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#216: Why You Should Never 'Start Over' ...

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What happens when your kid asks if you're frustrated about not being the same as you were when you were younger? Arnold shares a raw, personal story that will challenge everything you know about comebacks and resilience.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Why the "reset mentality" is sabotaging your long-term success
  • The difference between obsessive and harmonious passion (and which one leads to burnout)
  • Adam's incredible story of training through injury while becoming a new dad
  • The simple temperature hack that can increase your deep sleep and lower your resting heart rate
  • Why detours aren't setbacks—they're actually your progress in disguise

This isn't another "bounce back stronger" story. This is about the messy middle part nobody talks about. It's about finding strength not in being unbreakable, but in what you do when you can't perform your best.

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