Being elite is a lifestyle, as is being average. You might as well start now.

I’m a pretty positive person and don’t usually think that using fear is a great way to motivate people- but I want to bring that to your attention.  People just don’t somehow end up that way either.

Their current situation is a result of choices they made/didn’t make EVERY DAY of their life. 

This is why the NOT to do list was created. 

It’s a list of all of the things you absolutely refuse to do, and then stick with it. I make one every year, but this year, I’m sharing it publicly for the first time. 

1. Do NOT watch porn 

Watching porn has been shown to crush your testosterone levels, screw up your brain chemistry, rob you of your time and basically make you an average sexless loser. If there is one habit to kick in 2018 it’s this. 

2. DO NOT hit snooze. Ever. 

You can sleep and continue to dream, get up and chase your dreams. You know which one I expect of you.

3. Failing to take consistent daily action 

When you are truly and authentically serious about your goals, you will make them your #1 priority, day in and day out.

While it seems obvious, most people, consciously or unconsciously, make their #1 goal their 5th priority. Hanging out with friends, watching TV, surfing the web, all take precedent.

Even worse, some people read about their goals day in and day out. Studying is good, but not when it  gets in the way of actually taking action.

To steal from one of my favorite writers…

Imagine if Lebron James spent more time reading about playing basketball, day dreaming about dunking, getting high with they crew, commenting/liking Facebook photos of their friends and watching ESPN.

They wouldn’t be shit. They wouldn’t even be in the NBA, not even Lebron.

Take ruthless, specific, directed action, every single day, no matter what.

4. DO NOT play excessive video game / Fantasy sports / watch TV

​​​​​​​Do I even need to explain why this is bad? 

5. DO NOT be fat/overweight 

I’ve talked about being fat, one million times before. It will destroy the love of life. If you are starting off the year overweight, now is time to make the change. 

6. DO NOT excessively drink

Moderate drinking is fine. 

Excessive alcohol on the other hand is pollution. It lowers your testosterone level and stresses your adrenal system.

It’s also an escape. You drink because you’re hiding from something.

The best way to stay a loser is to crawl into a bottle of booze or wine and hide like a little boy afraid of the dark.

7. NOT knowing your baseline T-levels 

Get this checked and know where you stand asap. It might be silently handicapping you. ​​​​​​​

The IMPERATIVE point of all this?

Just as it’s important to have those things in order to avoid building bad habits, it’s equally important to build good habits. 

A NOT to-do list will help you do just that.

So my question is, whats on your NOT to do list? 

Anyone who has said they want more out of life, they want to make a change, and and they are ready to go for it.

And especially, any guy who has said they wanna build a badass body, date hotter women (or make your wife crave you), and become more confident.

If you’ve been on the “self improvement” path for longer than a week or two, and things aren’t dramatically changing for you yet, then…

You’re probably lying to yourself.

Here’s what I mean…

Most people say they want to change. But very few are willing to do what it takes to make that happen.

In fact, very few even KNOW what it really takes.

And the reason they never figure it out, and they struggle forever, is because they are lying to themselves about their priorities.

They say they want to lose weight and get a six-pack, but they’re not willing to stop drinking and eating out all the time.

They say they want to make money and “build an empire” but they’re not willing to humble themselves and go through the pain of failure, over and over again. (which is mandatory for anyone who wants to succeed in business).

They say they want a hotter girlfriend, but they’re not willing to stop jerking off and staying home all the time, because they’re scared of rejection and social pressure.

Look, if you want change, and it’s not happening, then in some way or another, you are likely lying to yourself.

You’re just in love with the “idea” of change. You don’t want it as bad as you think you do.

Here’s the test…

If you want to to improve your fitness life (like most guys reading this)… are you willing to make it your #1 priority over everything else in your life?

Are you willing to say “fvck everything and everyone in my way… this is happening, or I’m gonna die trying.”

Are you willing to sacrifice being comfortable and safe, and give up your old way of doing things?

If not, then you’re not that serious, you’re just a wannabe…

But I’m willing to bet that you ARE serious.

That’s what I wanna see in every one of you…

I wanna see that EDGE… that fvcking “do or die” attitude… where you’d smash through a wall if that’s what it took to succeed.

That’s your true power as a man, and the world needs more of it from you.

I wanna see it, your girl wants to see it, your family wants to see it… 

Your future self wants to see it.

And there’s no better place to start than right here and now.

Like someone once said… “at the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you.”

Make the commitment to yourself, first… and then watch how things suddenly start to unfold and go your way…

I’ll be back with a valuable tip for you tomorrow.

When you see it in your inbox, open it, read it, and take action on it ASAP.

Be ready to hit the ground running.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. — Marcus Aurelius

There are infinite opinions, variations, and tweaks, on what the best way to start your day is.

So if you’ve been thinking of starting one for yourself – I say don’t spend too long wondering what to pick. 

Whichever method you pick, know that having an MPR is a super helpful way to starting and maintaining high levels of energy and laser focus throughout the day.

So what is an MPR?

Simply it stands for a morning power routine. 

• An effective Morning Power Routine creates a familiar/routined start to your day, which reinforces the human craving for consistency and security. Putting your mind at ease. Making you feel in control of your life path.
• It applies the most effective for YOU elements, in the most suitable for YOU way, in a condensed time to prepare you mentally, physically and spiritually for the day ahead.
• These elements also train your brain to be able to focus on demand. And they give you clarity about what you want to achieve with all your hard work.
• You start each day with intent towards that big picture goal, rather than just hoping and wishing that your dreams will come true.

Without it, you are destined to fail. So then, how does one create and effective morning power routine?

Simple. 

1. Know your #1 goal or priority 

2. Write it out every single morning 

2. Take action on it every morning 

An MPR in action

Meet Bob. Bob’s #1 goal is to lose some belly fat and put on some muscle. So the first thing Bob should be doing is going to the gym. 

Now if Bob can’t get to the gym?

He can certainly wake up 15 minutes earlier and complete a short bodyweight workout. Then have extra time to pack a healthy lunch. 

Remember 1% improvements every single day, lead to a 365% improvement over the course of just 1 year. Imagine over a lifetime.

Your turn.