting the deteriorating ‘Breadth’ in the US equity market in the last write-up was topical, because the sole focus of this past week was BAD BREADTH, particularly the first 4 days.  The S&P 500 saw a larger number of decliners (stocks that went down) than gainers (stocks that went up) for 14 STRAIGHT SESSIONS before a fairly notable bounce on Friday.

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How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle?

Building muscle isn’t just about exercising; it’s also about proper nutrition, with protein playing a central role. Protein is often referred to as the "building block" of muscle, but how much do you really need, and are there specific strategies to maximize its effects? Let’s dive into what the science says about protein intake, where to get it, the importance of timing, and other key considerations.

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Interview with John Gagliardi 

What was the inspiration of Kane Footwear? 

Playing sports my whole life in College, then professionally and Team USA I have been around top athletes in the locker rooms and I saw what everyone was wearing on their feet after practices and games. I saw these same slides when I visited my friends at NFL facilities.

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From Party Guy to Purpose-Driven: How Chasing a Different Feeling Transformed My Life

As the Co-Founder of the renowned mega sports bar brand The Ainsworth, I lived the ultimate party lifestyle for years. While I never struggled with drugs or alcohol, partying was woven into the fabric of my job. In my younger days, I could bounce back easily, moving from one late night to the next, thinking I was living my best life. But as time went on, something changed. Age began to creep in, the nights felt longer, and the recovery became harder.

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Business & Markets Update

Markets (finally) took a breather this past week with the S&P 500 trading -0.65%, which puts the index up 0.30% month-to-date halfway through December.  There was plenty to process in terms of corporate news flow (see Top Reads below) and economic data, but we find ourselves in a bit of a holding pattern headed into the Dec 18th Fed meeting, despite a 25 basis point cut feeling like a sure thing. 

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How to Train and Improve Your VO2 Max

VO2 max, often referred to as your body’s ability to utilize oxygen during intense exercise, is a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness. Whether you’re an athlete or someone looking to improve general fitness, training to enhance your VO2 max can yield significant performance and health benefits. Today, we’ll explore a practical training approach to boost your VO2 max, including the use of heart rate zones for targeted results.

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Interview with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Why is it important to invest in your skeletal muscle?

Skeletal muscle is far more than a means for physical strength or aesthetics—it is a central organ for overall health and longevity. Skeletal muscle drives metabolic processes and acts as a reservoir for amino acids, supporting the body during times of illness or injury by providing essential building blocks for repair.

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 4 Zones of Parenting: Developing Coachable Children

First and foremost, we want to thank everyone for subscribing to our newsletter! We’re thrilled to share that this edition has reached 15,080 incredible readers. Every Monday at 7 AM, you can look forward to a quick, informative, and value-packed read. Let’s keep the momentum going—share our newsletter and help us continue inspiring others!

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