In this conversation with Matt Reynolds, a strength coach and author of "Undoing Urgency," listeners learn how to break free from the chaos of constant tasks. Matt discusses the feeling of overwhelm in modern life and stresses the importance of focusing on 2-3 significant goals. He introduces the Eisenhower Decision Matrix to help distinguish urgent tasks from what truly matters and explains the 'minimum effective dose' principle for sustainable growth. Tune in for actionable steps to prioritize your life and embrace meaningful pursuits!

In this engaging discussion, Matt Reynolds, founder of Barbell Logic Online Coaching, shares his journey from novice to experienced weightlifter. He dives into the complexities of progressing through various lifting stages and the mental hurdles that come with slowed progress. Matt emphasizes reigniting motivation by finding new personal records and enjoying the training process. He also addresses balancing busy lives with consistent workouts and offers insights on navigating and recovering from common injuries, making this a must-listen for fitness enthusiasts.

Panel discusses biblical fatherhood, offline Christianity, community commitment, diverse backgrounds, fatherly influence on masculinity, generational progress, repentance, forgiveness, Abraham and Isaac narrative, humility, vulnerability, church leadership, balancing warmth and authority as a father, intentional family dinners, and biblical teachings.

Jesse interviews strength coach, former pro Strongman, and founder of Barbell Logic Online Coaching, Matt Reynolds, about the many analogs between strength training and budgeting.   Matt relates the Four Rules to the basic tenets of effective strength training -- consistency, small increases in weight each workout that add up to big results over time, and focusing on the  things that will give you the greatest bang for your buck. Matt relates strength training to a "physical 401(k)," where the work that you do today to build you fitness and health can be drawn on later in life when the inevitabilities of aging and life events happen. Strong people are more resilient and more useful, especially in old age!   Matt's company, Barbell Logic Online Coaching, offers customized strength, conditioning, and nutrition coaching to individuals,  pairing each trainee with their own highly trained Barbell Logic coach.   If you're interested in trying out Barbell Logic Online Coaching, you can get the first month totally free when you sign up. And, YNAB listeners can get an additional $10/mo off their future months. Sign up here: https://store.barbell-logic.com/ynab/     Take the 34-day challenge: https://www.youneedabudget.com/34dayreset/  

Matt Reynolds, a former power lifter and Strong Man competitor, is the co-owner of a gym in Springfield, MO called Strong Gym. He's been coaching me online, and I've seen significant improvement in my lifting and strength training since I've started with him. I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about his story, as well as why everyone should be doing strength and barbell training.