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We all have long-term goals, but we often complicate the process to achieving them. Every week, host Zach Mathews will help educate listeners on intermittent fasting and how they can use it as a framework to accomplish any other personal or professional goals that you have.

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Consistently add new business professionals to your network to improve your career trajectory!

In this episode, we cover:
-Benefits of consistently adding new connections to your network
-How to make a genuine connection
-How to find common ground with others
-The best way to expand your network

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Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #9: Growth-Minded Podcasts" Episode

Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #8: Deep Breathing" Episode

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Being intentional about growth-minded podcasts will help you develop new skills and knowledge.

In this episode, we cover:
-Benefits of listening to podcasts consistently
-How to choose the right podcasts/YouTube channels
-When's the best time to listen/watch growth-minded content?

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Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #8: Deep Breathing" Episode Here:

Watch our “Healthy Habit for Success #7: Stand Up at Work” Episode Here:

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Learn how to naturally help your brain and body overcome stress and anxiety.

In this episode, we cover:
-The benefits of deep breathing
-The 4x8 Deep Breathing Method
-How to implement deep breathing into your routine

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Watch our “Healthy Habit for Success #7: Stand Up at Work” Episode Here

Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #6: Call Your Loved Ones" Here

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Boost your energy and circulation each day by incorporating standing breaks at work.

In this episode, we cover:
-The risks of prolonged sitting at work
-How to build standing at work into a habit
-Fitting more standing breaks into your routine

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Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #6: Call Your Loved Ones" Here:

Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #5: Daily Push-Ups" Here:

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Learn why it's vitally important that you prioritize daily conversations with your loved ones.

In this episode, we cover:
-The top regrets of the dying
-Benefits of daily conversations with loved ones
-How to implement a daily call routine

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Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #5: Daily Push-Ups" Episode

Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #4: Write Your Goals Down" Episode

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Learn how to prioritize daily push-ups to bolster your physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

In this episode, we cover:
-The benefits of daily push-ups
-Creating a sustainable push-up routine
-How to turn daily push-ups into a habit

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Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #4: Write Your Goals Down" Episode.

Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #3: Read Every Day" Episode

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Learn how writing your goals down has been proven to increase your rate of success.

In this episode, we cover:
-The Science of Writing Your Goals Down
-The 1979 Harvard Goal Study
-Tips for Setting Goals
-Daily Goal-Setting Habits

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Watch our "SMART Goals: Transform Your Dreams into Reality" Episode

Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #3: Read Every Day" Episode

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Learn how reading for 5 minutes each day can help you grow as a leader.

In this episode, we cover:
-The power of reading
-Practical tips for reading consistently
-How to build a reading routine

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Watch our “Healthy Habit for Success #1: Wake Up Earlier” Episode

Watch our “Healthy Habit for Success #2: Prioritize Whole Foods” Episode

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Learn why prioritizing whole foods is essential for your well-being.

In this episode, we cover:
-What "whole foods" are
-The benefits of whole foods
-How to gradually implement whole foods into your day

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Watch our "Healthy Habit for Success #1: Wake Up Earlier" Episode:

Purchase a copy of Zach's Paperback book, "Climbing Your Self Discipline Tree".

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Learn how to wake up earlier--even if you're a night owl.

In this episode, we cover:
-The benefits of waking up early
-How to wake up earlier
-The key to creating a healthy morning routine

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Watch our "SMART Goals: Transform Your Dreams into Reality" Episode

Watch our "Eat the Frog: Knock Out Difficult Tasks in Less Time" Episode

Purchase a copy of Zach's Paperback book, "Climbing Your Self Discipline Tree".

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Transform your dreams into reality using the SMART Goal Setting Method.

In this video, we cover:
-The benefits of SMART Goals
-What "SMART" stands for (and how it applies to you)
-Strategies to implement SMART Goals
-Common obstacles of this principle

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Watch our "Hack #4: Deep Work: Prioritize Laser-Like Focus" Episode

Watch our "Hack #3: Time Blocks: Reclaim Your Productivity" Episode

Watch our "Hack #2: Parkinson's Law: Increase Your Focus and Effectiveness" Episode

Watch our "Hack #1: Eat the Frog: Knock Out Difficult Tasks in Less Time" Episode

Purchase a copy of Zach's Paperback book, "Climbing Your Self Discipline Tree".

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Learn how to remove distractions and develop deeper focus to get better results than your competition.

In this video, we cover:
-The benefits of Deep Work
-3 Strategies to implement deep work effectively
-Common obstacles of this principle & how to overcome them

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Watch our "Hack #3: Time Blocks: Reclaim Your Productivity" Episode

Watch our "Hack #2: Parkinson's Law: Increase Your Focus and Effectiveness" Episode

Watch our "Hack #1: Eat the Frog: Knock Out Difficult Tasks in Less Time" Episode

Purchase a copy of Zach's Paperback book, "Climbing Your Self Discipline Tree".

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Learn how to reclaim your productivity by using your most precious resource: time.

In this video, we cover:
-What “Time Blocks” are & how to use them
-The Benefits of Time Blocks
-3 strategies to leverage time blocks
-Common obstacles of this principle & more

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Watch our “Eat the Frog: Knock Out Difficult Tasks in Less Time” Episode

Watch our “Parkinson’s Law: Increase Your Focus and Effectiveness” Episode

Purchase a copy of Zach's Paperback book, "Climbing Your Self Discipline Tree".

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Learn how setting shorter deadlines can help you enhance your efficiency and focus, while reducing procrastination.

In this video, we cover:
-What "Parkinson's Law" is
-The benefits of Parkinson's Law
-3 strategies to implement Parkinson's Law effectively
-Common obstacles of this principle & more

If you need more accountability on your journey, check out our coaching services at www.fastnfocus.com/shop

Watch Our "Eat the Frog: Knock Out Difficult Tasks in Less Time" Episode

Watch our "How to Overcome Learned Helplessness" Episode

Purchase a copy of Zach's Paperback book, "Climbing Your Self Discipline Tree".

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Learn how to prioritize your most challenging task of the day to increase productivity and reduce stress.

In this video, we cover:
-The benefits of "eating the frog"
-The psychological aspect of doing the hardest task first
-Common obstacles of this principle & more

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Watch the "How to Challenge Self-Doubt and Overthinking" Episode

Watch the "The Benefits of Unforeseen Failure" Episode

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Failure isn't fatal! discover the many benefits of unforeseen failure and why you should embrace the setbacks you'll face on your journey.

In this video, we cover:
-The inevitability of setbacks
-The 4 primary benefits of failure
-What do Michael Jordan, Warren Buffett, and John Wooden have in common?

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The Benefits of Failure YouTube Video

"How to Overcome Learned Helplessness" Youtube Episode:
• How to Overcome Learned Helplessness

"Challenge Your Self-Doubt and Overthinking" Youtube Episode:
• How to Challenge Self-Doubt and Overt...

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Learn how to overcome negative self talk or overthinking.

In this video, we cover:
-Where self-doubt originates from
-3 ways to challenge self-doubt
-Jim Carrey's inspirational story to fame

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"How to Overcome Learned Helplessness" YouTube Episode:
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Discover how to break free from learned helplessness.

In this episode, we cover:
-What is learned helplessness?
-Learned helplessness's effect on mental health and motivation.
-Practical steps for overcoming learned helplessness on your journey.

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This week, Zach breaks down the importance of cleansing our social circles and discerning who we can really TRUST with our goals.

This episode covers topics like:

  • The Circles of Influence
  • Setting "The Line" for our Social Influences
  • 3 Cleansing Questions for our Tribe
  • Body Doubling: Definition, Benefits, and More

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In this episode, Zach breaks down why your brain craves dopamine so much and the 5 ways you leverage it to make good habits stick.

Here are the 5 ways to make good habits stick:
1. Burn the Boats
2. Chase the Check Mark
3. Start Small
4. Remove Emotional Decision-Making
5. Put a Timer on it

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Click on this link to read the full "5 Ways to Make Good Habits Stick" Article on Zach's blog.

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In this episode, Zach takes a deeper dive into his "10 Healthy Habits You Can Start Today" article he published on FastnFocus.com. He lists the 10 habits and a step by step outline to implement each of them.

The 10 Healthy Habits List:
1. Wake Up Earlier
2. Eat 1 Piece of Whole Food
3. Read for 5 Minutes
4. Write Down 1 Goal
5. Do 1 Set of Pushups
6. Make 1 Call to a Loved One
7. Stand for 1 Minute At Your Desk
8. Take 3 Deep Breaths
9. Listen to 1 Podcast Episode
10. Connect with 1 New Professional

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This week, Zach dives deeper into what a habit is and how you can trick your brain into making healthy habits that stick.

This episode covers topics such as:

  • Mindset of Habits
  • Habit Loop
  • Turning Bad Habits into Healthy Habits
  • Habit Stacking
  • Planning for the Future & more

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This week, Zach breaks down the top traits of effective leaders through Jesus's nickname: "The Lion and the Lamb".

He lists the individual leaderships of a Lion and a Lamb, as well as highlights the traits they both share with each other--they're more similar than you'd think!

Here are the traits of the Lion, the Lamb, and both:

"The Lion" Traits:
-Authority
-Direction
-Courage
-Strength

"The Lamb" Traits:
-Gentleness
-Faithfulness
-Humility
-Forgiveness
-Innocence

Shared Traits:
-Focus
-Passion
-Action
-Conviction
-Intentionality
-Peace

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In this episode, Zach explains the positive impact that having high self standards can have on your entire leadership team.

This includes topics like:

  • The benefits of setting high standards
  • What a lack of standards stems from
  • How standards helped Caesar rise to the top
  • How to set clearly defined goals for your team

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In this episode, Zach interviews Temple Stewart--The Ketogenic Nutritionist--to inform listeners about ketosis, intermittent fasting, and other topics.

This conversation includes things like:

  • Advice for businessmen/businesswomen trying to be keto-friendly
  • How to overcome the weight loss plateau stage
  • Implementing sustainability into your health journey
  • Why protein is the king of macros
  • Sticking to health goals while balancing family life & more

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This week, Zach uses a few pointers from his paperback book, "Climbing Your Self-Discipline Tree" to prove the importance of writing down your goals with a pen and paper.

This episode includes:

  • How to Establish Goals
  • S.M.A.R.T. Goals
  • Inspiration vs Motivation
  • 1979 Harvard Study on Writing Down Goals & More!

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In this episode, Zach sits down with his wife--Bre--to talk about their fitness journey as a couple.

This episode covers topics like:

  • Fasting when your spouse doesn't
  • Communicating your fitness goals to your spouse
  • How to support your spouse's personal fitness journey
  • How to eat healthier as a family & more!

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This week, Zach discusses the key takeaways from his 7-day social media fast and how it applies to our daily output.

This episode covers topics like:

  • Disconnecting from toxic habits
  • Reorganizing a plan for business content
  • "Taking back the wheel" on social media
  • Being more present with your loved ones & more!

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In this episode, Zach performs a case study from 3 celebrities that have achieved "Superhero body" status for their roles in the MCU--Will Poulter, Kumail Nanjiani, and Chris Evans--and their honest insight on whether anyone should aspire to maintain a superhero physique.

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In this episode, Zach and Jake Kurtz (CEO of Brick Media Group) discuss the importance of making genuine connections.

Some of the topics they cover include:

  • How to make genuine connections if you're an introvert
  • Why LinkedIn is Jake's favorite platform to post content
  • Tips and Tricks for posting quality content consistently
  • Jake's health goals and routines that are working for him

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This episode is dedicated to outlining the 3 steps to living a healthier lifestyle.

The 3 steps to a healthier lifestyle:
1. Write Down Your Health Goals
2. Calculate Your Caloric Deficit
3. Install Intermittent Fasting

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In this episode, Zach outlines the importance of walking everyday--specifically why we should target 8,000 steps each day.

This episode covers:

  • The benefits of intermittent fasting
  • Shocking statistics of the average steps an American takes
  • Why we should walk outside as often as possible
  • How to prioritize 8,000 steps/day with intermittent fasting

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This week, Zach talks with Tom Taylor (Taylor Performance Management) about how someone can effectively balance different jobs and responsibilities.

This episode covers things like:

  • The power of Caring for others
  • How to juggle many different responsibilities
  • The benefits of being "stretched" professionally

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In this episode, Zach lists the 5 best products and apps that he recommends for your weight loss journey.

For links to the specific products he mentions in this episode, check out this article on the Fast & Focus Blog; it has direct links to every product Zach lists.

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In this episode, Zach lists 5 helpful tips for everyone that wants to use intermittent fasting for weight loss. 

He mentions the keys to a successful intermittent fasting schedule, such as:

  • Choosing the right intermittent fasting method for your lifestyle
  • Sticking to your caloric deficit
  • Prioritizing the fasting window
  • Planning for all 7 days of the week
  • Meal prep
  • Giving yourself flexibility

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In this episode, I list out all of the health and professional benefits of intermittent fasting. 

This episode covers topics like:

  • How intermittent fasting can help you burn fat
  • The brain cognition benefits of intermittent fasting
  • Why fasting works so well with the modern work day
  • How fasting can free up your time

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My new DIYIF Guidebook (DIY Intermittent Fasting) is now available!

In this episode, I read the "introduction" chapter and "mindset questionnaire" that's included in the DIYIF Guidebook.

I also list all of the resources, topics, and tasks that are included in the DIYIF guidebook to give listeners a sneak peek into it before grabbing your copy.

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In this episode, Zach answers all of the most common questions he gets from clients about working out while intermittent fasting.

He covers questions like:

  • Can you workout during your fasting window?
  • How important is cardio?
  • Can you build muscle while fasting?
  • Can I take pre-workout while intermittent fasting?
  • Should I drink protein after I workout, even while fasting?
  • What kind of workouts do you do?
  • Do you eat before or after working out?
  • Is it better to workout while fasting?
  • How many days should you work out per week?

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In this episode, Zach talks about the inner battle we all face when going against obstacles that are out of our realm of control.

This episode covers topics such as:
-The 5 things you can control in any season of life
-4 steps to take when you feel like you have no control
-The power of prayer
-How to open your eyes up to the many blessings around you

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In this episode, Zach gets real with the Fast & Focus Community about what it takes to overcome the most common objective: our own excuses.

This episode covers topics like:

  • The true definition of "excuses"
  • How to envision our future selves
  • The most common excuses Zach hears about intermittent fasting
  • 3 simple steps to make progress in your intermittent fasting
  • How to prepare for cheat meals and cheat days ahead of time

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In this episode, Zach discusses the HUGE differences between inspiration and motivation, as well as the role they play in your intermittent fasting journey.

This episode covers topics like:
-What is inspiration/motivation?
-How can you summon inspiration?
-What's the difference in intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
-What role do inspiration, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation play in achieving your goals?

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In this episode, Zach sits down with Erika Chavez of Purity Bay LLC to discuss the water in our homes and the trickle-down effect that it can have on our health.

This episode covers things like:
-Water hardness in your area
-Why bandaid solutions (EX: bottled water) won't work
-The extra energy water burns in your home
-Why your water system lacks something to be desired

You can learn more about Purity Bay and their products by checking out their website, puritybay.com

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In this episode, Zach lays out 5 practical tips you can use to stay consistent with your fasting and fitness goals over the weekend. Things like weekend events and happy hours can quickly derail us from success--if we don't learn how to control them.

This episode covers things like:

  • Why you should embrace your weekend triggers, not run from them
  • How to approach Fridays the right way
  • How to remain resolute with your fasting windows over the weekend
  • Portion control at social events
  • Hack for having alcoholic drinks but still remaining on track

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This week, Zach sits down with Larry Levine, Author of "Selling From the Heart", to discuss the power of authenticity, as well as how Larry's transition to intermittent fasting has helped him see INCREDIBLE results!

This episode covers things like:
-The drastic change that intermittent fasting can offer you
-How intermittent fasting can help you develop new habits
-Discovering your authentic self
-The true meaning of "serving from the heart" & more!

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This week, Zach dives deep into the concept of the "habit loop" from Charles Duhigg's book,
"The Power of Habit" and how it relates to our daily eating.

This episode covers things like:
-Why the brain establishes habit loops
-What are the 3 stages of a habit loop
-Example of a bad habit in our diet
-How to adjust the habit loop for our health

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This week, Zach answers the most common question regarding intermittent fasting: "What is it?"

This episode covers the following:
-The definition of "fasting"
-Different things you can fast
-What is intermittent fasting?
-The 3 types of intermittent fasting Zach recommends
-What fasting can teach you about self-discipline & more!

Grab your copy of Zach's book, "Climbing Your Self-Discipline Tree", here:
https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Your-Self-Discipline-Tree-Accomplishing/dp/1737741512

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This week, Zach uncovers the difference between Fasting and Cleansing, as well as a few different methods to help you remove distractions from your life.

This episode covers things like:
-Definition of "fasting" vs the definition of "cleansing"
-The habit paradox
-How to cleanse unhealthy habits
-Zero-Notification Exercise
-Purge-and-Reassess Exercise & more!

Grab your copy of Zach's book, "Climbing Your Self-Discipline Tree", here:
https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Your-Self-Discipline-Tree-Accomplishing/dp/1737741512

Download your free PDF on "How to Start Fasting Today" here:

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Welcome to the Fast & Focus Podcast! In this "episode", host Zach Mathews outlines his goals for the Fast & Focus brand, how it will benefit you, and the community that we're all building together!

Get your copy of Zach's book, "Climbing Your Self-Discipline Tree", here: https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Your-Self-Discipline-Tree-Accomplishing/dp/1737741512

Email fastandfocuspod@gmail.com with any comments or questions you have. Feedback is always welcome!