The Jason Wright Show

 It was 1996. The clock ticked down on the last high school football game I would ever play. We lost in the second round of the Texas AAAA playoffs. It didn’t matter that the season was over and we’d lost. Win or lose, a tradition remained no matter what the score reflected. Win or lose, to God be the glory. My high school football coach James Cameron, who stood about 6 ‘4 “, would head to the center of the field and hold his hand up and say, “Everybody up.” Then we’d all gather, take a knee, bow our heads and recite the Lord’s prayer. As a southern boy growing up in the buckle of the Bible belt I knew the Lord’s prayer before I knew how to do multiplication. It was tattooed to my memory like my ABC’s or ‘Now I lay me down to sleep.” The Lord’s prayer is from one of Jesus’ sermons in which he taught his disciples how to pray. There is one line in which Jesus says, “Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” What does Jesus mean by this? Well, I want to confess I’m no Biblical scholar nor am I a man of the cloth. I’m just one of those ole good for nothing Christians. My old southern Baptist brethren will get that joke. To the rest of you, my apologies. I do however know what Jesus is teaching in this passage. He’s saying to live and act here on earth today as though we were already in the kingdom of heaven. Bring the actions and characteristics of Heaven to this earth. What if we decided to bring our dreams to the present in the same way by taking action today? For example, when I think of my ideal future, I imagine getting up, doing some reading and writing, going for a long walk and then researching human performance so I can later teach it to others and making enough money to support my lifestyle. I also want to share messages to a broad audience through a podcast that will keep me on my game, help me build an audience for the courses I want to teach and the books I want to write. So how do I make this happen? Well, currently I get up and do some reading and writing. I go for a long walk then I do some research on human performance. I take that research and create courses for my Vitruvian Lab app. I also have a podcast called the Jason Wright Show where the motto is “improve always in ALL ways.”  Am I making enough money doing these things to fund my lifestyle? I am not. Is this a reason to not do them? It certainly is not. Will it cause me to be better prepared for that day when it comes? You bet.  Are we living in Heaven? No we are not. That’s for the future. So is the day I’m able to fully monetize my ideal day. That’s for the future. Just because something currently exists in the future doesn’t mean I can’t start behaving the way I plan to when that future trades places with today’s present. Many people will tell you to envision your future. Think about it in order to try to manifest it. I think this is only a tiny piece of the puzzle. Action is what leads to reality. When we start acting out our future, that ideal future slowly gets pulled closer and closer into the present. The best part is if we do this long enough, the future will start pulling us toward it.  There’s some who take an all or nothing approach. They refuse to take even the smallest action toward their future. They think they will write their novel when they retire. John Grisham was an attorney when he was writing his first chapters.  They think they have to have enough money to buy the special equipment their dream entails. Adam Yout, one of the original Beastie Boys made his first synthesizer with old recording parts before he’d ever sold an album.   Just because an activity you enjoy is not paying the bills today doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it with the hope and belief it one day might. On days I have a Vitruvian Letter to write and just don’t want to do it the future pulls me to the keyboard. I believe there will be a day when the deadline is real and my income is affected by taking the time to write. Therefore, I treat it like a deadline today.  What is your ideal future? If you don’t start to live it today then you’re going to be living for a future designed by someone else. Instead today decide “thy Dreamdom come” in the present as it is in your ideal future.

Joel Greene is the author of ‘The Immunity Code’ and has become a friend. He very well may be one of the most respected and knowledgeable health and wellness professionals around. One of my friends who is an integrated health specialist and M.D. has referred to Joel as a “mad scientist.” Joel understands the science of the body. He is also a realist. He understands a lot of people simply don’t have the time to do fitness 12 hours per day. Most people have lives to live. This is why he is adamant about cutting through the nonsense of much of the fitness industry being sold. So often people get caught up on Instagram influencers and others who literally workout and eat right all day every day and then sell you a program on how to look like them…you…an accountant! This doesn’t work. Joel has created straight forward protocols that work in the real world. We also discuss Joel’s ‘Young Body’ supplements. I’m so happy to have Joel back on. He’s someone I consider a friend and mentor. Joel Greene The Jason Wright Show Here’s a little more about Joel: Having previously built 2 previous multi-million dollar startups in the tech space Joel went on to author the very first article on the gut biome to the health and fitness community in 2007. He has the largest known body of outcomes in the world targeting body composition via the gut, with over 16,000 since 2009. He created one of the first digital nutrition SAAS services with the VEEP Nutrition System. He has consulted with billion dollar nutrition companies like Quest Nutrition on complex problems like engineering food to extend lifespan. His work has been featured on Dr Phil and top tier publications like Muscle and Fitness and CBS Online. He is the author of The Immunity Code – a new approach to immune centric health 3 years in the making. Follow The Jason Wright Show on Insta @jasonwrightnow Please subscribe to The Vitruvian Letter Subscribe to The YouTube Channel Want to improve always in ALL ways? Download the Vitruvian Lab App FREE

Will the proposed reparations plan in San Francisco really right this wrong or do more harm? “Giving to those in need what they could be gaining from their own initiative may well be the kindest way to destroy people. We mean well, our motives are good, but we have neglected to conduct care-full due diligence to determine emotional, economic, and cultural outcomes on the receiving end of our charity. Why do we miss this crucial aspect in evaluating our charitable work? Because, as compassionate people, we have been evaluating our charity by the rewards we receive through service, rather than the benefits received by the served. We have failed to adequately calculate the effects of our service on the lives of those reduced to objects of our pity and patronage.”― Robert D. Lupton, Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help San Francisco’s proposed reparations plan, which would give $5 million to each eligible Black person, will be publicly discussed for the first time at the city’s Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday afternoon. Details: To be eligible for reparations, a person would need to be at least 18 years old and have identified as Black or African American on public documents for at least 10 years. They may also need to prove they were born in San Francisco between 1940 and 1996 and lived in the city for at least 13 years, and were displaced, or a descendant of someone displaced, from the city by urban renewal. State of play: The city is trying to make amends for previous actions that ultimately led to a lack of opportunities and displacement of a portion of the city’s Black population. San Francisco’s urban renewal of the 1960s and ’70s, for example, decimated the Black population in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, an area once known as the Harlem of the West due to its bustling jazz scene. The city’s redevelopment of the Fillmore shuttered 883 businesses, displaced 4,729 households and damaged the lives of nearly 20,000 people, according to the reparations committee. Black people made up 13.4% of the city’s population in 1970, according to U.S. Census data. That has dropped to just 5.7%, according to 2021 Census population estimates. Catch up quick: San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton in 2020 wrote the since unanimously approved legislation to establish the African American Reparations Advisory Committee. The committee released a draft plan in December that recommended a number of reparations, including a one-time $5 million payment to eligible Black individuals and payroll and property tax exemptions for Black business owners. It also recommended the creation of a mandatory curriculum that centers Black history and culture in the school district and more. Between the lines: To determine the $5 million figure, the committee looked at factors like income disparity, the wealth gap and “specific incidents where Black folks in San Francisco were legislated out of opportunity,” Tinisch Hollins, the committee’s vice chair, told Axios. “There’s no way to quantify the harm done to Black Americans,” she said, but added the amount the committee is proposing “is not unreasonable.” If approved, it’s unclear where the money would come from, but some supervisors have suggested decreasing the police budget or using revenue from the Cannabis Business Tax to fund reparations, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. What they’re saying: “We know the negative impacts of slavery, what it’s done to economic equality, what it’s done to the education [and] overcriminalization for Black people across the country, but also the negative impacts of slavery for folks right here in San Francisco,” Walton told Axios. The other side: Since the plan’s release, city Supervisor Joel Engardio has said the $5 million payment “may not be feasible under current budget constraints.” The city, for example, has a projected budget deficit of $728 million from July through June 2025. Meanwhile, San Francisco Republican Party chairman John Dennis told Axios the process for determining the reparations “was a very unserious thing,” arguing a better approach would be for Black people to pursue litigation against the city. What’s next: The reparations committee will continue to meet monthly before submitting its final proposal in June. From there, the Board of Supervisors will decide whether to accept, reject or modify the plan. *Credit Axios

Improve Always in ALL Ways Unless It’s Making You Effn’g Nuts! Look, some of us just need to chill out. There is a fine line between being a self improver and a sadist. In this episode I encourage you to always strive for that daily 1% improvement, but don’t forget to enjoy life. Follow me on Insta @jasonwrightnow Subscribe to My Newsletter-The Vitruvian Letter Subscribe to The YouTube Channel

It was 2003 and I was dying. No. I mean it. I was risking death. I had been hiking through the foothills of the Himalayas on my first ever mission trip. Over the course of three days I had weaved through leech infested goat trails, dehydrated and lost 15 lbs. The two guys I was hiking with were ahead of me. The three of us were making our way to a small hillside farm. My vision was blurry. My mind was hazy. My tongue was sticky and fat. “One more step..one more step..don’t look over the edge..one more step.” This is what I said to myself for hours. Then I would slide down the side of the mountain trying desperately not to collapse under the weight of the 50 lb pack I was carrying. This was incredibly difficult given the falling warm rain and the slick mud that guided my steps. We made it to the little farm. It was a one room shack with a covered porch. One small pen was outside with a pig in it. I threw up in the pig pen, shed my pack and fell backwards. Lying on the cool dirt floor of the back porch was bliss. My friends and I were greeted by a Chinese National wearing only a pair of pants that had been cut into culottes. Well, that and a big smile. Peeking out of one of my friend’s pockets was a picture. The man immediately became animated and started pointing at the picture. It was a picture of him. We had found the ‘Happy Han Man.’ This is how the missionaries that had gone before us described him. This was his little farm. He was known to help those who passed by. They had been here before and took the picture and gave it to us to look for him should we find ourselves in need of assistance. The entire time we were with him he never lost that wide smile. This was a man not just happy but full of joy. He had little to no material belongings. He had no running water. He had no electricity, but he exuded joy. How could this be? I think it’s because joy is deeper than anything material gifts can provide us. Joy is something that begins inside and is shown outwardly. I think when one finds joy they have found one of life’s greatest treasures for sure. Joy is a unique emotion, different from happiness. It can be described as an intense feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that surpasses the level of joy experienced by temporary happiness. As C.S Lewis famously said, “Joy is the serious business of Heaven”- meaning it stands for something much deeper and more meaningful than mere contentment or satisfaction. Joy is something that goes beyond the fleeting happiness we feel when we achieve something or experience an exciting moment.  Joy is more important than temporary happiness because it provides a sense of purpose and connection to our innermost selves. It helps us recognize our true power and potential, which can lead to profound personal growth. Joy also helps us discover meaning in life, encourages us to pursue bigger goals, and motivates us to take necessary steps in order to achieve them.  Joy is something that we can cultivate within ourselves through daily practices such as meditation, journaling, creative activities and more. By focusing on joy as a core emotion rather than temporary happiness, we can truly unlock our potential for growth and fulfillment. Scientific studies have also explored the power of joy and its potential to increase overall well-being. Studies suggest that joy can improve physical health, strengthen relationships, increase productivity at work and even help people bounce back from adversity more easily.  Joy has been found to be associated with better mental health outcomes such as fewer symptoms of depression and improved resilience. Joy can even contribute to better physical health, with findings indicating that it can improve immune system functioning and reduce stress levels. Ultimately, joy is an emotion we should work to cultivate in our lives. Its power goes beyond the temporary happiness experienced when something exciting happens or you achieve a goal; instead, it is a lasting feeling of connectedness, purpose and growth. Joy can lead to improved mental and physical health, greater personal resilience and increased productivity. As Viktor Frankl said, “Live life in the full light of joy” – Joy should be a primary focus when striving for true fulfillment. I’m glad to have met the ‘Happy Han Man.’ To most of the world he has nothing. To me he has the greatest treasure of all-joy. Subscribe to The Vitruvian Letter Follow Me on Insta @jasonwrightnow Subscribe To The YouTube Channel

Author of ‘Blank Slate’ Craig Stanland This is such an amazing story of losing all of the trappings of life and finding everything within. For anyone dealing with bad past decisions, shame and wondering if you are ‘worthy’ this episode is for you! Who is Craig Stanland? I’m a Reinvention Architect & Mindset Coach, TEDx/Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I specialize in working 1:1 with high-achievers who’ve reached the top of their professional mountain only to find a success-sized hole in their lives.I help them break free of their golden handcuffs, stop living on autopilot, and hit the reset button so they can fill the success-sized hole without giving up everything they’ve fought so hard to build. I know what it takes to rebuild and reinvent. In 2012 I made a choice. I exploited the warranty policy of one of the world’s largest tech companies for my financial gain. I lost my wife, my homes, cars, career, and my identity. I was suicidal. I wanted nothing more than to die. A well-timed visit from my best friend, followed by a visit from my Mom and Aunt turned it all around. I hit my absolute rock bottom, and I have spent the past several years rebuilding and reinventing myself and loving the process. I have the tools, the processes, and the beliefs that completely changed my life. My mission is to share what I learned on my fall to rock bottom and my journey out so that you can do the same. Ready to reinvent yourself and start over so you can finally live the extraordinary life you’ve always wanted? Please follow me on Insta @jasonwrightnow Subscribe to my Newsletter The Vitruvian Letter Checkout my courses for implementing the Improve always in ALL ways lifestyle Grab a copy of my book ‘The Stone Chiseler’ Grab Craig’s book “Blank Canvas’

Best Friday Ever-Choose Today The Life You Want! It’s NOT Too Late. It’s NEVER Too Late. “Every day is a new life for a wise man.”-Dale Carnegie Follow me on Twitter @jasonwrighttx Follow me on Insta @jasonwrightnow Checkout The Vitruvian Lab The Vitruvian Lab Subscribe to The Vitruvian Letter The VL

Shawn Medlin, author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and life and business strategist, is the founder of the Serve Hard movement. The movement encourages people to serve others while striving for personal excellence. Medlin believes that by serving others, people can positively impact the world while also improving their own lives. Shawn Medlin is the founder of the Serve Hard movement, which encourages people to serve others while striving for personal excellence in everything they do. Medlin believes that by serving others, people can positively impact the world around them. His Serve Hard movement is based on the principle that everyone has the potential to make a difference in the world, but it starts by having the proper mindset and being intentional with our actions. By serving others, they can help to make the world a better place for everyone. As an author, a podcast host, an entrepreneur, and a life and business strategist, Shawn Medlin uses the Serve Hard movement to make a real difference in the world. As a highly sought-after speaker and entrepreneur, Shawn Medlin has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their goals. Shawn’s passion for the success of the Serve Hard movement is evident in everything he does, and he is committed to helping the world by motivating people to help others. Shawn is a highly coveted speaker because of his unique ability to connect with his audience. He has a way of sharing stories that inspire people to pursue their dreams. Shawn’s passion for helping others reach their potential is evident in his work.  Follow Shawn @ ShawnMedlin.com Follow Jason on Insta @jasonwrightnow.com Subscribe to The Vitruvian Letter HERE Checkout The Vitruvian Lab On-line Training HERE Subscribe to the YouTube Channel HERE Improve always in ALL ways!

Lessons From a Funeral It has been a crazy week. I attended the funeral of my wife’s grandfather, and I was on the James Altucher Podcast. Both were memorable moments full of lessons and revelation. I hope you have the “Best Friday Ever!” Follow me on Insta @jasonwrightnow.com Twitter @jasonwrighttx Web Site On The James Altucher Podcast

The Endangered Man It’s becoming increasingly clear that the modern man is in trouble. We are facing a crisis of masculinity, with boys and men struggling to find their place in a world that is rapidly changing. From mental health issues to dwindling educational attainment, it’s clear that something is not working for us. But what can be done to save the endangered man? In this episode and the series to follow, we’ll explore some of the ways we can help boys and men thrive in today’s world. It won’t be easy, but it’s essential if we want to create a better future for everyone. So let’s get started! The man is an endangered species because of the changing roles in society It is a sad reality that male figures are no longer held in the same esteemed place as they once were. With images of Al Bundy, Homer Simpson and the like being hoisted upon the American psyche for decades the modern male is seen has been portrayed as a hapless buffoon. Men who sacrificed their lives in war, to those who undertook dangerous jobs that women didn’t want, it can be argued that male figures of today have been somewhat overlooked in society. Consequently, it does not come as a surprise that male populations across the world have decreased extensively – with some nations dubbing the male population an ‘endangered species’ due to the uncertain future of their roles in society. It is clear from this analysis that male figures are struggling with redefining themselves for a changing time. Men are no longer the breadwinners and providers that they once were Women in today’s society contribute significantly to the household income, thus decreasing men’s roles as breadwinners or providers. Women are also more likely to end marriages due to dissatisfaction than they were a few decades ago. In fact in almost 80% of divorces it’s the woman who initiates the breakup. Nowadays, many single women are perfectly capable of supporting themselves and taking care of their own needs instead of relying on men. Women don’t feel that they need a man for stability and security like they used to – this is because women have more confidence in their ability to take care of themselves and make money of their own. This shift in gender roles has fundamentally changed the dynamic between men and women. However, statistics show women are less happy than ever even with this new found liberation. There has also been a stigma put on women who desire a more traditional existence. Women are shamed for wanting to stay home and be mothers and professional homemakers. As such, the feel pressured to go out and become a ‘girl boss’ often finding themselves lonely and depressed especially around the age of 35-39. Men are now expected to be emotionally available and in touch with their feelings Although masculine virtues of a protector and leader are still valued, men are now expected to bring more to the table in relationships and social interactions. This new standard emphasizes men being emotionally available and understanding, rather than stoic and distant. As a result, men are becoming more acquainted and comfortable with sharing their feelings with others, who in turn may benefit from learning how to communicate better and forming deeper bonds with each other. Yet a large portion of women surveyed indicate they don’t want to see their man cry. A man is now expected to be all things to all women. The traditional masculine ideal is no longer as valued as it once was John Wayne, Mickey Mantle, and Superman have long been representations of the traditional masculine ideal. Hailing from different generations, these men each symbolized strength, confidence, and physical prowess. Despite the near-universal reverence for these symbols of a bygone era, the traditional masculine ideal is no longer as celebrated or as valued as it once was (at least not in pop culture). While many women surveyed still want the knight in shining armor they aren’t allowed to see it on the big screen lest this be considered gender non-equality. Modern masculinity has shifted towards emphasizing resilience and internal strength rather than outward displays of power or bravado. Yet, funny enough the number one movie of the past decade was a throwback, testosterone filled film called ‘Maverick.’ This has led to a crisis of masculinity, where men don’t know who they are or what their place in society is anymore We are seeing a rapid shifting of traditional roles and expectations for men, driven by societal and cultural changes over the past several generations. This shift has left many men feeling displaced, without a clear understanding of who they are or how they should interact with others in society. The complexity, confusion and discomfort surrounding this crisis are contributing to feelings of lost identity and purpose in men who no longer feel supported or understood as once they did. Men are increasingly unable to easily fit into predefined gender roles due to internalizations of changing definitions of masculinity within their lives and communities. Thus, we must work together to develop fresh models that support men so that they can embrace both traditional male roles — such as provider, protector and leader. Though the only thing we seem to hear from pop culture is “Women, be more like men.” “Men, be more like women.” This has had negative consequences for both men and women, as well as for society as a whole especially in the area of sex which has become more transactional than relational Hook up sex has had far-reaching consequences for both men and women in our society. Divorce rates are higher than ever, single mother households on the rise and there has even been an increase in male suicide rates – all as a result of hook up sex. It’s essential to recognize the potential damage hook up sex can cause and take steps to break this pattern of behaviour before it contributes to more serious issues in society. Far too many men today are lost, unsure of their place in the world. We must begin to once again raise up and honor men of virtue and honor. Men who are strong, yet gentle. Men who know how to lead without being overbearing. Men who are emotionally available, but not governed by their emotions. In doing so, we can help stem the tide of the negative consequences that have arisen from the crisis of masculinity and create a better world for everyone. Now cue the Sarah McLachlan music to save a man…