Part 1: It’s GO Time

In July 2019, we welcomed our youngest daughter, Karis. In three short years, our family went from two (+ Boji the dog) to five (+ Boji, of course). Life was full — three kids, a booming business, and a shiny new On Target Living headquarters. I was traveling the world, speaking on big stages, leading a team of 10, and living the dream of being both a dad and a business owner.

I was ready for fatherhood — being a dad is one of life’s greatest privileges. But what I wasn’t ready for? My health quietly sliding into the back seat. Like many of you, I found myself in survival mode: adapting, pushing through, and juggling parenting, business growth, grief, and constant change. Life doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It just keeps coming.

I’ll never forget February 2020. One day I was in Kentucky, the next in Houston speaking to over 1,000 people — some of the biggest events of my career. Days later, March Madness was canceled, my calendar cleared overnight, and suddenly I wasn’t traveling anywhere. Business shifted, kids were home full-time, and stress hit new levels. We survived (and even thrived in new ways), but my workouts, recovery, and rhythm eroded.

By 2023, I could feel the difference. My bloodwork confirmed it. Numbers that once were dialed in were slipping. It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a wake-up call. And honestly? It makes for a better story. Because if I can reset, so can you.

The Reset

Health comes in seasons. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s connection. And while I never lost touch with my health, I drifted further from my best. Now, at 39 (turning 40 next June), the timing is right. I want to feel better, move better, and look better.

My why is simple: when I’m at my best, I serve better. My family, my business, my friends, my community — they all benefit when I show up strong, rested, and energized.

My Four Focus Areas

1. More Space — Less scrolling, more reading, stillness, and yes, scheduling massages (pro tip: schedule recovery like you would a meeting).

2. Fitness & Function — Run a 5:30 mile, improve flexibility, lower body fat and VAT ratio, and build strength.

3. Weight — Targeting 180 lbs. Not obsessed with the number, but using it as a marker for doing the right things consistently.

4. Bloodwork — Clean things up at the cellular level: improve cholesterol ratio, testosterone, triglycerides, and A1C.

The Plan

1. Rest more — mentally and physically. Less phone time, more breathwork, 8 hours of sleep, and time to think, not just react.

2. Eat cleaner — shifting from a 50/50 approach (where half my choices were “meh”) to an 80/20 approach. Weekly meal planning included.

3. Move with purpose — 4+ structured workouts per week mixing weights, cardio, stretching, and trying new things like Pilates, yoga, and basketball.

It’s simple, not easy. But I believe that with consistency and focus, by January 2026 I’ll be in the best shape of my life. At 40, I plan to say: this is the healthiest, happiest, and most relaxed I’ve ever been.

This is just the beginning. It’s go time.