In this episode of The One Percent, Chris tackles a hard truth: resilience in America is fading. From comfort turning into a cage to the erosion of personal responsibility, he unpacks why mental fatigue, fragility, and declining health have become so common. He explores how disconnection from real struggle has left us weaker—and what it takes to reclaim strength, purpose, and grit in daily life.

You'll also hear this week's What's Hot and What's Not segment on personal development books, plus a powerful 1% Challenge to put the conversation into action.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:18) What's Hot and What's Not segment on personal development books

(02:16) Introducing today's topic, Loss of Resilience in America

(04:06) Comfort has become a cage

(07:17) There's been an erosion of personal responsibility

(09:58) Mental fatigue and fragility is on the rise

(14:36) Health and strength have taken a back seat

(17:46) We have a massive disconnection from struggle

(19:28) Take action: Reclaim challenge, strengthen and invest in your health, live with purpose, and lead by example

(24:32) The 1% Challenge: read 1 personal development book

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

On today's episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the timeless topic of virtue—what it is, why it matters, and how living a virtuous life can shape who you are and how you show up in the world. He explores the meaning of being virtuous, the role it plays in resilience and growth, and why it's worth striving for every day.

In the Resilience Roulette segment, Chris tackles the challenge of having unclear goals and how lack of direction can hold you back from real progress.

This episode will leave you thinking about the kind of person you want to become—and the small daily choices that get you there.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:38) Chris introduces the topic, virtue

(02:24) What is virtue?

(04:47) What does it mean to be virtuous?

(10:01) Resilience Roulette segment on lack of clear goals

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

This week on The One Percent, Chris and Kiley break down TDEE—Total Daily Energy Expenditure—and why understanding it is essential for reaching your health and fitness goals.

They kick things off with a What's Hot and What's Not segment on salt before diving into how the body actually burns calories and introducing the four key components of TDEE:

• BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
  
  

• NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
  
  

• TEF (Thermic Effect of Feeding)
  
  

• Exercise Activity

By breaking down each part, Chris and Kiley show you how to better understand your metabolism, improve your nutrition, and make smarter choices for long-term progress.

To wrap up, they challenge you to track your food for one week so you can see your own TDEE in action.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:28) What's Hot and What's Not segment on salt

(07:40) Understanding how the body burns calories

(11:32) Introducing TDEE, total daily energy expenditure

(12:40) Part 1: BMR, basal metabolic rate

(14:04) Part 2: NEAT, non-exercise activity thermogenesis

(15:06) Part 3: TEF, thermal effect of feeding

(16:49) Part 4: Exercise activity

(39:28) The 1% Challenge, track your food for 1 week

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

On this week's episode of Daily Gains, Chris opens up about a childhood story that shaped one of the most important lessons of his life: nobody is going to save you. He reflects on how facing this hard truth early on gave him the drive to take ownership, create change, and build resilience. Chris also shares how you can use this mindset to take control of your own life and stop waiting for someone else to fix it for you. To wrap up, he spins the Resilience Roulette wheel and lands on the topic of negative environments.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:38) Chris begins to share a childhood story

(08:02) Chris continues to share the story, and introduces a hard truth… Nobody is going to save you

(09:55) Chris shares how how he used this hard truth to change his life

(16:32) Resilience Roulette segment on negative environments

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley discuss the habits that separate high performers from the rest. They kick things off with a lively "What's Hot and What's Not" segment on waking up at 5am—does it really work or is it just hype? Then they break down 10 high performance habits that can help you level up in every area of life. From ruthless prioritization to training resilience, these habits aren't about hustle—they're about intention, clarity, and discipline. Whether you're a high achiever or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you become your best.

To wrap it all up, the 1% Challenge invites you to commit to one of the most powerful habits of all: get 8 hours of sleep every night for one week. Ready to raise your standards? Let's go.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:26) What's Hot and What's Not: Waking up at 5 a.m.

(02:42) What is a high-performance habit?

(07:39) High-performance habit #1: Ruthlessly prioritize

(08:39) High-performance habit #2: Protect your energy

(11:02) High-performance habit #3: Master your mornings

(12:19) High-performance habit #4: Practice deliberate focus

(15:47) High-performance habit #5: Track your progress

(19:36) High-performance habit #6: Surround yourself with excellence

(22:27) High-performance habit #7: Train resilience

(22:29) High-performance habit #8: Act with speed and precision

(25:20) High-performance habit #9: Seek feedback

(32:27) High-performance habit #10: Invest in self-mastery

(36:00) The 1% Challenge: Get 8 hours of sleep for one week

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

In this episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into one of the most foundational aspects of personal growth: personal responsibility. He introduces a practical Five Pillar Framework to help you take ownership of your life and decisions. From developing awareness to aligning your actions with integrity, this framework offers a clear roadmap for building mental toughness and self-leadership.

In the Resilience Roulette segment, Chris tackles poor time management—how it holds you back and what to do about it.

If you're ready to stop blaming and start building, this one's for you.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:34) Introducing the Daily Gains topic, personal responsibility

(06:19) The Five Pillar Framework for personal responsibility

(06:50) Pillar #1: Awareness

(08:41) Pillar #2: Ownership

(14:06) Pillar #3: Action

(14:55) Pillar #4: Learning

(16:21) Pillar #5: Integrity

(19:18) Resilience Roulette segment on poor time management

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley tackle a crucial topic: the problem with mental health today. They kick things off with a "What's Hot and What's Not" segment on therapy, then dive deep into why mental health is getting worse despite more awareness and resources than ever before. From comparing mental health to the obesity epidemic to examining how our modern environment is impacting our well-being, this conversation is raw, real, and eye-opening.

The 1% Challenge: Journal for 1 week—track your thoughts, emotions, and habits to build self-awareness and clarity.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment on therapy

(03:00) Introducing today's topic, the problem with mental health today

(14:00) The comparison of obesity and mental health

(19:00) The state of the world we're living in today

(42:00) The 1% Challenge, journal for 1 week

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

On today's episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the phrase, "Strength is never a weakness." He explores how developing physical strength impacts far more than your workouts—it's a tool for building resilience in everyday life. From managing insulin resistance and improving posture, to keeping up with your kids, handling workplace stress, and overcoming poor self-image, Chris breaks down why getting stronger physically can make you stronger mentally and emotionally. In the Resilience Roulette segment, the wheel lands on perfectionism—and Chris shares how to overcome the paralyzing need to be flawless so you can keep moving forward.

🕒 Timestamps:

(01:00) Introducing today's topic, how strength can help you in everyday life, not just int he gym

(02:00) Insulin resistant individuals

(03:00) Posture issues

(04:00) Keeping up with your kids

(05:00) Body fat issues

(06:00) Poor self image

(07:00) Overload at work

(09:00) Delayed gratification

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.