In this entry of the Athlete Development Journal, Dr. Zach Guiser provides a framework for training your mind, building your body, and fueling your soul.

First, he tackles Training Your Mind by exploring the concept of "High Agency" and asking whether you are someone who happens to the world, or if you let the world happen to you .

Next, he dives into Building Your Body with a comprehensive answer to one of the most common questions: "Should I take this supplement?". After laying down three crucial caveats—including the non-negotiable importance of NSF Certified for Sport products —he breaks down the most popular supplements into three clear categories:

• Ones almost everyone should take: Creatine , Protein Powder , and Vitamin D.
• Ones helpful in specific situations: Caffeine , Multivitamins , Omega-3s , Collagen , Magnesium , and Iron.
• Ones that are a waste of money or dangerous: Pre-workout , individual amino acids (BCAAs/EAAs) , and Green Superfoods.

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Links:

- read this article: gtperformance.co/adj102825

- the phenomenal high agency essay: highagency.com

- subscribe to the newsletter: gtperformance.co/newsletter

- creatine article: gtperformance.co/creatine/

IN THIS EPISODE:

• 00:00 - Introduction

• 00:27 - Train Your Mind: Are You a High Agency Person?

• 00:54 - Build Your Body: A Breakdown of Supplements

• 01:23 - The 3 Most Important Rules for Taking Supplements

• 02:44 - Category 1: Supplements Almost Everyone Should Take

• 04:36 - Category 2: Supplements for Specific Situations

• 07:59 - Category 3: Supplements That Are a Waste of Money

• 10:04 - Fuel Your Soul: The 5-4-3-2-1 Trick for a Busy Brain