Dec 2018

47m 34s

Monumental Strength – How to Get Fit (an...

The Mad Fientist

About this episode

I made two big mistakes when I was pursuing financial independence…

The first was I put off happiness until I hit FI.

The second was I also put off my health.

In today's episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I chat to my personal trainer, Doug from Monumental Strength.

Doug has spent the past two years taking me from a puny computer programmer to a strong, healthy weightlifter!

It's been a fantastic journey, with numerous unexpected benefits, so don't wait until FI like I did. Start focusing on your health now and drastically improve your journey to FI (and your life beyond)!

Highlights:

Why lifting weights is a perfect activity for improving your health
How to build a good workout plan
Why free weights are better than machines
What to eat if you want to build muscle
Why weightlifting is better than running for burning fat and losing weight
How to progress to doing more difficult lifts
The benefits of intermittent fasting

Up next

Aug 5

A Decade of Freedom

I can't believe it… It's been 10 years since I left my job! What a wild ride it's been. I'm more content with my life/finances than I've ever been before, but I'm also more unsure about what the future holds. I explain everything in today's short podcast episode, so hope you enjo ... Show More

23m 54s

Nov 2025

Learning How to Spend Money (While Enjoying Every Dollar Spent)

After decades of saving/investing, it's hard to immediately flip a switch and go into spending mode. Spending is a skill that you should develop on your way to FI, so that you're better at it when the time comes to really do it. Here's what worked for me over the ... Show More

28m 15s

Sep 2024

Valuable Lessons from My Eighth Year of Freedom

In 2021, I decided to stop doing annual updates. At that time, I thought I had FI figured out and was just living a "normal" life (so no need to talk about it anymore). Well, a lot has changed since then. Turns out, I didn't have everything figured out :/ I explain more in today' ... Show More

19m 6s

Recommended Episodes

Feb 2024

The 9 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a Fitness Journey | TheHigherUp Podcast Ep. 9

In this podcast, I go into detail on what I believe to be the biggest mistakes people make that sabotages or slows down their progress on a fitness journey. 1. Avoding weights and focusing on cardio. 2. Hiring a Personal Trainer. 3. Undershooti ... Show More

28m 58s

Jul 2021

An EPIC Breakdown of My Fitness Journey

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I bring you through my entire fitness journey, all the way from when I was a kid just trying to get a six-pack, to competing in wrestling and powerlifting, to not working out at all, and finally landing on a balanced and vigoro ... Show More

1h 37m

Nov 2023

7 Minute Morning Motivation | The Power Of Starting Over

Sometimes we must step back in order to leap forward.... In this episode, I share a crucial life lesson: the importance of building a strong foundation before seeking more. I talk about my own gym struggles and how stepping back to address fundamental issues with my tra ... Show More

8m 26s

Feb 2022

Episode 122: 3 Fitness Mistakes I've Done - So You Don't Have To

Ever wonder what you could do to make your current fitness routine even better than it already is? Sometimes all it takes to boost progress and see results is a few simple tweaks. I learnt some key lessons the hard way, and would have saved both time and effort if I had known bet ... Show More

21m 19s

May 2020

Stupid Mistakes I’ve Made that Made Me a Better Person

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I decided to try something a little different and tell you more about some of my own personal struggles and some of the mistakes I've made while on my fitness journey. I talk about my experiments with intermittent fasting, cheat d ... Show More

40m 8s

Jan 2023

459: 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Started Lifting

DM “REAL RESULTS” to @ColossusFit to start your coaching journey (5 spots)Instagram deadlift hack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjD7sEmBkks/?hl=en Fix your form youtube playlist: ➢Fix Your Form Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redi ... Show More

21m 4s

Mar 2024

058: If I Had to Start Training All Over Again

In today's episode, I'm laying out eight things I would do if I had to start training all over again. I am sharing things I did right as well as things I did wrong. You will hear about what I've learned through years of strength training, marathon preps, and nutrit ... Show More

1h 17m

Oct 2023

538: The Worst Muscle Building Mistakes Beginners Make

Apply to be coached personally by me: https://colossusfitness.com/ In today's episode we go over the worst muscle building mistakes that beginner make and how to avoid them. Listed points: Work it takes to gain muscle - it’s hardDon’t make your own programUnderstand nutrition ... Show More

16m 6s

Jan 2018

A Rant: Why You Should Take Your Health Seriously As An Entrepreneur

This rant brings out a thought that I learned a little bit later in life - take care of yourself & your physical health. If you're not staying healthy, you're not going to be in peak mental condition either which hinders results. That's why I made the commitment to a full time ... Show More

7m 52s

Nov 2025

147: Top 5 Most Valuable Fitness Tips to Thrive

In this episode, I'm covering five crucial lessons I've learned from over 20 years of my fitness journey. I outline the importance of combining strength and cardiovascular training, the differences between fueling for aesthetics versus performance, the necessity of balancing hard ... Show More

1h 17m