This book culminates decades of experience instructing the U.S. military, police agencies, SWAT teams, and elite bodyguards. It also draws on over forty years of dedication to martial arts, during which I've earned multiple black belts across various disciplines. Throughout my journey, I've run multiple academies and provided private protection for numerous VIPs, including stars from TV shows like The Walking Dead and Arrow.
The lessons I've learned along the way have revealed that, no matter how insurmountable life's challenges may seem, there is always a path forward for those aspiring to become elite performers, successful business leaders, or simply seeking a more fulfilling life. I've faced my own struggles and discovered what it takes to rise again. Over the years, countless individuals have sought my guidance, and I've shared the steps I've taken and those followed by masters before me.
We all face setbacks-it's an unavoidable part of life. But there is a process for recovery, a series of steps that can restore the body, mind, and spirit. This book is a collection of those steps, a guide I've found to be universally effective for anyone ready to break free from a quitter's mindset and pursue higher awareness and lasting happiness.
Through my journey, I've learned from soldiers and monks alike and discovered that despite their vastly different paths, they share foundational habits that enable them to achieve a higher state of being. These habits help them remain sane, aware, healthy, and clear-headed.
In this book, you will discover techniques for breathing and exercising more intelligently, as well as strategies to transform your thinking, allowing you to achieve greater physical and mental goals. It's not just about changing your approach to your body-it's about rethinking your entire mindset and embarking on a journey of self-discovery that, if embraced, will continue for the rest of your life.
There is a path forward, a way to rejuvenate yourself and transcend the limitations imposed by both others and yourself. It's not hopeless. You are not hopeless. Let me show you the way.
