31 Lessons from 31 Years: Strength, Courage, & Building the Life You Want– Episode 121 (08MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who wants to build a body you’re proud of, a life you don’t hate, and habits that actually last, start your application to work with us here:https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-applicationIn this birthday solo episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise turns 31 and shares “31 lessons from 31 years” – a mix of stories, hard-earned wisdom, and reminders he wishes he’d had a decade ago. He talks about the power of putting yourself out there (including how walking into a small mom-and-pop gym with zero certifications led to his coaching career), why courage shows up after you do hard things instead of before, and what a brutal 37‑minute plate-carry challenge taught him about grit and self-belief.From there, he dives into mindset and life lessons: why nobody actually has life “figured out,” how both the good and bad seasons eventually pass, and why you’ll regret the chances you don’t take far more than the ones that don’t go perfectly. Blaise shares stories about selling his car to buy an adventure van right before COVID, learning that not everyone will like you (and why that’s okay), and how your circle quietly drags you up or down as you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with.He also hits on themes that show up in every part of health and performance: strength as a superpower, the difference between knowledge and action (“knowledge is power, but action is change”), and the idea that we don’t rise to the level of our ability—we fall to the consistency of our habits. The back half of the episode focuses on relationships and leadership: using people’s names, making others feel seen, telling the people who matter that you love them, and recognizing that health really is the ultimate form of wealth when you think about your future 80‑year‑old self.Listen to more episodes here:https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcastPartners & Resources1st Phorm supplements:https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off):https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczoBuilt Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month):https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feedLogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months):https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.