He was begging his doctor for a note…

Hey Reader,

A few weeks ago, I jumped on a Zoom call with a new client.

We started with a simple breathing assessment. As a functional breathing coach, I use this to look under the hood of a client's nervous system.

His score wasn't just low. It was the score of a man whose internal engine was permanently redlining.

Funny part is he didn't mention stress or anxiety.

He didn't complain about his workload. Like most high achievers, he was the proverbial fish in water. He couldn't see the water he was swimming in, and he assumed this crushing level of pressure was just part of the job.

But I was able to deduce the massive weight he was carrying from his breathing alone. Your breath is a direct window into your nervous system. His lack of oxygen tolerance during the test told me the whole story.

I looked right at the camera and said, “Man, the stress must feel overwhelming.”

He looked up into the phone, and his shoulders immediately dropped. He let out a heavy sigh and looked back down like I had just read his soul. It was the look of a guy who had been holding his breath for months.

“Man, I just went to the doctor a couple weeks ago,” he admitted quietly. “I was trying to get a note for a mental health leave of absence.”

He wanted to escape life but was going on pretending like nothing was wrong.

I'm sharing this because unchecked stress is the ultimate Exhaustion Tax. It turns you into a 2:00 AM Prisoner who can't sleep, and it leaves you paying a massive 3:00 PM Decision Tax at the office.

You might think you're hiding it well. You might look like a winner in a suit, but you turn into a Ghost Parent the moment you walk through your front door. You're winning the Money Game in public, but you're losing the Life Game in the mirror.

But your body always keeps the score. You can't think your way out of a thinking problem.

If you don't measure what's happening inside, you're simply guessing. You need to take the chaos and convert it into calm.

In all my years of training, it wasn't until this year, that I finally discovered a simple test that can tell me a client's stress level in less than 2 minutes.

And it's the very reason, that this month's high-performers, are not just getting in great shape, but why they're finding more peace and presence than they ever has.

It's no accident..

Please join me in congratulating this month's superstars.

LivFit 365 High-Performers

Please take a moment to recognize the outstanding achievers who are building high-performance human systems.

Phu Phan

This razor sharp entrepreneur is operating on elite software. Combining an indestructible physique with absolute clarity proves he's winning the Life Game.

Yolanda Phan

She completely upgraded her internal architecture. Checking off stressful tasks with total presence proves this Mom is anchored like a rock. Great job!

Dr. Omar Guzman

Talk about building an iron foundation. Preparing for his fastest marathon yet cements his status as an absolute Ironman machine.

Kim Travis

She grabbed the Body Throttle and never looked back. Leveraging the breath to level up her mindset guarantees she's building a fireproof foundation.

Anna Shad

Birthdays hit differently when you're completely optimized. Recognizing her massive growth to become a super present mom shows her true superpower.

Fred Ghamari

This guy just earned a black belt in absolute stillness. Optimizing his mind to navigate daily chaos makes him a dangerously calm powerhouse.

Kristin Erickson

Political campaigns are stressful but she's totally unfazed. Leveraging her physical hardware to stay entirely focused proves she deleted the Exhaustion Tax.

Yes Ordorica

Returning to the office usually means a system crash. Showing up stronger and calmer than ever means she officially upgraded her human hardware.

Mike Celeya

Zero chance Mike goes back to his old shell. Refusing to quit and pushing for constant growth shows he's entirely bulletproof.

Colleen Smith

She's finally putting herself at the top of the roster. Adding purposeful movement to honor her own body is the ultimate power move.

Mitch Moshe

We love watching a guy build a fortress. Creating an indestructible body through pure strength proves he's ready for absolutely anything.

Pooneh Manshadi

Italy tried to test her but her battery stayed full. Managing the heat and stress to create perfect memories means her intent is indestructible.

Farhad Manshadi

He brought his engineering brain straight to the bedroom. Building a perfect solution for deep sleep ensures his family mission will never fail.

Karla Ceja

Hitting her lowest weight since high school is just pure magic. Crushing another race with blistering speed cements her elite triathlete status!

Carol Gorelick

She discovered the ultimate cheat code for the brain. Using physical posture to unlock mental enhancement proves the body controls the mind.

Alex Flores

This father and founder just found the ultimate anchor. Mastering his breath to drop weight and build mental skills makes him completely unstoppable.

Diana Goltzer

She's officially back and conquering the trails. Rebuilding massive knee strength to fuel her fitness love shows her resilience is pure titanium.

Edward Chavez

Stop the presses because Eddie figured out the secret. Mastering simple daily habits for maximum effect proves you don't need complicated math.

LivFit 365 Family Fitness Coaching

Please welcome my new families.

Your success is why I exist. I promise to do my absolute best to ensure you succeed.

Diana Goltzer – Farhad Manshadi

Welcome to the LivFit Fam. I'm grateful to serve you.

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Systems > Willpower, Tony Arreola Human Systems Engineer™ | LivFit 365™

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P.S. What's this simple test? It's a hidden gateway to stress levels. Don't believe me, find out for yourself –> 2 Minute Stress Test​