So you’re deep into your quest and you’ve stalled out. It’s been a gut busting marathon and you’re no where near where you need to be. You’ve worked to Overwhelm Your Circumstances and made the strategic and radical changes you thought necessary.

But you’re just not getting it done.

Welcome to the club. No one said it was going to be easy, nothing worthwhile in this world is. You’re not the first man to hit the wall and you won’t be the last. Get used to disappointment.

Failure and difficulty are part of life. Everyone has their losses. Everyone. Even those people who are immensely successful get their head handed to them once in a while.

But there’s no question some people do seem to have the Midas touch; at least to get them to an enviable level of outwardly success. Good for them. Never doubt for a second, however, that difficulties will touch everyone, regardless of outward appearances.

We, however, are not concerned with the success of others. We are concerned only with you. Others will live their lives and you will live yours. You will Be Your Own Man and Enjoy Your Own Company. There is no better alternative. To do otherwise would be folly.

So the question then, is what are you going to do about your lack of progress up to this point? Despite tremendous effort and a never say die attitude, you’re still stuck. Or perhaps you keep making the same mistakes; whatever.

Your goal, your Vision is still a worthy one, that hasn’t changed. You’ve put everything you have into it and you’ve put your life on the line. But again, you’re just not getting it done and you’re beginning to fold.

The driving force behind your ambition is losing its hold over you. You remember it of course, but it’s now only words; there’s no Soul behind it anymore. And you’d better find something quickly because you can feel yourself letting go.

The answer in these situations is to brush everything aside and go stone cold hardcore.

Man up, harden yourself and Make Not Quitting Reason Enough.

Some Things In Life Are Simply Worth It

Let’s say you never actually make it to your goal. But your fight, your struggle is and will always remain worthwhile; there are indeed some things in life worth never giving up on.

Consider that much good will likely spin off of your pursuit as a natural consequence. Doing what’s right is its own reward, even if you can’t see any benefit in the immediate. Your Soul and character will certainly be the better for it.

Even if you don’t make it all the way to your destination there might still be tremendous reward. A worthy quest will most certainly produce many positives along the way; even if only intrinsic in nature.

And just as some things are worth believing in whether they are true or not, so are some things worth pursuing whether they are ultimately achieved or not. Fighting the good fight is always worthwhile.

So take a look around and ask yourself if anything good has come to fruition, even though you’ve not yet made it to where it is you want to be. My guess is that, if you’ve persevered with principle and honor, you will definitely see you are the better for it.

The natural order tends to work that way. If you work like hell at something, expending tremendous amounts of positive energy, in some way or some fashion that positive energy will find its way back to you.

Although it may not be in the form you expected, it will likely be that at some point you are the beneficiary of tremendous good fortune.

There are many unforeseen and fortuitous possibilities in this world. More than any of us could possibly imagine. And sometimes the Creator knows what’s better for us than we do. You will realize this one day when you see the hand of God reaching out and guid...

Make the decision you’ve been thinking about for a while now. Commit to yourself and put your life on the line. Decide how it is you want to live each day and where it is you want to end up. And then pull the trigger and tear after it like your life depended on it.

No more half measures and no more back doors. Cross over to the other side and then burn the damn bridge behind you.

This is the turning point where you will decide you are done with the superficial. All that will now really matter is the intrinsic in nature. When you finally make this core decision to connect as a man should with what is natural and right, then truth, honor and love is all there will really be.

Intrinsic Values

The rest of your life will now be a vehicle through which you will purify your Soul. It will all be secondary to what really counts. You will develop yourself physically, mentally and financially, but it will all serve a higher purpose. You will be justifying your life and getting in line with the natural order. The extrinsic will become subordinate to, and serve, the intrinsic.

Along the way you will indeed enjoy your worldly gains, but the underlying reason for your success will be from something more meaningful. Right Action and the perfection of your character will become your primary motivation.

Continue these pursuits long enough and you will find the wind at your back and the sun on your shoulders. It will all be good and you will know it.

My advice is to seek to find this place. There is indeed a higher realm in this broken world of ours. Not that you will ever need to be perfect, but to make the pursuit of what’s right the primary focus of every day is without question the best way to live. And by definition this means you will be paring away at Your Life’s Destiny—you will be working to become the very best man you can be.

Transformational Effect

As you learn to tap into this higher realm, life will begin to change. Your interpretation and reaction to difficulty will be much different. Negative people and circumstances will no longer have the same effect. They will pass through you in a sense and you will transform them.

You will know that somehow you will be bending things in a better direction through your efforts. And that with the help of other good men doing the same thing, you will become a partner in the betterment for all. You will now be a part of the solution.

Not that you will become bulletproof, but you will acquire the ability to rise above all it in a sense. Rather than just react emotionally, a higher order of function will set in. The difference is that you now have the proper perspective. You are aware there is more than what meets the eye. Behind it all there is always purpose, meaning and destiny; even in extreme difficulty.

So you will work to make the best of even the most difficult situations. You will remain keenly aware that no good will come of letting go or falling apart. And if you do for a time, you will get right back up and pull yourself together—you will take Right Action, for there is always the possibility of turning something bad into something good. Even in the finality of the irreversible, there is always the hand of God and the next life to look forward to.

You will know these things to be true and it will give you courage and the will to persevere like never before. It will harden you as a man. There will be no more rolling over.

New Energy

Living as such will also imbue you with energy. You’ll develop the ability to put yourself in an active state and go full throttle all day long. And by the end of the day when it’s time to take rest, your head will hit the pillow with satisfaction and anticipation. There will be the satisfaction of a day well lived and the anticipation of another one to come.

Wake up each morning with a Force of Purpose. Know what it is that you want out of life. Make sure there’s a fire inside that will light you up each day.

Find your reason. Find something that will send chills down your spine. To really live your life you’ve got to have a primary purpose that drives you forward.

Without a primary purpose or Mission your life will be dull and uninspired. Life will push you around. And there’s no way you’ll come even close to fulfilling your immense potential. This is no way for a man to live.

Find something that will imbue you with vigor, energy and direction. Find a One Thing that will get you going. It doesn’t need to be forever; just enough to fire you up and set your Trajectory on an upward run. You can figure it out as you go from there.

Action will lead to more action and then action will lead to inspiration.

Live your life as a man should and endeavor to make an impact. Better to thrash about and make a mess than to sit back and remain passive.

Take control and quietly go about your business. And Never Let Them See You Coming.

Action not Words

Now that you know where you are going and what you want, it’s time to get busy. It’s time to take action.

You will frame your destination with words and Turn Your Words Into Reality. But you will keep those words and thoughts to yourself and use them as the fuel to drive you forward. You will tell your mind what it needs to hear.

As far as others are concerned, all they will see is a man standing tall and getting things done—a man who carries himself with energy and focus. Being driven and having a strong, confident posture as such will have a positive affect on both you and those you interact with.

Making it a point to carry yourself with vigor will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Just as forcing a smile will lighten your mood, having a strong, upright and masculine posture will lift your energy level, mindset and ambition. And it will also increase your testosterone; the more the better.

In parallel, embodying a never say die attitude and a strong physical presence will raise your social standing. Even those ahead of you in the pecking order will take note as they see you on the move each day without fail. Let them learn to depend on and trust in your character and you will accrue tremendous advantage.

Be proactive and take action always. Make this your essence. Even if you make a few mistakes along the way, just brush them aside as a learning experience. Give yourself credit for having the guts and character to keep moving no matter what.

My advice though, is to keep your ambition to yourself. It is unnecessary for anyone to know the depth of your hardcore commitment. Let it simmer below the surface. There is no need to grandstand and draw attention.

Better to be modest, quiet and on the move, than always talking to impress. The latter approach smacks of a lack of character and weakness. People will sense this.

Endeavor instead to take the high road and Never Let Them See You Coming.

Talk is cheap

And the Same Goes for Your Woman

Remember talk is cheap, especially with your woman. She’s seen you at your worst and is very aware of your faults and weaknesses. Endeavor to change this reality as part of your overall purpose.

Keep quiet and let her see your deeds from now on. Even if you’ve disappointed her in the past, all can be forgotten with enough principled action. Through sheer will and perseverance you will flip the script.

And as an added bonus, keeping quiet and going about your business will stir your woman’s imagination. It will begin to dawn on her at some point there’s now more to you than meets the eye. After a while,

You know who you are out there.

You’ve got the brain power, you’ve got the looks, you’ve got the physique and you’ve got the charisma. I only wish I had the same raw potential; there’s an embarrassment of riches lurking right below the surface. The world is at your feet and you don’t even know it.

All you need to do is get out of your own damn way and Greatness is Right There for the Taking.

Take an afternoon and design the ideal you. Start the process that will change it all. Pull from deep in your core and put down into words who you would like to become in 2 years. Imagine what the Creator Himself would want. Keep it simple and make it a bullet point list if necessary.

Ask yourself who you could be in 730 days if you went all out; if you made it your number one priority to become the very best you could be; if you cast all other concerns aside and worked to become a better man at the end of each day, than you were when you rolled out of bed that morning. No More Zero Days.

Two years is long enough to make some serious gains and yet short enough to take on as a challenge. And from there you can take stock and then do it again. Except this time you’ll have a hardened core and even more Force of Purpose.

Never mind the past and never mind anyone else.

Let go of the emotional attachment to your past mistakes. Learn from them, but let the negative energy go; it is of no value. You do have this choice. Make this decision and it will set you free.

And never mind about anyone else. Focus on yourself. Have the courage to Be Your Own Man. In the end it will set you apart.

Bear down one day at a time and thrill yourself with sheer will and determination. You know it’s in there. Harness that energy and make everyday life your playing field. You Can Do More and you will develop the capacity. Just focus on the present moment with an eye on the ideal you and the calendar will do the rest. It’s no more complicated than that.

Pursue excellence in what a man can control—excellence in mind, health and money. Drill down on all three and Overwhelm Your Circumstances one day at a time.

Read and write to develop your mind. Besides your Soul there is nothing more powerful that you possess. Take advantage of the best time ever to be alive and learn from the smartest in the world. Make it a habit to read every day; even if only for ten minutes.

And then once in a while write down a few words about what it is you are thinking. As simple as it sounds it will help you to formulate and clarify your thoughts even further. Putting your thoughts to paper or screen will sharpen your mind and give you an advantage over those too lazy to do so; Be Willing to Do What Most Men Won’t.

Lift and sprint. Work with the physical gifts that God gave you and use them a tool to harden your character and manifest a powerful physical presence. No need to go overboard here, alternate between lifting and cardio every other day.

Developing your physique will add tremendous benefits to your life, both personally and socially. Personally, it’s hard to let much affect you when you walk around as a superior physical specimen. And socially, people are naturally attracted to a hardened man of obvious physical discipline. They can sense and are naturally drawn to his exceptional, raw energy.

Next in the queue is to Cash Flow Every Month, regardless of what it is you do or how much you make. Take control of your money and spend less than you earn. It’s no more complicated than that. Even $100 a month can add up to a seven figures over a man’s work life. Have this be your ace in the hole no matter what happens. Always put some money away and cash flow every month.

Pursue excellence in all three of these areas—mind, health,

If you’re stuck in a rut, in a bad situation or just sick and tired of being sick and tired, then it’s time to pull out all the stops—it’s time to take it to the limit and Overwhelm Your Circumstances.

At some point you’ve got to draw the line and get cold blooded serious. Enough with mediocrity, enough with half measures and enough with backdoors. Cross over to the other side and burn the bridge behind you.

Take a deep dive into your Soul. Drill deep into your core. Figure out what it is you really want from this life and how you want to live it.

And then get angry or find whatever reason you need to find. Clench your fists, grit your teeth and make an irreversible compact; not with the Creator, your woman or anyone else. But commit to yourself and then hold on for evermore.

There comes a day in a man’s life when enough is enough. A day when nothing else really matters but the path you have chosen. This is the day when you find your Purpose and you find your way.

Things may be bad, they may be ugly or just plain old. But there is now one compelling difference when your feet hit the ground each morning—the fire now burns within. It’s white hot, focused and burning bright like never before.

It feels great to be of single minded Purpose and to not give a damn about anything else. You’re going to pursue your Mission and put your life on the line. There is now no other way.

Become Blind to the Effort

So you’ve experienced mediocrity, disappointment and failure. Good. You’ve now got a foil and the fuel to drive you forward.

You tried it the other way and look where it got you. So it’s time to take off the gloves and go all out.

Imagine where you could be in 5 years if you took your pursuits to the limit; if you set aside every distraction and focused on one main goal.

If your quest is spine tingling or life changing in nature, then no effort will be too much. You will never regret it, no matter how hard you have to work to get there.

Come out of the gate hard and clear a path in front of you. Quit wasting your time with television and alcohol. And then take that new free time and apply it directly to your quest.

Next, create even more space for more effort by getting your ass out of bed. Life is for the awake. Get up at 4am during the week and sleep in to a lazy 6am on the weekends. Take pride in getting a head start while most other men are still hugging their pillow or burning off the previous night’s alcohol.

No more TV, no more liquor and no more sleeping in until the last minute. Get up and bust a gut every day.

Begin to identify with the struggle at hand. Embrace it and make it part of your character. Make it part of who you are.

Expect there to be obstacles, difficulties and disappointment. And then do whatever it takes to climb over, go around or get back up—never say die.

Harden yourself and commit to tremendous overwhelming effort. Acquire a champion’s spirit and send chills down your spine every day as you thrill yourself with gut busting pursuit.

Remember, you’ve had your fill of the easy path. You are now going to push yourself and embrace the comfort of discomfort. It’s your new way of life.

So the strategy here is simple, but not easy.

You will work like you’ve never worked before and remain blind to the effort.

And you won’t stop until you break through to the other side.

Make not quitting reason enough

Become Blind to the Time

Sometimes the answer is to simply not quit. You might not even need to be that good. All it might take is to just Outlast Them All; or perhaps, to just outlast yourself and your own weaknesses.

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Expect it all to come at you every day. Expect there to be chaos and difficulty; not in a pessimistic sense, but in a realistic one.

There is just so much going on at once in this world, so much complexity and so many competing interests there is just no way to avoid it. Shit happens as they say. And sometimes, chaos and difficulty will go off the rails and manifest into tragedy. This is indeed life as we know it.

Stoic philosophy would tell you that none of this should surprise you. As a man you are aware that people and things can and will go wrong. It should be obvious by now that disorder and malevolence pervade human existence.

It follows then, that if you are affected by difficulties and you let them get you down, then the blame for your degraded state of mind rests with you. With the exception of unexpected personal tragedy, it should all be expected as par for the course.

Why should any of this surprise you? You are keenly aware of the realities of life at this point. You are no longer a child, but a hardened man. And legitimate men of character handle things. They stand tall, they shoulder the load and they get things done, regardless of the circumstances. So this is what you will do.

You will rise above it all and Make the Journey Its Own Reward. Yes, even when disorder and the storms of life roll in. At its core, life is about facing challenges and making things right as best as you can. And in the end, this is what will develop your character and purify your Soul.

It is not success that makes the man. Success will simply reveal who he is. It is difficulty and struggle that will ultimately cultivate the greatness within.

So you will embrace the challenges of life and expect them to continue as a matter of course. In fact, the more you get done and the higher you go, the more there will be. This is simply the natural order.

But no matter what comes, you will still pursue Your Life’s Destiny—you will become the very best you can be and fulfill the promise of your innate God given potential. This is how you will justify your life and add meaning and purpose to every day.

You will create order and symmetry out of chaos.

You will embrace the struggle.

And when tragedy strikes you will push back in Righteous Defiance.

Live your life as such and then glory in the truest sense will be yours.

Intrinsic Order and Symmetry

Add a measure of elegance to all that you do by creating order and symmetry out of the disorder that comes your way. For both the extrinsic and intrinsic make sure everything within your control is in its proper place and within its proper balance.

Disorder and chaos will add stress and confusion to your life. They will endeavor to push you off track and slow you down. Circumstances and people, by their very nature will act like a crosswind impeding your forward progress. They will add confusion and complexity. And they will become a drain on your reserves if unattended to. This is all to be expected.

For those things over which you have no control, you will simply let be. There is no need to spend any time or mental energy in areas outside of your sphere of influence. Relieve yourself of a tremendous burden by letting go of that which you cannot control.

Commit to this frame of mind as the foundation to getting your life in order. Make it the first step in removing unnecessary clutter. Let things be and focus only on what you can control. This will clear a path and allow for maximum focus. It will allow you to drill down on what you can directly affect and add clarity to each day.

Another intrinsic step in your quest for a clean, razor sharp edge is to plan for the future, but learn to live your life in the present moment. Free your mind of the past,

So you’ve come out of the gate hard and you’re on your way. You realize that your life was—and is still—divinely inspired and there is no time to waste. When your feet hit the ground each morning there’s a fire that rages inside and propels you forward like no other time.

It’s good to be alive, really alive.

It feels great to walk around with steely determination and to know deep in your core you will simply not let go. There is no way you will be denied anymore. No matter the difficulties and no matter the naysayers, you will not stop and you will never quit.

Even if some of those closest to you disappoint or even try to discourage or disparage your efforts, you have the courage of your convictions like no other time. To paraphrase The Blues Bothers, you’re on a Mission from God, you’ve got a full tank of gas and you’re going to hit it.

You are now pursuing Your Life’s Destiny and it’s too bad if family and friends just can’t see it. You were once there yourself. You understand what it is to live on a different plane and to slumber through each day in the dark.

Perhaps in the long run, your example will provide those you care about with a path upward. In any case, it doesn’t matter who it is, you will not be held back anymore. You will put yourself first and develop all of your innate potential—you will put yourself in the strongest possible position. Sometimes that’s all a man can do for those he cares about; for those who are not ready for the truth.

And for those who are never ready, you will simply have to leave them behind. Holding yourself back will not do anyone any good. In the end we all have free will and must bear the consequences of our choices. It’s just the way it is.

You’ve got audacious goals to tear after in your “Mission from God” so you will indeed hit the throttle and keep moving. Who knows though, what unknown possibilities will manifest themselves through your efforts? Life is now very exciting.

But because there is now something more to your life than just earthly, superficial concerns, you have committed to take the long view. True conviction gives a man patience. Belief does indeed foster peace of mind.

You’ve also become smarter and discovered the secret to maintaining this higher level of execution. It’s a philosophy that will provide you with the endurance and resilience to go on forever; to go on until the Creator finally calls you back home.

You will Make the Journey Its Own Reward.

Purpose & Meaning

Let’s face it, in life there is much more journey than destination. There are only so many climactic moments. Most of life is spent in the pursuit of one’s goals and achievements. And even after their glorious attainment, it’s usually a day or two of celebration and then on to the next.

A wise man also realizes that chasing after hedonistic pleasure and accumulation for its own sake will lead to an empty existence. Rewards that are largely driven from the outside, such as pleasure and material wants, eventually lose their luster; a tolerance will inevitably build up. This is the Hedonic Treadmill. An extrinsic and pleasure based existence leads to nowhere and will eventually take a man down.

Thus you have the lives of many of the rich and famous we frequently see in the media. They have apparently achieved the pinnacle of success, but their lives are in tatters. Fame, wealth and victory provide tremendous bursts of pleasure, but without the proper foundation can lead to the miserable broken lives we hear and read about.

In contrast, long term happiness and true success are largely driven by the intrinsic in nature. Having an overriding Purpose for your life is the ultimate intrinsic motivation. This is what will lead to true meaning and happiness.

It all starts in your mind. Take some time on a regular basis to deliberately decide how you want to carry yourself each day and where it is you want to end up—Craft Your Life with purpose and precision.

Tell your mind what it needs to hear. You do have the ability to teach your own mind how to think and how to work. Precision, repetition and deliberate action are the key. The modern term for this is neuroplasticity—your brain has the ability to reorganize and reprogram itself.

Make it a regular habit to pull yourself away from family, friends and co-workers and spend some time alone. It can be five minutes, fifteen minutes or an afternoon. Make it solitary and make it quiet. Personally I like to reflect on and set my intentions on a daily basis before I start the day.

Start by writing down your Life Mission, Life Vision and One Thing.

Your Life Mission is the overriding code for how you will live your life. It’s the foundation for all that you do. Put your Mission before everything else and let it guide you in all your endeavors. And when things get difficult, dig in and hold on with Righteous Defiance; sometimes that’s all a man can do.

Your Life Vision is the specific list of goals you wish to achieve and where and how you want to live your life. Create this Vision in your mind; see your surroundings, your achievements, your loved ones and yourself. Visualize your life as you would like to live it—feel it.

Your One Thing is the ultimate achievement that will put you up in the High Country; it’s the one goal that will fuel your motivation like no other and light your life on fire. If you don’t have a One Thing then get one. Dig deep and decide what it is that would bring on the light like nothing else. Do so and it will change your life.

Consider what you believe the Creator would want for you in all His benevolence. Treat yourself as you would your new born son and design your life with the same pride and joy.

The Spark of Greatness is still within you, regardless of your past. Remember, the past is an illusion, it no longer exists. All that matters is the present moment and your plans for the future. Put your past behind you and commit to the glory ahead.

With pen or keypad in hand get it done. Find the words and stake your claim to Purpose.

With the above trifecta—Mission, Vision, One Thing— you will predict and then execute how you want to live your life with the precision of the written word. By deliberately articulating your ambitions you will define your life with razor sharp accuracy.

Having specific and concrete words delineate your present and future self will be a huge advantage. It will set you apart. It will lift you up and provide you with tremendous focus. You will be able to pursue your life with clarity and a force of purpose; like few other men.

Speak your Mission, Vision and One Thing to yourself out loud. Let your mind hear your voice over and over again. Driving alone in the car or any other solitary moment will do.

You will create a positive feedback loop that will transform your life. First you will think and then you will write. From there you will speak and then you will take action. And each step will reinforce the other.

Fire things up with Vision

Fantastic, so let’s get to work and Achieve Personal Greatness.

Begin by carrying yourself as if you are already years into your plans.

You’ve made a serious and thoughtful decision about how you want to live your life and where it is you want to end up. You’ve specifically designed the very best version of you—so why wait?

You’ve been there before. You’ve had a taste of it. We’ve all had those days where we’ve lived and executed on a higher plane. Become your ideal self today and leave the old yo...

Accept and embrace the idea that You Can Do More.

Change your thinking about what you need to do, from obligation to opportunity. Consider each day that your feet hit the floor as a chance to get better. See yourself as the raw potential of divine origin. And then endeavor to reveal the personal greatness that lies within.

There is no question in my view that if you are of sound mind, then you were born with exceptional potential. But it’s your responsibility and yours alone to pare away until your innate greatness is revealed.

It will take some serious and concerted effort to realize this potential, but there is nothing more worthwhile that a man can do; you will never regret the effort—never. The same cannot be said, however, if you choose instead to take the easy path. Man up and choose the hard path.

Thank the Creator that you live in a part of the world and in a time when this is possible; when a man can actually consider pursuing excellence, rather than just survival. If you are reading these words now, then you are one of these men. Never has so much opportunity, knowledge and upward mobility been available. Sadly, few will realize this.

But no one said it was going to be easy. Nothing worthwhile is on this planet. This is simply the natural order.

Start by taking Right Action in all that you do and Carry Yourself with Energy and Verve. This is how man should conduct himself. And this is how a man will begin to pull away from his old habits and then begin to change his destiny.

Of course, everyday life involves much that is simply routine and sometimes unpleasant or difficult. Accept this as reality. It’s just the way it is. It’s the same for everyone. But then commit to rise above it all and execute at a higher level. This is what will create the separation you are looking for.

There is no question at all you can control your perception and attitude towards events, circumstances and actions. This is extremely important. Control your perception and control your feelings, toughen up and smarten up.

Consider everything you have to do each day as the most important thing you can be doing right at that moment; be it pleasant or unpleasant. And then do it well. Make it a core principle to do everything as best as you can. Do it all with vigor and style, no matter what it is.

Enjoy yourself. This is a choice you can make. The only one stopping you is you. So get out of your own way. Live in the present moment and do everything at the highest level. This will be innately rewarding and be part of the fuel that propels you forward and upward.

We’ve all seen other people who genuinely enjoy themselves as they go about their day. And they will consistently do so. They always seem to have all kinds of energy and a great attitude. This is a choice they have made. And it’s time to make the same damn choice yourself.

If you’re tired of being tired, then flip the script. Train your mind by telling it each day what it needs to hear. You can rise above it all, you can perform at a very high level, you can enjoy yourself and you can become better; and then better still.

After all, what’s the alternative? To slumber through your responsibilities and then drag yourself home and complain to your woman? This is no way to live. This is no way to spend each day. This is not what your woman and children want to see. This is not how you want to live. This is not your Life’s Destiny.

No, your Life’s Destiny is to become the very best you can be—after all, this is why you are reading these words here today.

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Develop your character, get smarter, sculpt your physique, enjoy your woman and achieve financial independence. Pursue Virtue, Excellence and Quality. Carry yourself with energy and verve. Become the very best you can be. Live each day with POWER. In other words, become a Force of Nature. This is the core philosophy here at BFN.

Focus on yourself and put yourself first; not to be selfish, but to the contrary. Make it a justification for every heart beat and every breath you take. Make it an expression of pure gratitude for all that is good and for all of those you love.

Your Life’s Destiny, your reason for being, is to develop your innate potential despite all of the chaos you will encounter. You have been placed on this earth to face challenges and face them you will. So you will face them as man should by always putting forth your best and always striving to become better.

By pursuing Virtue, Excellence and Quality each day, the magic of compounding will eventually begin to manifest itself. You will excel in your endeavors and all of those closest to you will benefit. And by extension, so will the rest of the world.

Imagine if every man did so. Certainly mistakes would still occur and we’d be far from perfection. But there’s no question the world would be a much better place. So you will do your part and focus on what you can control. You will focus on you and lead by example.

And you will set that example by outworking, outlasting and outthinking them all. Life is also a competition in many respects and if your goal is to pull away from the norm then you had better Be Willing To Do What Most Men Won’t.

We are not playing games here and this isn’t a contest, so Be Your Own Man. But you had better commit to put the work in; and put the work in at a higher level than other men, both in terms of effort, consistency and smarts. If you wish to break away from the norm you are going to have to do more than the norm; much more.

Discipline, Perseverance and Dynamism are the keys to your success. You don’t need to be a genius or blessed with any other special talent. Instead you need to Play the Long Game with a sense of urgency and be more disciplined, more consistent and more dynamic than the rest.

Starting tomorrow, step boldly into your future and create a gap between you and the other 95% of the population out there running around every day. And then work your ass off to maintain that gap over time and allow it to compound. Make it a way of life. Make it a matter of pride. Make it your code.

Most of what you need to do is not that complicated. You know what is required in order to excel. With a little imagination, some guts and some hardcore effort you can become twice the man you are today in no time.

It’s this slight gap held on to over time which will make the difference. It’s all the little things done at a higher level each and every day, combined with some dynamic adjustments when necessary that will create the separation you’re looking for. This is what will allow you to pull away from the rest.

Challenge yourself

Here are some of the changes I’ve made to my life in the past few years to prime the pump:

Create a Life Mission which is to Pursue Virtue, Excellence and Quality

Create a Life Vision and One Thing

Up at 4am weekdays

Up at 6am weekends

No more cable television

Quit alcohol and grains, eat Paleo

Fast 22 hours Monday-Friday, 16 hours Saturday and Sunday

Work out every other day alternating weight training and sprints

Back to my 19 year old prime weight of 185-190lbs

Go minimalist—sell home, downsize car, new Spartan condo with zero maintenance

Work 7 Days a week with appropriate leisure time