

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem
High Performance Consulting
The BluePrint Podcast is for go-getters and high achievers who crave practical strategies to elevate their health, well-being, and performance. Host Dr. Erik Korem delivers bite-sized, science-backed tactics to optimize your busy life and help you excel in all areas. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or managing a hectic household, this show equips you with the tools to thrive.
Oh, and we also talk about pickleball!
Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss actionable science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
Dr. Erik Korem is a high-performance pioneer on a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life. Over a decade ago, he introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is also the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the first pickleball health and performance app designed to prevent pain and injury and elevate performance.
SUPPORT & CONNECT
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem
Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/
Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/
QUOTES
“The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That’s what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem
“I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you’re leading, you’re a leader. If you’re swimming you’re a swimmer, if you’re driving you’re a driver. If you’re leading you’re by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to make a decision or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it’s your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce
"Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl
“That’s what I’ve discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry
"Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem
"Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day!. That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik Korem
Oh, and we also talk about pickleball!
Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss actionable science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
Dr. Erik Korem is a high-performance pioneer on a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life. Over a decade ago, he introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is also the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the first pickleball health and performance app designed to prevent pain and injury and elevate performance.
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem
Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/
Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/
QUOTES
“The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That’s what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem
“I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you’re leading, you’re a leader. If you’re swimming you’re a swimmer, if you’re driving you’re a driver. If you’re leading you’re by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to make a decision or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it’s your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce
"Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl
“That’s what I’ve discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry
"Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem
"Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day!. That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik Korem
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Feb 16, 2024 • 14min
#418. How to Treat Rosacea Naturally & Effectively | Top Supplements & More with Joy McCarthy
Over 415 million people worldwide struggle with rosacea’s visible symptoms like facial redness, flushing, and acne breakouts. But skin health expert Joy McCarthy reveals the hidden factors behind this inflammatory condition, empowering sufferers with a plan of action. Learn: The multifactorial causes including hormones, products, SIBO, sleep, stress, and more Lifestyle tweaks like anti-inflammatory eating and better sleep hygiene Top supplements to calm skin irritation Why McCarthy says antibiotics only offer short-term relief How to address root causes, not just visible symptoms, for lasting transformation Tips to protect sensitive rosacea-prone skin from sun exposure McCarthy brings over a decade of wisdom as a holistic nutritionist guiding people to clear skin from within. Her insightful approach gives you hope through understanding the root triggers behind redness and breakouts. Get ready to feel equipped and empowered on your journey to balanced, nourished skin. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Start AIM7 for Free Check out joyoushealth.com Connect with Joy on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Quotable moments: "Depression and anxiety are very common with people who suffer from rosacea. And the problem is that the dermatological approach doesn't address the root cause." - Joy McCarthy "I think, you know, I have, I can share, I have, you know, many different articles and podcasts that I've done on it that kind of go through like what are all of the root causes, and you kind of have to just go through all of them if you want to address it from a more natural perspective." - Joy McCarthy "When you have rosacea, your skin barrier and your skin microbiome is compromised, so you don't have that natural protection." - Joy McCarthy ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 7min
#417. 3 Things the NFL Taught Me About Winning That Can Change Your Life
In this episode, I share 3 keys to elite performance that I learned from my time in the NFL and from training Olympic gold medalists. You’ll discover: The critical role of talent - and passion - in fueling results Why you must hire “A Players” at every level The trap of good intentions but weak plans Why building resilient “adaptive capacity” is key Why high performance takes more than skill Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Start AIM7 for Free Learn more about Abel James at abeljames.com Follow Able on LinkedIn, X, YouTube Quotable moments: "You don't rise to the level of your expectations. You fall to the level of your training." "You're either trained or you're untrained...you fall to the level of your training." - Dr. Erik Korem "Capacity trumps capability." - Jeff Bandman, Former CIA & Army Ranger ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 9min
#416. The #1 Factor for Health & Fitness Success that Costs $0 with Abel James
We know the basics: sleep, nutrition, community, and movement. But putting them into daily practice is easier said than done. After 500+ interviews with diverse health experts, what tactics does leading podcaster Abel James find cut through the hype? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out! Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Start AIM7 for Free Learn more about Abel James at abeljames.com Follow Able on LinkedIn, X, YouTube Quotable moments: “It’s mostly a matter of doing it, you know, so there are so many things in life where it's just like, Oh yeah, I know that I should probably stay away from flowers and sugars and, but it's the holidays and I know that I should do it." - Abel James "If you are trying to haphazardly jump from One way of doing things to another without really putting that time in to test to see if it works for you, then you're not going to ultimately get, get that good of results." - Abel James "People can heal so much from, they can go from being half dead or almost completely dead to being high performers again." - Abel James ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 9, 2024 • 19min
#415. Former SEAL Commander Reveals How to Build An Unbeatable Mind - Mark Divine
Former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine shares strategies and tactics used by elite special operators to build mental toughness. Topics include optimizing physical health, box breathing for calm focus, daily mindfulness practices, turning obstacles into opportunities, resilience through radical acceptance, and visualizing positive outcomes during setbacks.

Feb 7, 2024 • 7min
#414. Unlock Your Sleep & Recovery Potential with 3 Sleep Behaviors & Why You Should Ignore Deep & REM Sleep Metrics from Your Wearable
Today, I will discuss the three most important factors to monitor and enhance your sleep and recovery. I will explain why you should disregard deep and REM sleep metrics on your wearable device and highlight the information you should actually focus on. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Quotable moments: "You need about seven to nine hours a night...that's the golden window." - Dr. Erik Korem "Going to bed earlier and waking up earlier by one hour could reduce the risk of major depression by 23%." - Dr. Erik Korem ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2024 • 12min
#413. Use Music to Enhance Productivity, Induce Flow States, & Improve Exercise Performance with Abel James
Music has effects we don't fully grasp beyond pumping up emotions. How can we harness its magic to improve productivity, workouts, and mental health? Abel James, host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show podcast, reveals science-based techniques to wield music’s power deliberately. Drawing on research and real-world examples like Michael Phelps’ pre-competition rituals, Abel shares specific ways music drives arousal and flow states by encoding emotional data via pitch, rhythm, and more. We’re wired to translate those elements and entrain our bodies and brains. Learn how picking tracks with certain beats per minute can optimize running cadence and pacing. Discover why lyrics may disrupt mental work, but instrumentals enhance focus. Tap into familiar songs and binaural beats to trigger heightened performance mentally and physically. Key Takeaways: Music’s strange effects are grounded in biology, linking language and emotional processing Athletes use music’s rhythmic flow to access optimal mindsets pre-event without listening during Lyrics can degrade language tasks, but beat drives cadence for activities like running Sync tempo to target pace and heart rate based on your training Binaural beats entrain brainwaves, influence arousal and flow Build customized playlists to trigger productivity and peak performance When strategically harnessed, music transforms our inner experience to drive outcomes. Tune your mind and body with precision through science-backed techniques. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Learn more about Abel James at abeljames.com Follow Able on LinkedIn, X, YouTube Quotable moments: "Music and language are indelibly linked and we're hardwired to accept the different aspects of music." - Abel James "You can definitely use music to heighten your own arousal physiologically speaking." - Abel James ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2024 • 28min
#412. 8 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products & How to Care for Your Skin Microbiome with Joy McCarthy
Dr. Erik Korem sits down with skin health expert Joy McCarthy to uncover the emerging science linking the gut and skin microbiomes as the missing piece to radiant, inflammation-free skin. Joy shares over 13 years of wisdom as a holistic nutritionist and founder of Hello Joyous skincare, empowering listeners with a paradigm shift: skin health starts from within. Learn: The two key jobs of the skin microbiome in regulating inflammation and immune response How diet diversity promotes healthy gut and skin 8 toxic ingredients to avoid in skincare products that disrupt hormone balance McCarthy’s top tips for cleansing, toning, and replenishing skin with minimal products Why “complicated skincare routines are so 2015,” according to McCarthy How to shift your mindset to nurture wellbeing from the inside out for a healthy glow Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Check out joyoushealth.com Connect with Joy on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Quotable moments: "When the skin microbiome is off, it can have, it can cause a whole array of different symptoms." - Joy McCarthy "One of the purposes of phthalates in products is fragrance...they are hormone disruptors. And what you put on your body gets, what you put on your skin gets into your body." - Joy McCarthy "Healthy hair is only the result of healthy scalp, healthy hair follicles. Keeping inflammation in check in regards to the hair follicles." - Joy McCarthy ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2024 • 11min
#411. Does Meal Timing Matter? Shocking New Research & The Implications for Your Heart Health
New scientific evidence is transforming outdated advice about meal timing and heart health. In this episode, I detail a groundbreaking study showing how the circadian rhythms built into our body’s biology dictate optimal times for eating to support cardiovascular health. Tune in to discover easy-to-implement chrononutrition strategies rooted in this emerging science. You’ll be shocked to learn that meal frequency matters far less than synchronizing your feeding time with your chornobiology. This episode shatters myths around late night snacking and occasional fasting while revealing the ideal circadian blueprint for eating to boost heart health. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Papers - Dietary circadian rhythms and cardiovascular disease risk in the prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort Quotable moments: “When we put the headset on, it's completely different. You start to have dreams. About your virtual reality experiences." - Abel James ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 2024 • 19min
#410. Mental Models for Sustained Success Simplicity, Extreme Ownership and Living Passionately with Clint Murphy
What life lessons and mental models shape the thinking of ultra-successful people? Growth expert Clint Murphy breaks down his blueprint for sustained achievement. Clint reveals the key concepts that high performers use to accomplish big goals decade after decade. Learn how they: Take extreme ownership rather than play the blame game Invert problems to uncover creative solutions Reciprocate value to build deeper relationships Avoid overoptimism by visualizing worst-case scenarios Plan for the best but prepare for the worst Clint also shares the mental models that drive his own obsession with lifelong growth and contribution. Discover how principles like memento mori and amor fati infuse his days with passion and purpose. If you want timeless philosophies to shape your mindset and decision-making, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now for rare insights that deliver results. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Follow Clint on X, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube Listen to the Growth Guide Podcast Growth Guide newsletter Quotable moments: "When I'm on my deathbed and I'm 80, I don't want to look at you and say, I worked that job for 30 years." - Clint Murphy "If I'm gonna die. And I know I'm going to die. That's the one thing we all know is I need to live life." - Clint Murphy ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2024 • 19min
#409. Heart Rate Zone Training | Zone 2 Exercise | RPE Training & More Anthony Walsh
The pursuit of excellence often involves hardship. This might not be enjoyable, but it's a crucial part of the process. Undergoing challenging experiences can increase our capacity for happiness and prepare us better for life's obstacles. In this episode of The Blueprint, cyclist and podcaster Anthony Walsh chats with Dr. Erik Korem to explore why hardship is so essential in the profound joys of sport, and how it helps build resilience that benefits us beyond competition. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why intense physical exertion provides an invaluable frame of reference for overcoming everyday difficulties How contrast experiences of intense hardship can profoundly amplify subsequent feelings of comfort and contentment Why voluntarily embracing periodic discomfort is key for resilience How the accumulation of status symbols and possessions often fails to bring lasting fulfillment How the iterative process of refining skills through small daily sacrifices builds character transferable to other pursuits Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Learn more about Anthony Walsh at roadmancycling.com Roadman cycling podcast Quotable moments: "I would aim to do...80% of your time...long aerobic training. But you definitely want to throw in some harder stuff." - Anthony Walsh "Go till you see Jesus." - Anthony Walsh on VO2 Max sessions "If you distribute your time across the zones...you're taking a lot boxes for longevity, disease prevention." - Anthony Walsh "The ROI on training time is massive...a 20 minute workout can trash yourself." - Anthony Walsh "Don't drown your own voice out in data...How do I feel? should resonate as much as biometrics." - Anthony Walsh ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.