SHOW NOTES
Episode 002: “From Stuck to Unstoppable: The DisciplineBlueprint for Men”
In this episode of Coffee and Conversation for Men, Jay and Brian dive into the power of discipline and how it’s key to unlocking your potential. Discipline isn’t just about willpower—it’s about building systems, habits, and mindsets that keep you moving forward. They explore how discipline impacts fitness, nutrition, mental health, relationships, and lifelong learning, helping men go from “stuck” to “unstoppable.”
If consistency’s been a struggle, this episode offers practical strategies to harness discipline and transform your life.
Episode Highlights:
02:24 – Fitness: The role of discipline in building strength and momentum through consistent exercise.
14:40 – Nutrition: Why disciplined eating fuels your body and mind for better focus and well-being.
25:30 – Mental Health: How maintaining mental health habits like meditation and journaling builds emotional resilience.
38:18 – Relationships: How disciplined communication and time management strengthen connections with others.
45:00 – Lifelong Learning: The importance of disciplined learning for personal and professionalgrowth.
Jay and Brian share actionable tips and real-life examples to help you apply discipline in every area of life and become your best, unstoppable self.
REFERENCES
FITNESS & DISCIPLINE
Boat R, Cooper SB. Self-Control and Exercise: A Review ofthe Bi-Directional Relationship. Brain Plast. 2019 Dec 26;5(1):97-104. doi: 10.3233/BPL-190082. PMID: 31970063; PMCID: PMC6971834.
Marcus, A. (2018). Own the day, own your life:Optimized practices for waking, working, learning, eating, training, playing, sleeping, and sex. HarperCollins.
NUTRITION & DISCIPLINE
Helland MH, Nordbotten GL. Dietary Changes, Motivators, and Barriers Affecting Diet and Physical Activity among Overweight and Obese: AMixed Methods Approach. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Oct 9;18(20):10582.
@healthyathome905
https://www.hellofresh.ca/?locale=en-CA
Olien, D. (2016). Super life: The 5 forces that will make you healthy, fit, and eternally awesome. HarperCollins.
MENTAL HEALTH & DISCIPLINE
Menefee DS, Ledoux T, Johnston CA. The Importance ofEmotional Regulation in Mental Health. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2022 Jan 12;16(1):28-31.
Sparvell, M. (2024). Good brain, bad brain: How the brain's wiring makes us who we are. Independently Published. @sparvell
Maté, G. (2000). Scattered minds: The origin of andsolutions for attention deficit disorder. Vintage Canada
RELATIONSHIPS & DISCIPLINE
Zuo PY, Karremans JC, Scheres A, Kluwer ES, Burk WJ, KappenG, Ter Kuile H. A Dyadic Test of the Association Between Trait Self-Control and Romantic Relationship Satisfaction. Front Psychol. 2020 Dec 21;11:594476.
Shetty, J. (2023). 8 rules of love: How to find it, keep it,and let it go. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
LIFELONG LEARNING & RELATIONSHIP
Cordero, Y. (2024, October 23). The role of discipline insuccess. Brian Tracy Publishing. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/role-discipline-success-brian-tracy-publishing-pjmxc/
Bishop, G. J. (2019). Stop doing that sh!t: Endself-sabotage and demand your life back. Harper One.
Bishop, G. J. (2022). Love unf*cked: Get your relationshipright. HarperOne.
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