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I remember that morning vividly… I was supposed to work… deep work. I needed to move the needle and grow the business. But my son Jagger decided it would be a different kind of day. Courtney was getting ready to take him to the kids club. She needed to work on her Forensic Tales podcast. She's a little behind from our Vegas trip, and I also needed to catch up. But ever since we got back, Jagger's been glued to me. He was yelling at a ridiculously high pitch. It escalated into constant screaming. I ran down the stairs and slammed the baby gate. As soon as I closed the door to my office, I heard a loud boom boom. That was followed by an even higher-pitched scream. I ran right back upstairs. I saw the absolute panic in Courtney's eyes. Jagger had hit himself, and she was really concerned. That's when I grabbed him, crying and all. I grabbed his shoes in one hand and his backpack with the other. I headed out the door with him still screaming. I took him to what he calls the “Big Park.” At first, I resented him.. I was upset, angry, and emotional. So, I practiced using my Body Throttle. I focused on giving myself more oxygen. It wasn't to magically relieve the situation, but just to feel the emotions I was experiencing instead of escaping to my phone. While I was playing with him, a lady named Patty walked by picking up dog poop. She looked at Jagger and said, “He's really cute. You're going to miss these days…”
That's the fifth time someone has told me how valuable this time is while we're having a meltdown. In real time, it's hard to see the value when you're seeing red. The reason I'm sharing this with you is because you've probably had moments in your life you wish you handled better. You probably wish you'd gotten a better handle on your emotions for a better outcome. In those past moments, you did the best you could with the tools you had. I've struggled with this for most of my life. But now I've got the Body Throttle to engage my body and bring myself to the present. I allowed myself to calm down, and eventually, Jagger calmed down too. We facetimed Courtney to apologize. Then we had the best time playing on the big slide. When you feel like you're struggling, suffocating, or trapped, remember that life isn't forever. If you can't manage your breath, you can't manage your emotions. Manage your breath to manage your life. That brings me to the real purpose of this monthly newsletter. I want to give a massive shoutout to my clients who're doing incredible work right now. They're making huge strides, and it all starts with mastering their breath first. They're learning how to use their Body Throttle to stay calm in the chaos. When you start with the breath, everything else falls into place. Let's make it happen today. LivFit 365 High-PerformersPlease take a moment to recognize the outstanding achievers who are building high-performance human systems. Ruben Muela Ruben is building an absolute time machine. Dropping twenty five pounds and inspiring the entire crew proves his Swiss Watch body is fully operational. Jesse Galeana Talk about a dynamic duo. Jesse is igniting the engines by shedding twenty two pounds and leading his wife through the ultimate transformation journey. Omar Guzman Our favorite doctor is embracing the white belt mentality. Swallowing his pride to master the bike and swim builds an absolutely bulletproof foundation. Phu Phan Straight up boss energy right here. By staying insanely consistent with his hardware upgrades Phu has become the ultimate blueprint for elite fatherhood. Kim Travis Life keeps throwing absolute haymakers but she refuses to fold. Kim is flipping every massive roadblock into a stepping stone for legendary personal growth. Anna Shad The Super Mom is leveling up her mental architecture. She's anchoring into the present moment to find pure stillness amidst the toddler tornado. Fred Ghamari Fred's building a titanium anchor for his family. Mastering the Body Throttle is unlocking a brand new dimension of elite fatherhood and presence. Kristin Erickson She's officially made of Teflon! Balancing family adversity with a massive workload proves her unbreakable spirit is built for the long haul. Yes Ordorica Yes is rewiring the mainframe. By weaponizing the breath to destroy negative thoughts she's making incredibly sharp choices and leveling up daily. Mike Celeya The Chicken Little eviction is permanent. Mike's crushing his calorie targets and shrinking his belt size while constructing a ridiculously resilient mental fortress. Colleen Smith Catching total vibes. Colleen is using brand new cognitive tools to completely silence her inner critic and navigate wild storms with incredible grace. Emin Mirzayev We have a massive software patch over here! Emin is identifying deep systemic bugs and completely rebooting his focus for both work and home. Mitch Moshe Welcome to the unstoppable 2026 edition. Mitch is leveraging diaphragmatic breathing to create deep space and consciously choose legendary responses for his awesome family. Pooneh Mashadi You cannot sink this ship. Pooneh is guarding her radiant smile and building unbreakable resilience no matter what insane storms the universe throws at her. LivFit 365 Family Fitness CoachingPlease welcome my new families. Your success is why I exist. I promise to do my absolute best to ensure you succeed. Karla Ceja Welcome to the LivFit Fam. I'm grateful to serve you. LivFit Coaching Calls – Fridays (12 pm PST/ 3pm PST)Want the ultimate fitness cheat sheet? I've packed 22 years of experience into these sessions, giving you the tools and knowledge to transform your body and mind. No more wasted time, just pure, results-driven knowledge to help you eat right, train effectively, and make healthy habits stick. LivFit Live Group Workouts – Saturdays (8am PST/ 11am EST)Say goodbye to boring workouts and hello to a fitness experience that's as unique as you are! Our live group sessions offer a dynamic blend of everything your body and mind need: strength, cardio, flexibility, meditation… and maybe even a few laughs along the way.
P.S. They say time flies… I beg to differ. Like running, Jagger can make time slow down to a crawl… Minutes feel like weeks. |
