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Athan Schindler is an entrepreneur and performance coach with over 25 years of experience.

He’s a former Airborne Ranger and Army Master fitness instructor.

Athan created the Purpose Dashboard, a transformative tool used exclusively with his clients to help people live an inspired, self-led life centered around their unique values and abilities.

As the owner of Strive Strength & Conditioning in Bastrop, TX, Athan has a proven track record of empowering others to achieve their fitness and life goals through rigorous training, mindset coaching, and habit formation.

In addition to his work in fitness, Athan hosts the "Doing the Work" podcast, where he explores deep, impactful conversations on relationships, purpose, and societal issues.

In this episode, Athan shares his journey from young entrepreneur to successful business owner.

He discusses the critical role of embracing failure and imperfection, maintaining a clear sense of self in the face of external pressures, and discovering deeper purposes beyond just financial gain and recognition.

Athan reflects on his early business ventures, his experiences in the Army, and the pivotal moments that have shaped his career.

He highlights the importance of resilience, consistent practice, and the right mindset for overcoming challenges.

Athan also explores the significance of having a personal creed, the benefits of journaling, and the impact of community building in business.

Give this a watch or listen for valuable insights into navigating chaos and staying true to your purpose.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 – Overcoming failure and imperfection 
• 02:14 – Journey into entrepreneurship 
• 04:48 – Mindset and skill development 
• 06:35 – Facing challenges and building resilience 
• 10:22 – The importance of personal purpose 
• 13:40 – Navigating the modern business landscape 
• 26:15 – Embracing chaos and finding balance 
• 27:49 – Leadership and self-realization 
• 41:27 – Daily practices for success 
• 01:02:11 – Reflecting on growth and learning

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In this episode, I go over my notes, highlights, and annotations from the book Hidden Potential by Adam Grant.

I definitely recommend reading it if you like this episode. Grab it here on Amazon.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Book Overview
• 02:10 - Opportunity and Motivation
• 03:57 - Ambition vs. Aspiration
• 05:20 - Importance of Cognitive Skills
• 06:20 - Overcoming Obstacles
• 08:27 - Character vs. Personality
• 09:45 - Embracing Discomfort
• 14:00 - Writing as a Learning Tool
• 16:50 - Benefits of Reading
• 18:30 - The Power of Micro-Breaks
• 21:37 - Navigating Skill Plateaus
• 23:54 - The Importance of a Compass
• 26:00 - The Curse of Knowledge
• 29:00 - Benefits of Side Hustles
• 33:00 - Tutor Effect in Learning
• 36:50 - Potential vs. Performance
• 39:25 - GPA vs. GPT
• 40:50 - Imposter Syndrome vs. Growth Mindset

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Show Notes:

00:00 - Background and Initial Experience with Whoop
02:02 - Whoop Membership and First Impressions
04:30 - Stress Monitoring and Apple Watch Ultra Comparison
11:08 - Strengths, Limitations, and Ease of Use
12:34 - Managing Skin Sensitivity and Strap Replacement
13:56 - Long-term Use, Self-Awareness, and Is It Worth It?
17:05 - Whoop's Unique Features and Journal Function
20:04 - Final Thoughts on Whoop 4.0

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In this episode, Tim shares what he's learned the past few years around content creation and photography.

Tim Krywulak has a PhD in history and shares what it’s like balancing a full time job with his creator goals.

We talk about leveraging history in photography to the benefits of constraints in creativity.

Tim also touches on his experiences with different platforms, including YouTube, live streaming, and social media engagement, offering actionable tips and tools.

He reflects on the unique power of authentic, unedited content and the importance of email lists for creators.

Show Notes:

00:00 - Engagement and social media strategies 
02:41 - Balancing content creation with a full-time job 
04:17 - The creative process in photography 
05:41 - Challenges and benefits of rural photography 
07:55 - Training your eye for photography 
08:53 - The importance of constraints in photography 
11:18 - The timelessness of photography 
17:05 - Preserving digital memories 
18:15 - The evolution of photography and social media 
28:17 - YouTube strategies and observations 
31:04 - Starting with audio-only podcasts 
31:39 - Discovering the power of YouTube 
33:12 - The importance of video content 
38:56 - Email lists and audience engagement 
42:26 - Experimenting with live content 
52:29 - Effective social media engagement

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Today’s episode is with Chris Agrinsoni, a personal chef for some of the biggest names in entertainment.

What’s it like to cook for Kevin Hart with over a half a million people watching?

How about cooking around 12 live turkeys or a real life Zebra in the living room?

Chris is generous enough to share stories and pivotal moments from the trenches as a personal trainer, chef, and entrepreneur.

He explains how he navigates the high-pressure world of celebrity clientele, balances personal dedication with professionalism, and the art of giving without expectation.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Local markets
• 03:08 - Being a mobile personal trainer 
• 05:42 - Building a community-centric Business
• 11:55 - The power of referrals
• 29:40 - Pricing and value in personal training
• 39:59 - The high-end clientele experience
• 44:30 - The story of cooking for Kevin Hart
• 49:46 - Going above and beyond
• 51:52 - The offer
• 54:40 - Taking initiative
• 01:01:08 - The follow-up strategy
• 01:06:16 - Investing in goodwill bank
• 01:10:58 - The business mentor
• 01:15:31 - The value of business knowledge
• 01:26:18 - Realizing the need for change
• 01:27:05 - The value of persistence
• 01:35:44 - Joining Jason's program
• 01:37:15 - Cooking for Jason and building goodwill
• 01:43:15 - Kevin Hart and the porta potty adventure
• 02:00:06 - Late night cooking for Kevin Hart
• 02:01:09 - Timing the perfect meal
• 02:01:55 - Delivering the meal
• 02:05:53 - Kevin Hart's work ethic
• 02:31:19 - The importance of character
• 02:32:10 - Essential cooking tools
• 02:35:39 - Creating custom menus
• 02:37:59 - The value of a personal chef
• 02:41:27 - Scaling a personal chef business

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In this episode of Habit Chess, I chat with a scientist on building a better brain. Julie Fratantoni, PhD is a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in creating content and tools that help people become proactive about their brain health. She makes neuroscience approachable and regularly shares brain tips on *Good Morning Texas* and has been featured in publications such as Poosh, Real Simple and Well + Good.

She leads the user experience and training content creation for The BrainHealth® Project—a ten-year, longitudinal research study seeking to define, measure, and improve brain health and performance across the lifespan. She leverages behavioral science to facilitate the adoption of brain healthy habits and for the development and design of the online BrainHealth dashboard and mobile app where participants access assessments (BrainHealth Index), coaching and training.

Dr. Fratantoni heads up different research initiatives on topics including women's brain health, hormone replacement therapy and sleep. She also leads the Kindness Enterprise, a research and translational program seeking to uncover and harness the brain’s capacity for kindness, empathy and compassion as critical components of overall brain health and well-being.

She received her PhD in cognitive neuroscience from The University of Texas at Dallas and is also a licensed speech language pathologist, and trained in biofeedback and mindfulness techniques. Her clinical work has focused on facilitating high performance brain training for corporate executives, veterans, athletes, and young adults.

📝 Show Notes:

00:00 - Introduction and Overview
08:54 - Challenges in Prioritizing Sleep and Hydration
18:30 - Day-to-Day Neuroscience
24:13 - Understanding the Stages of Sleep
31:13- Using Sleep to Influence Focus
38:00 - Neuroplasticity and Everyday Life
46:13 - Modern Challenges for Brain Health
57:07 - Leveraging Mental Models for Success

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- "Scientific discoveries are great, but if they stay in journals that nobody reads, then it doesn't benefit anyone."
- "Water's not exciting. Everyone knows you're supposed to drink water. It doesn't mean that we drink water, but... it's really easily overlooked."
- "People don't feel optimal, but that's quote normal for them. And so they're satisfied with that."
- "Using sleep to influence focus and problem-solving is possible by doing a brain dump before bed and allowing your brain to work on it while you sleep."
- "Parasocial relationships provide a sense of connection and learning, but it's important to remember that they are curated and not a substitute for real-life relationships."

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