by Gene Crawford | Mar 10, 2025 | Podcast
As I approached my milestone birthday (50), I found myself reflecting on what it truly means to live a well-lived life. Would I trade spontaneity for meticulously curated longevity? This episode dives into the balance between living fully and striving for longevity, drawing insights from The Wealth That Money Can’t Buy by Robin Sharma and Outlive by Peter Attia. We explore themes of health, aging, and personal growth, sharing personal stories of knee troubles and family loss while emphasizing the importance of emotional well-being. Discussing healthspan versus lifespan, we highlight small, sustainable habits from How Not to Age by Michael Greger that can lead to profound results. Writing, from journaling to blogging, emerges as a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth. We also touch on the importance of mindful morning routines and creative ways to capture spontaneous ideas. In a world of societal divides, we emphasize unity, understanding, and the ongoing journey of balancing love and frustration with the world around us.
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by Gene Crawford | Feb 17, 2025 | Podcast
In this episode we dive into the power of stealth biometrics—how tracking key health metrics, inspired by the Whoop strap, can transform both personal wellness and business strategy. A wake-up call from alarming blood work sparked a journey of self-optimization—leveraging sleep tracking, stress management, mindful eating, and intermittent fasting to build resilience and peak performance.
But this isn’t just about health. The same principles that drive physical improvement—data, discipline, and continuous progress—are the foundation of business success. We break down how tracking and measuring key metrics can help you build financial safety nets, create sustainable growth, and cultivate a mindset built for long-term success.
Tune in to discover how embracing data-driven decisions and consistent refinement can elevate both your body and your business. It’s time to take control, set meaningful goals, and thrive.
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by Gene Crawford | Apr 22, 2024 | Podcast
Transform your never-ending ‘to-do’ list into a view of readiness with Dr. Daria Long’s expert guidance, as we explore practical strategies for achieving a state of preparedness. From the ER to your personal chaos, Dr. Long translates her frontline experience into actionable advice for managing life’s daily demands with finesse. We tackle the pitfalls of the ‘crazy busy’ badge of honor, advocating for a ‘ready mode’ outlook that prioritizes triage of tasks and simplicity in everyday life. By sharing techniques to step out of the whirlwind in your mind, we help you reframe stress as a manageable facet of a well-organized life.
In our continuing journey of self-improvement, we scrutinize the mental frameworks that dictate our actions and the results we achieve. Using personal anecdotes from my time as a martial arts coach, we expose how mindset and beliefs craft our reality, emphasizing the power of visualizing success and the necessity of confronting confirmation bias. This episode is an invitation to audit your belief systems, to dare to challenge the status quo of your limitations, and to take command of your own narrative. Join us as we break down barriers and foster a mindset of empowerment and relentless pursuit of personal growth.
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