At the core of Stoic philosophy is a simple division: what we can control, and what we cannot. Epictetus, who was born into slavery, puts it plainly: “The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own…” It’s tempting to let the state of the world feel like a personal burden. Geopolitical tension, corruption in high places, and the ever-expanding national debt are external forces. You don’t sit at shadowy smoke-filled tables where those decisions are made. And while they may shape your environment, they do not determine your virtue. You do. Your charge is to stop arguing with the world and start governing yourself. You have control over your thoughts, your responses, your habits, and your integrity. You can build a strong body, train a sharper mind, and shape a character people can trust. That is the battlefield where a Stoic thrives. One of the most powerful things you can do is shift your attention from the noise of the world to the influence you carry within your home and community. Be a person of action. Show your family what strength looks like. Lead with calm under pressure. Speak with clarity, not panic. Love with presence, not distraction. Because the truth is, it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. Cultivate readiness. Cultivate virtue. Cultivate life. These things are in your control. Happy Tuesday, and stay Stoic.

Many people think and say they have bad genetics when it comes to fitness, building muscle, losing fat, looking good. This is something that came up on my fitness call last sunday also. In my opinion people are using the "bad genetics" card without real justification. If you are: -In the gym since more than 5 years straight -Paying attention to your diet since more than 5 years straight -Worked with coaches, trainers, for years -You dialed in your hormones -You fully quitted the bad habits, since more than 5 years straight (no drugs, no alcohol) ....and, meanwhile doing all of these things, your body is still not impressive, then maybe you can say your genetics are not good, but guess what, I have never met this person... When genetics really play a factor, is the time when someone wants to compete in bodybuilding, or wants to play certain sport professionally. What genetics mean in fitness/bodybuilding: -muscleshape -muscle insertions, length of the musclebelly -size of the joints, bone structure (wide shoulders, narrow waist) -recovery capability -side effect tolerance when it comes to PED's/Enhancements If you just want to look good for the beach and get the "swimmers body", that is very achievable for EVERYBODY, and its not even that hard, if you know what you are doing. Stop trying to find a reason to feel bad about yourself, and start putting in the work and figuring out why you are not getting the results you want.

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Hey gents, as we inch closer to 2026, what is something that held you back this year? What are you going to do differently in 2026 to escape the plateau or get off zero?

After reading almost all of Rollo's books, starting this course, and going through my own divorce you guys need to understand how powerful hypergamy is for women and losing frame will destroy you. Just hear it from her. What a messed up story and it's celebrated of course. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPkCWPxEojP/?igsh=MWE4b2hpYjRrMG9qeg==