Matt and Jen discuss lessons learned from their recent experiences. Matt shares his son's journey into real estate, highlighting the challenges of house hacking with an FHA loan and the importance of patience and stepping out of comfort zones. Jen recounts her stressful week, emphasizing the value of planning and systems to manage multiple commitments, including selling five new clients. They both stress the importance of trying new things, being patient with beginners, and planning for challenges to achieve success. The episode concludes with a reminder to reflect on past experiences and plan for future growth.

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Matt and Jen discuss strategies for achieving goals in 2026. They emphasize the importance of setting realistic, emotional goals and creating a detailed roadmap. Jen shares a pivotal moment of self-realization about her weight, while Matt recounts a financial epiphany. They highlight the need for a visualization of goals, identity work, and mentorship. They advise choosing three non-negotiable actions weekly, building a supportive environment, and reviewing progress regularly. They also stress the importance of persistence, as most people quit before seeing significant results.

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Matt and Jen discuss the Four Quadrant Mentality to help you reclaim time and energy. Quadrant 1 includes activities loved and beneficial, like coaching clients and workouts. Quadrant 2 involves enjoyable but non-revenue-generating tasks, such as hobbies and reading. Quadrant 3 consists of time-wasting activities, like doom scrolling. Quadrant 4 includes necessary but disliked tasks, such as bookkeeping. They emphasize prioritizing Quadrant 1 and 2, delegating Quadrant 4 tasks, and minimizing Quadrant 3 activities to achieve momentum and progress in life and business.

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Matt and Jen discuss common limitations that hinder people from achieving meaningful life goals, focusing on time and money. They emphasize that these obstacles become logistics when you identify a clear, personal goal. Matt shares a story about a gym member who initially sought a $10 monthly membership but, after discussing his true goal of feeling proud of his body, agreed to pay more for coaching. They argue that having a clear, emotional goal transforms limitations into manageable challenges. They also challenge you to identify and verbalize your true goals to unlock your potential and achieve your desired outcome.

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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of making mistakes to achieve growth in various aspects of life. They emphasize that most people stop where they feel safe, not where they feel capable, leading to stagnation. Jen shares a fitness example of a client who wasn't lifting heavy enough due to fear of failure, and after adjusting her approach, the client saw significant improvements. Matt recounts his first real estate deal, where he initially avoided asking friends and family for investments due to fear, but later overcame this by leaning into discomfort. They conclude that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that pushing beyond comfort zones is crucial for success.

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Matt and Jen discuss the concept of mindsets in fitness and life, referencing Andy Stanley's four mindsets: prisoner, mercenary, missionary, and athlete. They emphasize the importance of adopting an athlete's mindset, which involves viewing workouts as practice, making mistakes, and growing. They highlight the need to revisit your "why" and set ambitious goals for 2026, aiming for significant personal and professional transformations. The Phenix Method is built around this mindset, guiding clients through different seasons of fitness and growth. They also stress the importance of intentionality, planning, and continuous improvement.

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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of taking action after gaining knowledge. They emphasize that while education is readily available and easy to consume, it often lacks consequences, leading to inaction. They share practical strategies for translating insights into actionable steps, such as organizing notes into action items and scheduling tasks in calendars. They stress that progress requires speed and encourage you to stop consuming content and start implementing changes. They also highlight that many listeners have made positive changes by following their advice without hiring them, underscoring the need for action over mere consumption.

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Matt and Jen discuss overcoming personal and professional challenges. They emphasize that tough times are often precedents for growth and success. Jen shares her experience with a client who transformed her life after facing setbacks, highlighting the importance of persistence. Matt recounts his recent health issues, including a shoulder injury, a broken toe, and skin cancer, which he views as stepping stones to a better future. They introduce their "Real Growth" framework: R (Resistance), E (Expect it), A (Adjust), L (Level Up), and stress the significance of celebrating small wins. They also encourage you to stay consistent and see resistance as preparation for breakthroughs.

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Matt and Jen discuss the concept of achieving goals by focusing on small, incremental steps, inspired by Urban Meyer's strategy at Bowling Green. They emphasize the importance of breaking down large objectives into manageable "four-yard" goals, whether in fitness, business, or mindset. Jen shares a client's success story of losing 19 pounds by focusing on one small goal at a time. They stress that consistent, daily progress is key to long-term success and encourage you to identify your own "four yards" to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of persistence over boredom in achieving goals. They emphasize that people often quit due to boredom rather than difficulty. They present a three-step framework to combat boredom: reframing tasks as habits, gamifying routines to maintain motivation, and reconnecting to your "why" by focusing on identity, legacy, and freedom. They highlight that consistency, even in mundane tasks, leads to long-term success. They also suggest using affirmations to reinforce your identity and purpose, aiming to outlast boredom and achieve desired outcomes.

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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of aligning "yes" and "no" decisions with your identity to achieve personal growth. They share personal experiences, with Matt recounting recent health issues due to overcommitting and Jen recounting her journey of losing 85 pounds by investing in a trainer. They emphasize that every "yes" has a "no" counterpart and that making intentional choices can lead to transformation. They also encourage you to reflect on your commitments, aim for alignment with your vision, and practice grace over guilt to foster a more empowered life.

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Matt and Jen discuss the concept of the "identity gap." They explain how self-image acts as a thermostat, pulling you back to familiar, comfortable levels. They emphasize the importance of changing language and habits to close this gap and achieve success in various areas of life, including wealth, health, and relationships. They highlight the significance of adopting a new identity before achieving it, as it influences decisions, actions, and outcomes. They suggest strategies like awareness, language upgrade, habit formation, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, and celebrating small wins to foster this identity shift.

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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of aligning present actions with future goals. They emphasize the significance of visualizing your future self and making decisions that foster progress rather than regret. Key areas of focus include fitness, financial decisions, relationships, and personal growth. They suggest using three questions: "What will I wish I started today?", "What will I regret not protecting?", and "What will I be proud of that I did?". They encourage you to make one decisive action for your future self, emphasizing the urgency and impact of these choices on your overall life satisfaction and legacy.

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Matt and Jen discuss a transformative concept learned from their mindset coach, William Lamb. They explain that most people are driven by pain rather than pleasure, leading to inconsistent goal achievement. They advocate reframing goals as non-negotiables, essential to your identity, rather than escapes from pain. This approach, termed "future memory timeline jump," involves visualizing yourself as already having achieved the goals and taking immediate, aligned actions. They emphasize the importance of necessity in creating urgency and consistency, urging youi to reframe your top three goals as essential necessities for your future self.
 
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Matt and Jen discuss the concept of breaking the glass ceiling in personal and professional life. They emphasize the importance of setting irrational goals, surrounding yourself with high achievers, and challenging your own limits. Jen shares a client success story of a mother who achieved her fitness goals by realizing her previous achievements were average. Matt recounts how meeting a successful franchisee and a financial advisor at a mastermind event inspired him to raise his revenue goals from $1 million to $100 million. They stress the difference between comparison and expansion, urging you to focus on potential rather than current achievements.
 
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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of making decisive actions rather than avoiding them. They introduce a three-part filter for triaging decisions: impact, urgency, and avoidance. Decisions that meet all three criteria are prioritized for immediate action, while those meeting two are scheduled for the month. They emphasize that clarity comes from taking action and share personal anecdotes, such as hiring a business coach and managing meeting attendance, to illustrate the framework's effectiveness. They also encourage you to apply the filter to your own decisions and offer support for those struggling with decision fatigue.
 
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Matt and Jen discuss the concept of avoidance and its impact on personal and professional growth. They emphasize that many people are busy with non-essential tasks while avoiding the critical decisions that could significantly change their lives. Using personal anecdotes, they illustrate how making tough decisions, such as investing in a business or changing a lifestyle, can lead to substantial progress and positive outcomes. They encourage you to identify and confront the hard decisions you are avoiding, highlighting that these choices not only affect your own life but also the lives of those around you.

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Matt and Jen discuss the importance of raising personal expectations to achieve greatness. They emphasize that self-improvement starts with yourself and can positively impact relationships, fitness, and business. Matt shares his experience of being invited as a guest on a podcast he admired, highlighting the power of consistency, belief, and execution. They stress the significance of self-talk and maintaining high standards, using examples from their personal and professional lives. They also advocate for setting ambitious goals, both physically and mentally, to attract and achieve desired outcomes.

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Matt and Jen discuss the concept of decision fatigue and how it impacts daily life. They highlight that we make around 35,000 decisions daily, with nearly half being unconscious habits. They emphasize the importance of changing your environment and routines to break free from mediocrity. The Phenix Method focuses on building systems and routines to replace bad habits. They stress the need for small, consistent changes to reprogram habits and achieve extraordinary goals, urging you to declare a war on average and comfort.

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Matt and Jen emphasize the importance of taking action over waiting for perfection. They discuss how initial discomfort and imperfect starts lead to growth and mastery, using personal anecdotes from their fitness and business journeys. Jen recounts her transformation from 206 pounds to losing 95 pounds through consistent gym attendance and weightlifting. Matt shares his experience in real estate, highlighting the value of hiring a coach and taking the first step. They also stress that learning and success come from consistent, small steps rather than waiting for certainty. 

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