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In this episode of "Unshakable Habits," host Stephen Box debunked the common belief that time is the biggest obstacle to achieving health and wellness goals. He revealed the actual factors that may be hindering your progress and provided a framework to overcome them. By focusing on consistency, mastery, and a clear vision, you can break through the barriers that stand in your way. Plus, Box shared a valuable tool to help you find more time in your busy schedule. Tune in and take control of your health journey today!

Quotes We Loved

• The Overwhelm of Perfectionism: "You may be thinking that in order to get results, you need to show up perfectly every single day... The reality is you need to show up every single day as perfectly as you are capable of that day." - Stephen Box
• The Power of Discipline: "Discipline is about recognizing the needle movers. It's about recognizing the changes that we need to make that are going to get us the results." - Stephen Box
• The Power of Consistency: "If you learn how to scale back so that you can consistently show up and you just do what you can do that day, Will power doesn't come into the equation." — Stephen Box 

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Are you stuck in the gray areas of life? Struggling to find balance and fulfillment? Join me as I host an illuminating conversation with Kari Schwear, the founder of GrayTonic. We'll be engaging in an eye-opening conversation about the concept of the life wheel, an enlightening tool that helps identify areas of fulfillment and those that may feel draining in our lives. Throughout the conversation, this episode reminds us that while we are not born unshakable, we all have the capacity to become unshakable. It requires effort, self-reflection, and consistent action, but with the right tools and mindset, we can navigate the gray areas of life and emerge stronger and more resilient. Join us, and let's navigate the gray together.

Key Topics

[0:00] Intro

[2:21] Not bad, not great

[5:42] Is your life wheel balanced?

[10:56] Men were taught not to have emotions

[16:31] Self-investment vs self-care

[23:54] Gone through the hard times

[28:42] Reacting vs responding

[36:53] Discipline equals freedom

[38:12] Intentional living

[47:08] Everyday effort equals expansion

[52:31] Don't try to do the big things, start small

[59:58] Outro

Quotes We Loved

• "Our feelings are what drives our actions, and we've not been taught how to sit with our feelings and we wanna act upon them. Nobody wants to not feel good. We're trying to escape it, we're trying to find a way out of it, but yet it's okay to not be okay. It's okay to honor those feelings that we do have and to recognize them and to label them." - Kari Schwear
• “You can see that they have decided that discipline equals freedom ..., but you can see it clearly that their decisions and their commitment to themselves is showing up in their behaviors." - Kari Schwear
• "So the key is everyday, and what I like to say is everyday effort equals expansion. If we do something every day and we have the effort, it will help get us to this expanded version of ourselves." - Kari Schwear

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Episode Summary

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find time for the things that are important to you? In this episode of the Unshakable Habits podcast, host Stephen Box discusses the top three reasons why many men feel overwhelmed, even if they don't realize it. He shares personal experiences and insights from his years of coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding the causes of overwhelm and making necessary adjustments. Whether it's the pressure to do it all, the lack of support, or the inability to prioritize self-care, Stephen provides practical advice on how to overcome overwhelm and create unshakable habits. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and transform your life.

Quotes We Loved

•  "A lot of times as men, we don't necessarily realize that we're overwhelmed because we're kind of used to the struggle, if we're being honest about it." - Stephen Box
• "How many times has the all or nothing mentality left you with nothing instead of all?" - Stephen Box
• Do you want control or no control? Because if you want control, you need to live in the present." - Stephen Box

Guest Bio

Are you ready to break free from your old habits and create a better life for yourself and those around you?

If so, meet Men's Health Coach, Stephen Box, founder of Unshakable Habits and the host of the Unshakable Habits Podcast.

Stephen's own remarkable 80lb weight loss story became the cornerstone of his passion for helping others achieve their health goals. Holding the prestigious title of a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), he brings over a decade of expertise to his mission of guiding men towards prioritizing their physical and mental well-being.

We showcase his pursuit of excellence through an impressive array of certifications, including those of an Elite Fitness Trainer, PN Level 2 Master Health Coach, Online Fitness Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, and Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coach.

This comprehensive skill set allows Stephen to address health and wellness from a 360-degree perspective, ensuring that no aspect of well-being is overlooked.

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Have you ever wrestled with the delicate balance between career, fatherhood, and personal well-being? Join me as I sit down with Lee Eldridge, a former coach for professional athletes who has shifted his expertise to energy management. We'll be engaging in an eye-opening conversation about unshakable habits and the transformative power of prioritizing physical and mental health in our busier-than-ever lives. Our conversation underlines the significance of living out our vision, values, and purpose in the present moment as a testament to the effectiveness of energy management. Don't miss out as we explore this and more in our chat with Lee Eldridge, the expert on cognitive athletes.

Key Topics

[2:11] The unique perspective of what it takes to perform at a high level consistently 

[4:05] Balancing work, fatherhood, and well-being

[15:34] Do you need to perform at a high level all the time?

[19:00] Developing habits and consistency for success

[23:13] The four stages of competence

[29:37] The importance of improving sleep and establishing routines

[38:13] Maximizing morning and nighttime routines

[41:03] Create a balance in work, life, and relationships

[43:46] Setting boundaries—does it make the boat go faster?

[45:54] Finding focus and living with purpose

[50:06] Outro

Quotes We Loved

• “If you are not sleeping well, if you are not eating well, if you have no movement or you're not feeding your body with movement if you are not doing any type of, you know, stress tolerance or mental training, if your cognitive performance is suffering, you're just never going to get anywhere, basically.” - Lee Eldridge
• “...try and think about your vision, and where do I want to be? And that's a bit of a key thing. So once you have this idea of your boundaries, and if it's not a definite yes, then it's a no. If it's not yes, it's no, and it's quite a simple thing to do.” - Lee Eldridge
• “...visions, values, and purpose are the big areas that push people

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In this episode of Unshakable Habits, Stephen Box discusses the common challenge of getting back on track after facing setbacks in our routines. He emphasizes the importance of changing our mindset and developing a growth mindset, as well as finding small actions we can take to move forward. Stephen also shares his personal experience with dealing with setbacks and provides practical strategies for managing overwhelm and staying focused on our goals. If you've ever struggled with getting back on track, this episode is for you.

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What if I told you that overcoming the fear of failure could motivate your success? Accomplished business coach, Steve Smith, joins me today to discuss the power of resilience, courage, and mental clarity in leadership roles. Drawing from his personal experience of navigating through business bankruptcy, Steve shares how this daunting period transformed his life, career, and perspective on failure. This enlightening conversation with Steve promises to guide you through the labyrinth of men's leadership success and the cultivation of unshakable habits. Tune in; you wouldn't want to miss this.

Key Topics

[2:35] Who is Steve and what he does

[4:44] Pivoting after a company's bankruptcy

[11:29] The importance of listening to yourself

[16:41] Reconnecting with your “why”

[18:38] The culture of not seeking help and putting your best foot forward

[24:42] Warning signs of potential business failure

[31:14] The importance of NOT making your business, everything

[33:39] Implementing boundaries for effective time management

[44:12] Learn to ask good questions and delegate

[47:06] The power of developing your own inner circle

[50:26] Find your calling, not your passion

[58:52] Outro

Quotes We Loved

• "...Even though I was making zero money for the next two months, that was probably the most energized time in recent memory, because I was just all of a sudden filled with this feeling of I did it for somebody else, I can do it for me." - Steve Smith
• "Where you can, you know, disconnect yourself from what you're doing, go out and participate in something that brings genuine joy, that gives you the greatest amount of recharge that you need, to be able to not only go back with energy, but go back with a fresh perspective." - Steve Smith
• "I recommend to everybody, regardless of where you are in your career, what responsibility you have, title whatever, develop your own inner circle, your own board of directors no more than four or five peop

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Episode Summary

In this episode of Unshakable Habits, we about weight loss and why simply focusing on it might keep you from achieving your goals.

Host Stephen Box, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, shares his personal journey of losing 80 pounds and provides practical strategies to help listeners transform their lives.

So, if you're tired of losing and regaining the same 20lbs over and over again, and want a sustainable approach to weight loss, this episode has lots of valuable insights to help you on your journey.

Also, don't forget to join our new community on Facebook, where you can connect with like-minded men and receive support on your well-being journey.

Quotes We Loved

• "We often think that the key to weight loss is simply eating less and exercising more, but in reality, it's a lot more complex than that." - Stephen Box
• "Weight loss isn't just about the numbers on the scale; it's about creating sustainable habits that support a healthy lifestyle." - Stephen Box
• "Focusing solely on weight loss can actually hinder our progress. We become obsessed with the end goal and that leads to decisions that help us reach our goal but might not be in our best interest." - Stephen Box

Host Bio

Stephen Box is the founder of Unshakable Habits and the host of the Unshakable Habits Podcast.

Inspired by his own 80lb weight loss, Stephen Box is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) who has dedicated over a decade to helping others achieve deep health. 

Stephen also holds certifications as an Elite Fitness Trainer, PN Level 2 Master Health Coach, Online Fitness Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, and Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coach.

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In this episode of Unshakable Habits, Carl Berryman shares his journey of personal growth and how applying principles from fitness training has revolutionized his relationship. Carl highlights the importance of self-awareness, managing reactions, and gradually progressing in both physical fitness and emotional well-being. He emphasizes the need for men to start at their own level in relationships, communicate effectively, and become their partner's rock. Through insightful personal stories and practical tips, Carl inspires you to embrace discomfort, have difficult conversations, and create lasting change in your relationships. Discover how tracking progress and reflecting on mistakes can lead to extraordinary growth. Get ready to transform your relationships and become the best version of yourself.

Quotes We Loved

• “I actually started tracking because the first step to change is always gonna be awareness...So tracking the number of times that I didn't jump in to solve the problem was a big game changer for our relationship, for sure." — Carl Berryman
• "I remember thinking "I have no idea how I'm gonna live without her." In other words, I put all of my happiness, all of my sense of being on my relationship with Jenny Lee. How much pressure does that put on her? to perform, to make me feel whole. Like, how unfair is that?" — Carl Berryman 
• "From my experience, the number one pillar is self-awareness." — Carl Berryman
• If an intruder comes in the house, I've gotta be the first one there. I gotta protect my wife. I gotta protect my kids. I have to be that guy who can be there with anger, with rage, whatever. But when my son comes home from school or my wife comes home from work and they're just been beaten down, they're feeling super hurt, I need to be the one who shows compassion and love and holds that space for them." — Carl Berryman
• "The things we ignore don't get forgotten, they get built upon." — Carl Berryman 

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Episode Summary

In this episode of Unshakable Habits, Mike O'Connor shares valuable insights on how to achieve your goals and find your purpose in life.

 If you've ever felt stuck or unsure about your future, this episode is for you!

Mike discusses the importance of self-assessment and reflection in achieving long-term goals. 

He shares his own struggles with finding purpose and highlights the need for discomfort and gut checks to recalibrate one's mission and vision.

To make things more practical, Mike suggests some deep dive exercises to help listeners determine their current position and desired destination, allowing them to gain a sense of purpose and navigate obstacles more easily.

You also learn practical strategies to reduce anxiety before important events like job interviews. As well as how changing your environment and creating new triggers support your desired habits

Host Stephen Box also provides practical tips for habit-building, mindful practices, and self-improvement techniques. Together, they offer guidance on creating an unshakable foundation for personal growth and embracing the journey of self-discovery.

Join Stephen and Mike in this inspiring episode as they explore the power of reinventing one's identity, embracing personal evolution, and charting a course towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself From This Episode

1. How can connecting your real self to the position you're applying for impact the success of an interview?
2. What are some effective practices to reduce anxiety before an interview? How do they compare to hours of research?
3. How can changing your environment and triggers help in building new habits?
4. What are some strategies for incorporating self-improvement and self-reflection into our daily routines?
5. Mike emphasized the importance of setting goals and regularly assessing progress. How do you currently approach goal-setting? How can you improve this process?
6. What are some accountabili

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In this episode of Unshakable Habits, you'll hear from Tony Kitchens, author of the Gift of Pain.

Tony shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding hope in the tough times that followed the closure of his business.

You'll discover the moment Tony felt a weight lifted off his shoulders and how he realized he wasn't alone in his struggles.

Tony also shares with you his insights on why men often hesitate to open up about their challenges and how it affects their mental health.

He challenges society's expectations that men should always project strength and explores the transformative power of vulnerability and seeking help.

This episode will inspire you to embrace your own struggles, seek support, and find strength in your journey.

So, sit back and get ready for some heartfelt and empowering insights on Unshakable Habits!

Key Topics

• The Challenges of Closing a Business
• Finding Direction Without a Backup
• Navigating Self-Blame and Finding Hope
• Challenging the notion that men have to pretend to be strong
• Importance of being open and honest about one's struggles
•  Importance of keeping commitments and promises to loved ones (including yourself)
• The value and insights that come from dealing with challenges.

Quotes We Loved

• "What I know is that when you imagine the worst, whatever that is, it's tough as you believe it will be. It probably will be... But the thing that you've already gone through in life have prepared you along the way, and it's been an incremental set of lessons for you... You're so much wiser than you were when you're twenty years old." - Tony Kitchens
• "The blessing is looking back is I don't think I would have continued to have a healthier lifestyle if I would have had the business. I physically think I probably would have just died on the job, because I've known 2 or 3 people that have done that." — Tony Kitchens
•  "The saying that I tell myself all the ti

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