#34: 32 For 32: Health, Fitness, and Life Lessons From 32 Years Alive

Today I turn 32 years old. And while it still feels like I just graduated middle school, I think it's safe to say that I've accumulated some life lessons over the past three decades that you may be able to benefit from.  From owning a small business during a global pandemic to becoming a father, I'd be willing to be that over the course of this episode you'll pick up on at least one little nugget that you can take and implement in your life for the better. And hey, if you don't feel like listening to it, here's the full list.Guard your time. You can’t, nor should you try, to appeal to everyone.Prioritize sleep.If it takes less than 60 seconds, do it now.The only people who are gonna criticize you are the people doing less than you.Be comfortable with saying no.Take a risk to be extraordinary or settle for being ordinary.Grow up and eat vegetables.Prioritize health now or sickness later.Force yourself to find the positives in any and all situations.Put your phone away.Days are slow, years are fast. Enjoy the small things.Start breathing through your nose more.You need to want to help yourself before anyone else can.You underestimate how many calories you eat and over estimate how many calories you burn.Training through an injury is stupid... but training around an injury should be encouraged.Ready, shoot, aim! You will always be your own best investment.If you’re gonna do a cheat meal, make it worth it.We’re all gonna be gone someday. Don’t let shyness or a little embarrassment prevent you from living your best life.If you don’t do it consistently, it’s a hobby, not a habit.Live below your means and get rid of debt quick.When it comes to health and fitness, subtract before you add.Focus more so on the quality of your food, not quantity.Start prioritizing gut health.Focus on and be grateful for what you have, not what you don’t.Don’t take yourself or things too seriously. Learn to have a sense of humor and not take everything personally.Cycle your heavy bilateral lifts.Make explosive training a staple in your workout regimen. Expect the worst, hope for the best.Live your life like your kids are always watching.Stay learning. Be 1% better every day.Support the show