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Energy
Insights on energy
We know that exercise is good for us, but does the timing of our workouts matter too? The science says yes and that morning has a clear edge. From cortisol rhythms and metabolism to sleep quality and daily decision-making, the timing of your workout affects far more than you might initially think.
Most people start off in their lives chasing destinations, some learn along the way to love the journey, and still few finally realise that perhaps it was always about the company. Community is a powerful source of fuel to sustain our energy and joy, and yet high performers are so often the last ones to let it in. Pat shares three lessons on why that needs to change.
Coffee is something many of us feel we can’t live without - myself very much included. But it’s often portrayed as something harmful, largely due to its systematic overconsumption. Now recent research into coffee and caffeine is producing some fascinating insights that might just change how you think about it.
Most of us squeeze intense workouts into already stressful days and wonder why we feel drained. The answer might be to slow down. Pat breaks down the science of training zones and metabolic flexibility - and why easy exercise might be your most powerful performance tool.
Pat converted to Islam when he married his wife Majd and this year experienced his first Ramadan fast. What he didn't expect was to feel more energised, focused and at peace than at almost any other point in the year. Two lessons that go far beyond food and fitness.
A 22-year-old built two companies worth $20 million, then admitted it cost him his health, his relationships, and his peace of mind. Is that success? This blog takes on the case against work-life balance and shows why the real risk for driven people isn't falling short, it's forgetting to live.
Books we recommend
Your blood sugar levels shape your daily energy, mood, focus and skin. Here's how to reduce glucose spikes in a simple, achievable way to give you more energy.
Movement isn't just about the body. This book uncovers the science of why physical activity transforms how we feel, think, and show up in the world.
Podcasts we recommend
Stop chasing. Start arriving. Sahil Bloom on why the good old days are right now, and how to build a life that doesn't cost you the moments that matter most.
Ben Bergeron doesn't sugarcoat it. If you keep falling short of your goals, this episode will show you why, and give you the tools to finally close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Your energy levels aren't random. Dr Kristen Holmes reveals how your body clock shapes everything, and the simple daily habits that put you back in control of how you feel.