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    371. The "I Can" vs. the "I Will" Mindset

    enOctober 30, 2023
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    About this Episode

    The power of "I will" vs. "I can." Learn why determination and commitment are key to achieving your biggest goals.

    We all have dreams about improving our lives. But there's a big difference between saying "I can do that" and actually making it happen with an "I will" mindset.

    In this solo episode, you'll learn: 

    • Why motivation isn't enough long-term
    • When to avoid forcing an "I will" mindset
    • How to accept what's beyond your control
    • Why persistence through ups and downs is key
    • How champions commit to the long haul

     

    Stop dreaming and start doing. This inspiring episode will light a fire under you to turn "I can" into "I will" - and achieve your biggest goals.

     

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    Quotable moments:

    "There is a big difference between saying, I can and I will." - Dr. Erik Korem

    "It's not always easy. But with an I will mindset, you can do hard things because you know it's right." - Dr. Erik Korem

    "I don't believe in that and I think it's very misleading. Having a clear vision of where you're heading and even visualizing the steps or the process required to get you there is very healthy. But you actually have to put in the work." - Dr. Erik Korem


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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    Quotable moments:

    Implementing exercise snacks into my daily flow really helps improve my focus, my energy level, and I just feel better all over." - Dr. Erik Korem


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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    Quotable moments:

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    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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    Quotes

    "If you want to reap the rewards of resistance training, there are several key variables you need to control for - volume, intensity, & frequency."

    "Technique is an under-researched area when it comes to training for strength and hypertrophy."

    "I recommend checking your ego at the door and maintaining a more strict technique."


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

    SUPPORT & CONNECT

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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    • How much fiber do you really need each day, and fiber-rich foods to eat
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    • Whether digestive enzymes are beneficial or hype
    • Lifestyle tips to improve gut microbiome diversity

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    Quotable moments:

    "Chewing and relaxing are really important here...fast food, eating on the run, like the American Way is really not working very efficiently or with our digestive process." - Dr. Kate Scarlata

    "Fiber is a fuel for the trillions of microbes that live in our colon and they're keeping our immune system in check." - Dr. Kate Scarlata

    "You shouldn't be feeling like you're spraying like a crazy man after you use the facilities." - Dr. Kate Scarlata


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

    SUPPORT & CONNECT

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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    Quotable moments:

    "I learned to be comfortable in my own mind. I didn't need someone to tell me how good I was." - Mark Divine

    "After about a year and a half of meditating...my inner guidance system came alive." - Mark Divine


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

    SUPPORT & CONNECT

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

    Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

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    Learn:

    • A reasonable tempo for all exercises to safely stimulate growth
    • Why partial reps on a stretched muscle can boost results
    • How to tweak exercises to best target muscles and joints
    • The downsides of using momentum instead of strict form
    • My #1 rule for safe, effective technique

    Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, this episode will help refine your training approach. Apply these technique optimizations to build more muscle in less time while preventing painful injuries.

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    Paper: Optimizing Resistance Training Technique to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review


    Quotes

    "If you want to reap the rewards of resistance training, there are several key variables you need to control for - volume, intensity, & frequency."

    "Technique is an under-researched area when it comes to training for strength and hypertrophy."

    "I recommend checking your ego at the door and maintaining a more strict technique."


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

    SUPPORT & CONNECT

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

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    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

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    Get ready to shift your mindset on developing young athletes. Mark McLaughlin, founder of Performance Training Center, distills over 19 years of expertise in training Olympians to middle schoolers into simple but powerful tactics. This conversation tackles the keys to long-term athletic development that most coaches miss.

    Learn:

    • Why unstructured free play before puberty builds capacity and durability
    • When to introduce formal training programs
    • How to dose age-appropriate intensity
    • The #1 easiest physical quality to progress in adolescence
    • Why calf strength sets the foundation for more power
    • How to structure reactive, high-velocity training with limited space

    Mark has trained over 700 competitors—from NFL stars to enthusiastic beginners—to unlock their potential while staying healthy. This guide to nurturing lifelong athleticism without burnout is packed with insights that get results.

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    Quotable moments:

    "Strength honestly is the easiest quality to improve with the young athletes." - Mark McLaughlin


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

    SUPPORT & CONNECT

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

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    Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

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    #421. Former Navy SEAL Commander on the Role of Vulnerability & Humor in Mental Resilience | Why Great Leaders Avoid Sarcasm & More with Mark Divine

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    Developing grit and resilience is crucial for achieving success during challenging times. So, how do Navy SEALs cultivate an “unbeatable mindset” in the face of extreme adversity? In this episode, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals the specific strategies and daily practices used by elite special operators to build relentless mental toughness.

    With over 20 years of experience as a SEAL officer and SEAL trainer, Mark has created resilience programs for Fortune 500 CEOs, Olympic athletes, and special operations units globally. He distills potent neuroscience and time-tested tactics into simple, battle-tested tools you can apply immediately.

    Learn:

    • Why optimizing physical health is the foundation of mental resilience
    • How box breathing rewires your nervous system for calm focus
    • Daily mindfulness practices to master your mental energy
    • Training your mind using “stacked” ritual disciplines
    • How to turn obstacles into opportunities for accelerated growth
    • Why resilience means radically accepting “the suck”
    • How to visualize positive outcomes during setbacks

    If you want to thrive in volatile times, this straight-talk with one of the world’s top performance experts will equip you with the skills to overcome anything. Tune in now to forge your own unbeatable mindset.

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    Quotable moments:

    "Resiliency is the ability to navigate life's complexity and challenges with grace." - Mark Divine

    "If you're not training your mind, then someone else is training it for you." - Mark Divine

    "When you fall down, you get up and you learn from the experience and then you go forward." - Mark Divine


    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

    SUPPORT & CONNECT

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

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    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

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    #420. How I Gained 4.5lbs of Muscle & Almost No Fat at 43

    #420. How I Gained 4.5lbs of Muscle & Almost No Fat at 43

    As we age, we lose muscle mass and strength. But how quickly this happens is 100% up to you. It depends on your training, nutrition, sleep, etc.

    I've spent the past 7 months trying to add more muscle to my 43-year-old frame while trying to minimize gaining fat.

    Today, I detail how I added about 4.5 lbs of muscle with negligible fat during this period.

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    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

    The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

    On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

    Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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