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Ep.41: Q/A Prime Habits And What They Cost

Q/A about the habits that shape your “prime,” the kind of motivation that fades, and the practices that quietly compound over years. We get personal about marriage, fitness, faith, shame, and what it looks like to keep taking steps when life changes seasons.
• redefining “prime” as who we are now, not just peak performance
• losing the prove-them-wrong fire and looking for healthier motivation
• chasing the excitement of the unknown instead of fear of being judged
• prioritizing a spouse as a compounding life habit
• fitness as a long-term engine for identity, business, and opportunity
• being disciplined in the gym while other areas drift out of control
• using alcohol to shut off an overactive mind and what that hid
• dropping the spiritual scoreboard and building daily intention
• “You will never be put to shame” as a turning point
• celebrating our daughter’s baptism and what steady faith looks like in kids

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Ep. 40: Breaking The Habits That Are Breaking You

We talk honestly about the habits that hold us back from becoming our best selves, even when we have big goals and good intentions. We unpack what success really costs, why perfectionism can stall progress, and how to keep moving when growth feels like drowning.
• Why we should not model our whole life after one “hero”
• The hidden sacrifices behind money, status, and achievement
• Why copying what successful people do now fails beginners
• The value of advice from someone just ahead of you
• “Drown then breathe” as a career and leadership playbook
• Skin in the game and why commitment changes behavior
• Corporate learning versus entrepreneurship with real consequences
• Amazon as proof that the first idea is rarely final
• Our current bad habits, including time waste and no schedule
• Late-night FOMO, social media research loops, and sleep costs
• Perfectionism, shipping work, and GETMO good enough to move on
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EP. 39. Effects Of A 72 Hour Fast

Three days without food sounds like misery until you realize the hardest part is not hunger, it is routine. Nick Urankar records a solo run right after finishing a 72-hour fast and tells the full story, including the moment the group challenge turned into a one-person decision. We talk about why fasting benefits go beyond the scale, how it feels once you pass the first 24 hours, and why “I just miss chewing” might be the most honest line you will hear about appetite.

We also answer the questions people actually ask when they are considering a water fast or intermittent fasting: What can you drink while fasting? Is black coffee OK? Why do electrolytes matter? Is bone broth “cheating” or just a practical tool? Nick shares what he used, what he avoided, and why the goal is progress not perfection. Jake jumps in with insights on water weight, glycogen, mental clarity, and the bigger reason many people fast in the first place: giving your body space to recover and clear out what is not serving you.

If you are thinking about weight loss, we cut through the noise. A 72-hour fast can drop pounds fast, but most of that comes back quickly, so the real win is the reset and the intention you bring to breaking a fast. Nick explains how he reintroduced food with a simple meal and why planning that meal ahead can keep you from undoing the work. We also cover fasted workouts, dialing back intensity, and keeping your focus on the long game instead of one dramatic week.

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Ep. 38. You Don't Need More Motivation. You Need More Action.

We ask a blunt question: are we actually becoming who we said we’d be, or are we hiding behind old stories and small excuses. We talk fear, discipline, long-term choices, and the tiny habits that make you a better partner and a better version of yourself.
• using fear as fuel instead of a stop sign
• why “manifestation” only works with consistent doing
• chasing long-term goals without trading them for short-term comfort
• the difference between one big excuse and many small misaligned choices
• accepting outcomes without blaming the world
• staying present instead of living in past highlight reels
• becoming a better husband by being intentional again
• the daily “143” alarm as a simple connection habit
• discipline as doing what you don’t want to do
• finding inspiration in extreme efforts like ultra marathons

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Ep. 37. Rapid Fire Q&A

Rapid fire questions have a way of skipping the small talk and hitting the truth. We sit down with Jake running the list while Nick and Braxston answer off the cuff, and what starts as coffee versus pre-workout quickly turns into a real conversation about performance, pressure, and how people actually grow. If you care about mindset, fitness, leadership, and the messy middle of building a life, you’ll hear yourself in this one.

They talk strength training versus endurance training and why the best choice depends on the season you’re in. They revisit the “dark days” that shaped us, from major career transitions and new parent life to the early grind of opening a gym. We also unpack how brutal workouts and competitive environments can break you mentally before they ever break you physically, and why preparation is the simplest antidote to doubt.

Then they get practical: the supplements they never give up (vitamin D3 and whey isolate protein), the learning habit that changed everything (reading and audiobooks), and the daily discipline of training even when motivation is missing. We close with a serious look at NIL and young athletes, why early money can create entitlement, and how planning for the end protects your future. The thread through it all is compounding, your choices stack whether you notice or not.

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Ep. 36. Minimum Work Requirement

We trade the polished highlight reel for the messy truth behind competitive sports, from CrossFit Regionals rules to the NFL Draft roller coaster. We talk about what really happens when your body feels off, the internet fills in the blanks, and you still have to keep showing up.
• chasing the CrossFit Open “itch” without letting outside expectations take over
• why social media makes it easier to look fit than to be fit
• the CrossFit Regionals ring dips event and the minimum work requirement that ends a weekend
• how a viral snatch clip turns into a false “torn pec” story and steroid talk
• Braxston's combine injuries and the draft day slide into undrafted free agency
• dealing with shame, pressure, and the fear of letting everyone down
• separating progress from motion through time, consistency, and honest feedback
• building resilience with controllables like effort, character, and coach ability
• 365 days of burpees as a real world consistency test

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Ep. 35. Standards Over Sympathy

We start with a gym story that turns into a bigger talk about grace, accountability, and why we should stop telling people what they “should” do when they are in a hard season. Braxston and Nick dig into men’s mental health, discipline, and big challenges, then tease a 2026 Masogi that honestly scares them in the best way.
• a chemo battle changing how we think about courage and training
• grace without lowered expectations and respect for personal standards
• why men disappear when life gets heavy
• building a real tribe that calls and checks in
• the gym as a release for anxiety and depression but not the root fix
• asking better questions instead of rushing past people
• high performance insecurity and why we struggle to celebrate wins
• consistency as the real “secret” behind progress
• gym discipline versus gym escape and how to tell the difference
• redefining overtraining as unearned intensity
• a 2026 Masogi plan to bike across Indiana and raise money for charity
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Ep. 34. Raise The Standard

We unpack why willpower keeps failing and how raising your standard starts by changing the environments that shape your habits. We share real stories from faith, family life, nutrition, and work to make lasting change feel practical instead of overwhelming.
•how environment shapes habits more than motivation
•why “back to reality” happens after big moments
•removing options to make discipline easier at home and work
•setting clear standards with food and daily routines
•building accountability that does not reward excuses
•creating purpose-driven spaces for focus at home
•running an honest life audit to remove negatives and add positives
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