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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Bell.. elite powerlifter, inventor of the Slingshot, and host of the Power Project Podcast. Known for his raw honesty and relentless discipline, Mark has spent decades exploring what it means to build true strength, not just in the gym, but in every corner of life.

From setting world records on the platform to building one of the most influential fitness brands in America, Mark's story is one of constant evolution. We talk about:

• How to develop discipline when motivation dies

• Why simplicity beats complexity in both training and business

• The role of pain, suffering, and consistency in long-term growth

• What it takes to navigate the world of nutrition

• The nuance of sugar fasting

This conversation cuts through the noise. No gimmicks, no fake gurus, just hard-earned wisdom from a man who's been in the trenches.

Mark reminds us that strength is more than muscle. It's the courage to keep showing up, the humility to learn, and the discipline to stay grounded when everyone else is distracted.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Falling airplanes

(11:00) Black Hawk incident

(13:00) Mortality is omnipresent

(17:30) Consequences of DEI

(20:00) Our sponsors

(23:50) Human universals

(31:30) Religion or politics?

(38:00) Arguments

(41:00) Paradigms & ego

(48:50) Outro

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TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Shilajit

(2:15) Butea Superba

(10:15) Phở

(12:30) Different types of humor

(14:50) Build up your tan

(16:20) Real estate photography

(18:00) Creative conversations

(22:00) Business - nature or nurture?

(30:30) Sad movies

(35:00) Outro

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Once again.. we welcome our dear brother, friend, and based doctor Abud Bakri to provide 30 year olds with the most comprehensive lifestyle framework to stay vital, avoid chronic disease, and optimize their health.

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Contagious psychology

(3:20) Dopamine debt

(5:00) REM sleep is your endogenous therapist

(6:30) Your 30s

(7:50) Circadian habits & mitochondria

(22:30) Somatopause, Andropause, Menopause

(26:00) Enemy of male Testosterone

(28:00) Testosterone and mental health

(29:30) Musculoskeletal system

(34:00) Gut health

(37:00) Heart health

(40:45) Pregnancy, longevity, PCOS

(46:30) Abud's life philosophy

(58:00) Flaws in centralized medicine

(1:03:00) Metabolic strength & solar exposure

(1:06:40) Advice from Dr. Abud

(1:10:00) Alcohol & NAD

(1:13:00) Solar honey & olive oil

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