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  • Ep 210: Stop Relying on Motivation: The Health Standards Every Man Over 40 Needs | Zac Armstrong

    Ep 210: Stop Relying on Motivation: The Health Standards Every Man Over 40 Needs | Zac Armstrong
    2026/10/10
    enormous professional pressure......yet struggle to consistently exercise, eat well and take care of his own health?Zac Armstrong believes the answer isn't more motivation.It's building the habits, standards and systems that make taking care of yourself part of your normal life.In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk sits down with Zac Armstrong — former enlisted Marine, Naval Officer, F-18 fighter pilot, Naval Commander and founder of Executive Health Edge.They break down why high-performing men often sacrifice their physical, emotional and personal health while pursuing professional achievement — and what it takes to reverse course.Zac explains why he wants exercise to become as automatic as drinking your morning coffee: you don't wake up and negotiate with yourself. You already know what you're doing. You'll also hear how Zac uses comprehensive bloodwork, wearables and coaching to help clients identify patterns instead of guessing. He describes using an approximately 80-marker blood panel alongside wearable information including sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, VO2 max, movement and recovery. zac-funkFunk and Zac also get into training after 40, sleep, post-meal walking, testosterone, nutrition, accountability, metabolic health, intent, purpose and why simplifying your health plan may be more effective than constantly searching for the next biohack.But perhaps the most important part of the conversation is what happens beyond the numbers.Zac says clients often talk less about pounds lost and more about having greater energy, confidence, work efficiency and presence with their families.The message for every man over 40 is simple:You don't need to see the entire staircase.Take the first step.Zac Armstrong, Founder, Executive Health EdgeZac Armstrong is the founder of Executive Health Edge, a physician-supervised health optimization program for high-performing men aged 40 to 65. A retired Naval Commander, he served 27 years as an enlisted Marine, a Naval Officer, and an F-18 fighter pilot. He is a NASM-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach and hosts the podcast No Hype, Just Standards.Links:Website: https://executivehealthedge.com and myempowermentfitness.com;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-armstrong-8489b9218/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zacarmstrongfitPodcast: No Hype, Just Standards, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-hype-just-standards-with-zac-armstrong/id1872413983WHAT YOU'LL LEARNIn this episode, you'll discover:Why high-performing men can dominate professionally while neglecting their healthMotivation vs. consistency — and why motivation eventually failsHow to make exercise as automatic as your morning coffeeWhy you don't need to see the entire staircase — you just need to take the first stepHow just 30 minutes of movement can begin changing your daily routineWhy Zac recommends a short walk after eatingWhy your environment and routines can trap you in unhealthy “loops”How intent and purpose change the way you approach your healthWhy sleep consistency matters — not simply total hours in bedHow wearables can help reveal patterns in sleep, recovery and activityWhy Zac starts clients with comprehensive blood testing rather than guessingThe difference between being told your numbers are “normal” and understanding what those numbers actually meanHow Zac combines bloodwork, wearables, nutrition, training and coachingWhy removing friction and ambiguity makes consistency easierWhy men over 40 may need to train smarter rather than simply heavierHow tempo and intentional movement can change the training stimulusWhy accountability can be the missing ingredient for successful menThe biomarkers and performance measures Zac focuses on with his clientsWhy the biggest transformation may have nothing to do with the scaleHow improved health can affect energy, confidence, work and being present with your familyAnd why Zac believes you don't need him, Funk, or anyone else to take your first stepZac's closing message sums up the entire episode:You don't need to see the entire staircase. Take the first step.He argues that believing you can change and then acting on it can begin changing your trajectory regardless of where you're starting.
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  • Mindset Monday 13 -Live Life on Life’s Terms: Why I Give Everything 90 Days

    Mindset Monday 13 -Live Life on Life’s Terms: Why I Give Everything 90 Days
    2026/10/05

    Why I Give Everything 90 Days — And Why You Should Too

    What happens to your standards when life stops cooperating with your plans?

    As Funk records this week's Mindset Monday, he's getting ready to head out for another procedure on his back.

    It wasn't part of the plan.

    But that's exactly the point.

    Life happened.

    Your back acts up. Work gets crazy. You travel. You don't sleep well. A family responsibility appears. You get injured. You get sick. Motivation disappears.

    If your health and habits only work when life is perfect, they're eventually going to fail.

    In this episode, Funk explains why he gives workouts, nutrition plans, habits and major lifestyle changes 90 days—not because there's anything magical about 90 days, but because 90 days gives life enough time to happen. edit-mindset-monday-13-life-on-…

    You'll learn why consistency doesn't mean executing the same perfect plan every day. It means continuing in the same direction while adapting to what life puts in front of you.

    What You'll Learn

    - Why waiting for life to “settle down” is a losing strategy

    - How Funk is adapting his own health standards around his current back procedure

    - Why the plan can change without the standard disappearing

    - Why Funk gives workouts, nutrition and new habits 90 days

    - The difference between what 30, 60 and 90 days can teach you

    - Why consistency and perfection are NOT the same thing

    - How to create an Ideal Standard and a Minimum Standard

    - Why your minimum standard protects you from turning something into nothing

    - How to adapt when travel, injuries, restaurants, stress or poor sleep interfere

    - Why men over 40 need a lifestyle capable of surviving real life

    - Funk's 90-Day Life Test

    - The one question to ask when life interrupts your plan: “How do I adapt and keep moving forward?”

    The 30-60-90 Principle

    30 days can show you what you CAN do.

    60 days can show you what you're BECOMING.

    90 days shows you whether you can LIVE it. edit-mindset-monday-13-life-on-…

    Your Alpha Action

    Choose ONE thing you're willing to commit to for the next 90 days.

    Then write:

    My Ideal Standard: __________

    My Minimum Standard When Life Happens: __________

    Don't try to create 90 perfect days.

    Create standards capable of surviving 90 real days. edit-mindset-monday-13-life-on-…

    Funk Wisdom

    “Don't build a plan that requires the perfect life. Build standards that can survive the real one.”

    The plan can bend.

    The standard doesn't have to disappear.

    Adapt. Reset. Keep moving forward.

    GET IT DONE!

    Funk
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  • Episode 208 — GLP-1s, Muscle Loss & Longevity: What Men Over 40 Need to Know | Dr. Q

    Episode 208 — GLP-1s, Muscle Loss & Longevity: What Men Over 40 Need to Know | Dr. Q
    2026/10/04
    Are GLP-1 medications just another weight-loss trend — or are they changing the way we think about obesity and metabolic health?And if you're using one, are you putting your muscle at risk?In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, I sit down with board-certified internal medicine physician Dr. Furhan Qureshi — Dr. Q — for a wide-ranging conversation about GLP-1s, metabolic health, testosterone, muscle, modern medicine, longevity and why so many men feel like they're fighting an uphill battle after 40.Dr. Q works on both ends of medicine: treating critically ill patients in the hospital while also focusing on prevention and optimization in his wellness practice. Early in our conversation, he explains why he believes medicine has become very good at treating disease but still has major gaps when it comes to preventing it.And that's where this conversation gets interesting.We talk about why our modern lifestyle has made movement optional, why sitting, driving and screen time matter, why more men are looking for quick fixes for low energy and low testosterone, and why medication should never replace addressing the underlying problem.Then we go deep into GLP-1 medications.Dr. Q explains how they work, why his own opinion of them changed, the benefits he believes the evidence is beginning to reveal, and the potential risks and side effects that shouldn't be ignored.We also tackle one of the biggest questions for men over 40:Do GLP-1s cause muscle loss?Dr. Q explains that GLP-1s don't simply "attack" muscle; rather, inadequate food and protein intake combined with a lack of resistance training may contribute to loss of lean mass during significant weight loss.That's especially important after 40 because muscle isn't just about looking good.Muscle is metabolic currency.And as Dr. Q puts it during our conversation:If you don't use it, you lose it.🔥 In This Episode You'll Discover:Why Dr. Q moved from critical-care medicine toward prevention and longevityWhy "you're just getting older" isn't always a good enough answerThe problem with chasing testosterone, energy and quick fixes without finding the underlying causeWhy sleep apnea can sometimes masquerade as low energy or symptoms men attribute to low testosteroneHow modern work, driving and sedentary lifestyles are affecting metabolic healthWhy movement outside the gym mattersWhat GLP-1 medications actually doWhy Dr. Q says he went from a GLP-1 skeptic to supporting their appropriate useWhat GLP-1s may mean beyond weight lossThe risks and potential complications that need to be part of the conversationWhether GLP-1s actually cause muscle lossWhy protein + resistance training become even more important during weight lossWhy losing weight without building muscle isn't the end goalWhy men over 40 need specific training guidance — not simply "exercise more"The danger of DIY medicine and chasing health advice onlineWhy community may be one of the most overlooked pieces of men's healthHow simple walking can become one of the most powerful habits you buildWhy getting older does NOT mean becoming weak, sedentary and incapable🎧 Listen to the Over 40 Alpha PodcastListen on the website: https://over40alphapodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LbGE6ySH5VlIQ8LosKpVGApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Introduction: GLP-1s, hormones, belly fat & longevity01:40 — Dr. Q's story and why he became focused on prevention06:02 — Treating disease vs preventing disease07:55 — The danger of quick fixes, telehealth & DIY medicine10:22 — Low energy, testosterone and the sleep apnea problem13:40 — Can men naturally improve testosterone?16:04 — Why modern society is making us metabolically unhealthy19:44 — Sedentary lifestyles, technology and declining movement22:05 — Cars, commuting, belly fat and the movement problem24:27 — Why exercise alone can't undo an inactive lifestyle27:42 — Men's health, mental health and trust in medicine30:40 — What needs to change about movement and modern life34:54 — GLP-1s explained: what they actually do37:45 — Microdosing, compounded GLP-1s and the industry38:43 — Why Dr. Q changed his mind about GLP-1s40:09 — GLP-1s, alcohol, processed foods and changing behaviour41:58 — Potential health benefits beyond weight loss42:53 — GLP-1 risks and serious complications43:01 — Who can experience complications?44:00 — Do GLP-1s cause muscle loss?45:23 — Protein, fatigue and eating enough on GLP-1s46:58 — Funk's take on GLP-1s, obesity and muscle preservation50:32 — Dr. Q: "If you don't use muscle, you lose it"51:07 — Why men over 40 struggle when returning to strength training53:00 — Protein, resistance training and the old food pyramid54:22 — Who can you trust for health information?56:24 — Doctors, influencers and misinformation58:16 — Why "diet and exercise" isn't specific enough1:00:54 — ...
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  • Ep 207: Mindset Monday #12 — You Don’t Have to Carry Everything Alone

    Ep 207: Mindset Monday #12 — You Don’t Have to Carry Everything Alone
    2026/09/28
    Strong Men Know When to Reach Out

    What if one of the strongest things a man can do is admit that the load is getting heavy?

    In this Mindset Monday, Funk challenges an idea many men have carried for decades: that being strong means handling everything yourself.

    Men are taught to provide, protect, solve problems, stay strong and keep moving. Funk believes deeply in responsibility, resilience and becoming a man your family can depend on.

    But responsibility does not mean isolation.

    In this episode, Funk discusses research showing high levels of stress and risk of social isolation among men, along with how frequently men choose to manage their struggles privately because they don't want to burden the people around them. mindset-monday-12

    Funk also gets personal about his own life. After unexpectedly losing his father and helping his mother through the transition that followed, he explains why he plans to seek professional support himself.

    Because sometimes strength isn't carrying more.

    Sometimes strength is telling someone the load is getting heavy. mindset-monday-12

    What You'll Learn
    • Why men often confuse strength with silence
    • The difference between personal responsibility and trying to do everything alone
    • Why you can be surrounded by family, friends and coworkers and still feel isolated
    • Why asking for support doesn't mean giving away responsibility for your life
    • The importance of Brotherhood and meaningful connection after 40
    • Why someone doesn't always need you to fix their problem—sometimes they need you to listen
    • How asking for help can actually be your next best action
    • Why reaching out works both ways: sometimes you need help, and sometimes another man needs you
    • The one question Funk wants you to ask another man this week: “How are you REALLY doing?”

    WATCH MINDSET MONDAY #12 →

    LISTEN TO THE OVER 40 ALPHA PODCAST →

    https://over40alphapodcast.com/

    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6LbGE6ySH5VlIQ8LosKpVG

    Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685

    Your Alpha Action

    This week, reach out to ONE person.

    If you're carrying something heavy, tell someone you trust that you could use somebody to talk to.

    If you're doing well, think of another man who may be struggling.

    Call him.

    Text him.

    Meet for coffee.

    Train together.

    And ask:

    “Brother, how are you REALLY doing?”

    Then give him space to answer. mindset-monday-12

    Funk Wisdom

    Strength isn't measured by how much suffering you can hide.

    There are battles you have to win within yourself.

    But you don't have to fight every battle by yourself.

    Reach out.

    And reach back.
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  • Episode 206: Insulin Resistance After 40 — 7 Habits to Improve Insulin Sensitivity & Build Metabolic Muscle

    Episode 206: Insulin Resistance After 40 — 7 Habits to Improve Insulin Sensitivity & Build Metabolic Muscle
    2026/09/26

    If you’re a man over 40 and your waist keeps getting bigger, your energy feels unpredictable, or losing fat seems harder than it used to be, you’ve probably heard someone blame insulin.

    Maybe you’ve been told carbs are the problem.

    Maybe you’ve been told that every insulin spike instantly shuts down fat burning.

    Maybe you’ve been told to eliminate fruit, rice and potatoes, fast longer, or start obsessively tracking your blood sugar.

    In Episode 205 of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts breaks down why insulin itself is not the enemy.

    The bigger issue is how effectively your body responds to insulin — what we call insulin sensitivity versus insulin resistance.

    And one of the most powerful tools men over 40 have for supporting metabolic health?

    Muscle.

    Not just muscle for looking good in a T-shirt.

    Funk explains why skeletal muscle plays an important role in glucose uptake, fuel storage, movement, strength and long-term independence — and why building what he calls Metabolic Muscle should become a major priority after 40.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
    • What insulin actually does inside your body
    • The difference between insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance
    • Why insulin should not automatically be viewed as a “fat-storage hormone”
    • Why carbohydrates do not automatically make you fat
    • Why skeletal muscle is so important for glucose metabolism
    • The connection between abdominal fat, visceral fat and metabolic health
    • Why walking after meals can be such a powerful habit
    • Why sitting all day can work against your health even if you train
    • How Funk structures his Meta Test Boost Balance Plate
    • Why protein, quality complex carbs, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits all matter
    • Why men over 40 should prioritize resistance training
    • Why sleep and chronic stress can affect insulin sensitivity
    • The 7 biggest mistakes men make when trying to improve metabolic health

    🎙️ THE OVER 40 ALPHA PODCAST IS NOW A TOP 100 MEN’S PODCAST!

    Brother, we’ve got some exciting news.

    🔥 The Over 40 Alpha Podcast has officially been ranked #46 on Feedspot’s list of the 100 Best Men’s Podcasts!

    This goes far beyond fitness. The goal of this podcast is to help men in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond become stronger physically, mentally and in life — through conversations about training, nutrition, testosterone, health, mindset, relationships, purpose, longevity and becoming a better man.

    And we’re just getting started.

    🧠 MONDAY — Mindset Monday

    🎙️ SATURDAY — Over 40 Alpha Podcast

    If the podcast has helped you, please follow the show and leave a quick 5-star rating and review. Every follow, rating and review helps more men discover the Brotherhood and our message.

    👉 Listen & Follow:

    www.over40alphapodcast.com

    #46 is just the beginning. Let’s keep climbing, Brothers. 👊🏾

    The second half can be your STRONGEST half.

    Lift. Walk. Build muscle. Eat quality foods. Sleep. Manage stress. Stay consistent.

    Ready to Stop Guessing?

    If you’re a man in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond and you want a complete system to help you build muscle, burn fat, improve your nutrition and become stronger for the second half of your life, join the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood.

    👉 Start for $1 for your first 30 days:

    https://over40alpha.com

    You’ll get:

    • Follow-along workouts
    • Metabolic Resistance Training
    • Meta Test Boost Nutrition
    • Sleep and stress strategies
    • Mindset coaching
    • Weekly coaching with Funk
    • The support of thousands of men over 40

    Stop guessing.

    Start executing.

    Get it done.
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  • Ep 205: Mindset Monday #11 — How Strong Men Reset

    Ep 205: Mindset Monday #11 — How Strong Men Reset
    2026/09/21

    You Can't Always Control What Happens, But You Can Control the Reset

    Every man gets off track.

    Sometimes it's a missed workout, bad nutrition, a rough weekend or a stressful week.

    But sometimes you don't just get off track—you lose yourself for a while.

    In this deeply personal Mindset Monday, Funk Roberts shares a period of his life when partying and drugs began taking priority over his health, training and the man he knew he was capable of becoming.

    Despite being a professional athlete who understood discipline and hard work, Funk found himself living completely out of alignment with the man he wanted to be. It didn't happen overnight. He drifted one decision at a time until things he never would have accepted before became normal—and it nearly cost him his life.

    The decision to reset ultimately helped change the direction of his life.

    But your life doesn't have to reach rock bottom before you make your own reset.

    Maybe you've drifted with your health, training, nutrition, drinking, marriage, business, mindset or purpose.

    You may not be able to rebuild everything with one decision.

    But you can CHANGE DIRECTION with one decision.

    In this episode, Funk shares his practical 24-Hour Reset and three questions you can use whenever you recognize you've fallen below your standards:

    What happened?

    What's within my control right now?

    What's my next best action?

    Because one bad meal doesn't need to become a bad weekend.

    One missed workout doesn't need to become seven.

    And one bad chapter doesn't have to become the rest of your story.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:
    • Why even disciplined men get off track
    • How Funk lost his way and nearly lost his life
    • How destructive behaviors can slowly become “normal”
    • Why drifting happens one decision at a time
    • Why you don't have to wait for Monday to start again
    • How to destroy the all-or-nothing mindset
    • The power of asking, “What's my next best decision?”
    • Funk's 24-Hour Reset
    • Why recognizing, owning and resetting beats shame
    • How one decision can change the direction of your life

    Your Alpha Action

    Complete these two sentences:

    I've gotten off track with __________.

    My next best action is __________.

    Then do it TODAY.

    Don't wait for Monday.

    Don't wait for January.

    Don't wait until life forces you to change.

    RESET NOW.

    Get back to your standards.

    Get back to the man you're becoming.

    GET IT DONE!
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  • Ep 204: The Dirty 13 — 13 Foods Men Over 40 Should Stop Eating

    Ep 204: The Dirty 13 — 13 Foods Men Over 40 Should Stop Eating
    2026/09/20
    If you’re a man in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond and you’re trying to lose belly fat, build muscle, support healthy testosterone, improve metabolic health and stay strong for life, what you STOP eating can matter just as much as what you start eating.In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts breaks down what he calls The Dirty 13™ — 13 categories of foods he recommends men over 40 remove or dramatically reduce as they build a healthier nutrition lifestyle.This isn’t about pretending one donut or one bad meal suddenly destroys your testosterone. The bigger issue is the metabolic environment your diet creates over time.A diet dominated by excess calories and highly processed foods can contribute to increased visceral fat, poorer insulin sensitivity, inflammation and worse metabolic health — all factors that can work against your body-composition, health and hormone goals.Funk also explains why knowing what to eat isn't enough.In Episode 202, we talked about one of the biggest problems men face with nutrition: consistency. You can know exactly what you should eat, but can you stick with it when you're busy, stressed, travelling, eating at restaurants, attending social events or surrounded by foods that don't support your goals?That's why Funk created his Meta Test Boost Nutrition Lifestyle and the GREEN LIST of proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits and nutrient-dense whole foods that form the foundation of his Nutrition for Men Over 40 system.Today, we're flipping the script.We're talking about the RED LIST.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 — Welcome to Episode 20400:29 — Introducing The Dirty 13™01:26 — Why nutrition consistency matters02:23 — The Meta Test Boost Nutrition Lifestyle03:22 — Funk's personal experience with the system04:18 — The GREEN LIST and your go-to foods05:15 — Foods, metabolic health and testosterone07:08 — Nutrition after 40 and your margin for error08:20 — Introducing the RED LIST15:00 — #1 Liquid sugars & sugary beverages21:16 — #2 Added sugar bombs27:26 — #3 Industrial trans fats31:23 — #4 Ultra-processed junk foods35:03 — #5 Industrial starches & refined carbs39:39 — #6 Deep-fried & fast foods46:44 — #7 Processed meats51:03 — #8 Alcohol55:30 — #9 Refined breakfast foods & cereals57:28 — #10 “Healthy” foods that are really desserts59:51 — #11 Sugar-heavy sauces & condiments01:03:28 — #12 Ultra-processed protein & diet foods01:05:26 — #13 Highly processed dairy products01:07:49 — The Dirty 13 recap01:08:45 — Get Funk's complete Nutrition Over 40 System01:09:12 — Final thoughts & challenge🔥 GET THE COMPLETE NUTRITION FOR MEN OVER 40 SYSTEMIf nutrition has been the missing piece in your transformation, Funk has put his entire Nutrition for Men Over 40 System together for under $5.You'll get access to the Meta Test Boost Nutrition Lifestyle, digital Nutrition for Men Over 40 book, audiobook, nutrition coaching and masterclasses, meal-prep training, Nutrition Consistency System, meal plans and resources, plus step-by-step guidance designed to help you put everything into action.👉 Get Nutrition for Men Over 40:https://over40shred.com/nutritionover40Stop guessing about what to eat — and start building a nutrition lifestyle you can actually sustain.⚡ SUPPORT HEALTHY TESTOSTERONE AFTER 40Nutrition is part of the foundation. So are resistance training, quality sleep, healthy body composition, stress management and an active lifestyle.Once those foundations are in place, learn more about Alpha Max Test 3D Black, Funk's male optimization formula designed specifically for men over 40.👉 Learn More About Alpha Max Test 3D Black:https://over40alphacoffeeshop.com/product/alpha-max-test-3d-black/🎙️ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEIf this episode helped you, subscribe to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, leave a 5-star rating and review, and share this episode with another man over 40 who needs to hear it.And here's Funk's challenge for you:Which one of the Dirty 13 will be the hardest for YOU to eliminate?Identify it. Make the change. And start building the nutrition lifestyle that will keep you strong through the second half of your life.Get it done.— Funk RobertsOver 40 Alpha
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  • Ep 203: Mindset Monday 10 - Raise Your Standards, Not Just Your Goals | Mindset for Men Over 40

    Ep 203: Mindset Monday 10 - Raise Your Standards, Not Just Your Goals | Mindset for Men Over 40
    2026/09/14

    You have goals.

    You want to lose weight.

    Build muscle.

    Improve your health.

    Strengthen your marriage.

    Grow your business.

    Become a better man.

    But here's the question most men never ask:

    What are you actually willing to accept from yourself every day?

    Because there's a massive difference between having goals and having standards.

    You can have a goal to lose 20 pounds, but if your standard allows you to eat like crap five nights a week, skip workouts whenever you're tired and drink every weekend...

    Your goal doesn't mean very much.

    You can say your health is your number-one priority, but if you're ignoring your sleep, putting off your bloodwork, avoiding mobility and refusing to change the habits you know are hurting you...

    Your actions are telling a different story.

    In Mindset Monday #10 of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, I'm breaking down one of the most important mindset shifts a man can make in the second half of his life:

    Your goals describe the life you want. Your standards describe the life you're actually willing to live.

    Goals give you direction.

    But your standards determine how you live every day.

    In this episode, you'll discover why:

    🔥 Goals alone aren't enough

    🔥 Standards reduce the daily negotiation in your head

    🔥 What you've normalized may be holding you back

    🔥 Your standards eventually become part of your identity

    🔥 Keeping promises to yourself helps raise your standards

    🔥 Standards aren't about perfection — they're about what you return to

    🔥 The standards you live by today are building the man you'll become tomorrow

    This becomes even more important for men in their 40s, 50s and 60s.

    The standards you have for your health today influence the body you'll be living in later.

    Your standards for your marriage influence the relationship you're building.

    Your standards for your finances influence your freedom.

    Your standards for your time influence whether your purpose ever becomes reality.

    And your standards for your character determine the man other people experience when they're around you.

    A standard isn't perfection. It's what you return to — and how quickly you return to it.

    Don't just raise your goals.

    Raise what you expect from yourself.

    Your second half deserves a stronger version of you.

    🔥 GET IT DONE!

    — Funk Roberts

    Over 40 Alpha Podcast | Mindset Monday

    💪🏾 Need help raising your standards with your health, fitness and nutrition?

    Join the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood for just $1 for your first 30 days.

    👉 https://over40alpha.com/
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