Unless you’re an athlete for combat sports, it’s not weight you wanna lose. In the past I use to think losing weight was what needed to be done but it wasn’t. You see guys with muscles weigh more than fat guys since muscles require a lot more tissue. So what’s the thing you wanna lose then if it isn’t weight? The answers simple, body fat. Body fat can be the difference between you look good and you look horrible. Aim to lose your body fat if it’s over 15%. Aim to lose 0.5/lbs per week and go on a caloric surplus +200 if you’re either skinny or skinny fat. If you’re fat then go on a slight caloric deficit, -200. Get to work.

Field report coming in y’all. I was walking to the store today looking sexy as hell, looking fresh. I was running an errand with my mom and dad, we chilled for a bit and we proceeded to walk home as the store isn’t too far from our house. We begin walking up this hill and I see that I’m way past them. As I was walking up I see two girls walking down my direction, my heart begins pounding as I haven’t been outside for a while. I felt like saying nothing but I said to myself “shut the fuck up and just say hi.” Who cares what happens, if they don’t say anything it’s cool, if they say hi back I can start a short convo. To make my heart beat slower I start doing deep belly breathes, in through the nose and out through the mouth. And so that’s what I did. I took my deep breath, I said hi and at first they didn’t say anything for a couple of seconds. Then out of nowhere the short one said “You so handsome” and the other said “Ooo yo shoes look so nice” and my smile grew even bigger. I ask them if they were new here and they said yes and smiled, I then say “I’ll see you around then” and we part ways. That’s a win in my book, this interaction is showing me the importance of just being outside and being around people to stay socially calibrated.

Good morning, legends. Let’s talk about The Memorization Trap. Memorizing things like names is valuable—people’s names are music to their ears, and getting that right builds instant rapport. But there’s a difference between remembering details and developing a mind that can think creatively. When it comes to names, a few strategies go a long way: 1) If the name reminds you of someone else, make that connection in your head. 2) Picture the person in a ridiculous or memorable scenario to “stamp” the name in your memory. 3) Repeat their name a few times during the conversation. 4) If it’s a tough name or totally new to you, write it down after they leave—just a quick note in your phone. Now, let me be clear—memorizing is a good skill. As a personal challenge, I memorized all 48 Laws of Power last summer and still have them locked in. But the ability to think creatively will always outshine raw memory. Our school systems often drill us to memorize and regurgitate information, but they rarely teach us how to solve problems by thinking outside the box. I remember being told I was wrong in school more than once—even when I had the right answer. Why? Because I didn’t follow the teacher’s method. This kind of thinking trains us to believe there’s only one correct way to approach problems, which is a dangerous habit. In life and business, success depends on solving complex challenges in ways that others haven’t thought of. The ones stuck in the rat race often are rule followers who can’t think for themselves, while the leaders and creators forge their own path. Today’s mission: Break free from those patterns that tell you there’s only one way to think. Start questioning your own beliefs and develop a mindset of curiosity. Challenge yourself to solve problems in new ways. The truth is, creative thinkers create history—they don’t just record someone else’s version of it. Make today one for the books—think big, think bold, and make every conversation count ❤️‍🔥

So tonight, I had one of those moments that really puts you to the test. I was heading down to my apartment gym, just planning to stretch. I was the only one there at first, but then a girl walked in. We made eye contact, and she smiled. I kept doing my thing—stretching and journaling about a post on the importance of stretching—but then I decided to write down, “I’m going to walk up to her and simply ask her opinion on stretching and her routine.” That’s when the “bitch voice” kicked in, whispering, “Dude, you’re exhausted, you probably shouldn’t go up to her.” But then the other voice—the one I’ve developed—spoke up. It said, “Imagine how good you’re going to be at approaching if you can do it right now, in this state.” This is the same mindset I take into the gym: when I don’t want to go, that’s exactly when I have to go. So I decided, screw it, and walked up to her. I asked if I could get her opinion on something, and she started showing me a couple of basic stretches she does. I mentioned that my body’s messed up and I need a solid routine. Here’s where your body language becomes key. Fidgeting or looking uncomfortable immediately lowers your social value. So, I stood in a relaxed position, slightly turned away from her, like I didn’t care too much if she was there or not. Keep it cool, like you could walk away at any moment. She mentioned she had just moved here two weeks ago, and since I’d moved here a few months ago, we chatted briefly about that. Here’s another important tip: don’t ask for a girl’s name. When she asks your name, it’s an Indicator of Interest (IOI), which she did. I told her my nickname, Skippy, and it got a reaction—unusual nicknames are great for that. We kept talking, and she said something a bit odd after I told her I’m going to finish up my stretching—she mentioned she'd be watching me stretch in the mirror. I took that as another IOI. Then, as I was stretching, she moved closer to me. This is a classic move from girls who are interested but maybe shy—they won’t make direct eye contact or approach, but they’ll position themselves near you, waiting for you to engage.

Most successful people if not all have done before they knew. It’s because of them doing before thinking that they’ve achieved success. But that sounds flawed doesn’t it? Not really, the reason is that because since they did before knowing what it is what they wanted to do. And only took action as soon as they had a brief idea. It’s because of their action they then KNEW what to do and what the gaps were in their knowledge. Am I saying to not plan anything? No, of course not but don’t get so caught in planning to the point where it leads to no action and time being wasted. It’s like studying basketball, you know the perfect form for the best jump shot, the best attack angles and ways to intercept the enemies defensive playbook. But what good is all that if you haven’t even practiced the game to see what you need to work on? Start doing kings.