Revisiting Tony Robbins' book Life Force

Plus last chance for Club Members to enter the February raffle

I’m Brandon Wilson. I am constantly working toward improving my mind, body, and spirit using various ancient techniques and cutting-edge biohacking tools and devices. I want to be healthy, but not at the expense of being happy. This simple idea is what it means to be wellthy.

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One of the reasons I started this newsletter was to hold myself accountable. The Blast from the Past feature is an excellent reminder of previous topics and provides an opportunity to follow up. Three years ago, I wrote a synopsis of Tony Robbins’ book Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love. I will revisit what I learned from the book and how I’ve taken action. Tony provided a 7-step action plan, and I will use that framework to evaluate my progress over the last three years.

“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.” —Joseph Campbell

Step #1: Decide & get the information you need

Decide what you truly want for your life physically. What is the result you’re truly after? Get tested.

I decided to be pain-free, have energy and focus all day, and be physically active to combat sitting in front of a computer all day.

I have written about the benefits of blood testing and await my latest report to review with my doctor. I’ve had multiple Oligoscans to determine my vitamin, mineral, and heavy metal load. I’ve also written about genetic testing and how the results have shaped my lifestyle habits. I’ve been using my NeuralChek device to evaluate my autonomic nervous system balance.

Well, that’s one way to do it. 🤣

Step #2: Review your education

Knowledge isn’t power; it’s potential power. Decide what tools you want to use now and what to keep track of in the future.

I continue to adjust and optimize my supplement stack. I’m focused on physical exercise that supports the body and the brain. I listen to podcasts and read books to learn about cutting-edge research and new technology.

“We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden.” —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Step #3: Maximize your energy & regeneration

Would you consider hormone optimization therapy (H.O.T.), peptides, or pharmaceutical-grade supplements?

I will admit I was not paying close enough attention to my hormones, specifically testosterone. I did a lot of research and decided, with my doctor’s guidance, to pursue hormone replacement therapy. So far, the testosterone boost has improved several aspects of my life, and I will provide a more detailed account in a future newsletter.

Step #4: Create a plan for sleep & living pain-free

The third pillar of health, besides diet and exercise, is sleep. If there’s pain in your body, what tools will you use to become pain-free?

Long-time readers know I have been relentless about the importance of sleep. In a previous newsletter, I provided my best sleep tips. Regarding pain relief, I am a firm believer in pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, and I continue to use the Kloud Mat every day. More recently, the breakthrough phototherapy patches from LifeWave have been remarkably effective.

Step #5: Devise your maximum longevity lifestyle

What are three to five things that you want to commit to? What are the things that you think could make the most significant difference?

I have increased my focus on quality food after learning about the toxicity of our food supply at the True Food Summit. I shop at grocery stores like Natural Grocers and Sprouts for high-quality foods. I order online through Azure Standard. As I wrote about last week, I prioritize hydration. I’ve cleaned up the water and air in my home. I help my body detox using an infrared sauna and a foot spa. I get regular sunlight exposure. I use cryotherapy and red light to stimulate biochemical processes. I’m experimenting with a vagus nerve stimulator, which I will write about in a future newsletter.

Step #6: Movement is life

Given that exercise can reduce your risk of cancer by 40 percent, cut your risk of a stroke by 45 percent, and slash your risk of diabetes by 50 percent, what will you commit to?

My favorite exercise is VR ping-pong, and I will join a table tennis club for some in-person action. I use a whole-body vibration machine. I’ve written about the benefits of stretching and maintain weekly stretch appointments at Stretch Yoga Therapy. I take walks around my neighborhood. I look for opportunities to move throughout the day, not only at fixed times.

Step #7: Take control of your mind

Will you create a daily meditation practice? Will you become more aware and not let fear take over, knowing that your mind can make you sick or healthy, frustrated or happy?

I have become more consistent with daily morning meditation; my current streak is 154 days. I continue to use technology, like BrainTap and NeuroVizr, to make meditation more effective. I am focused on personal development through training courses, books, and enlightened material. I gifted myself the Verba quote display, which sits on my desk. It cycles through various quotes and affirmations to nourish my subconscious mind.

Overall, I am pleased with my progress, but I would like improvement in some areas. Up until now, I have not established a regular resistance training routine. My weight loss has stalled, and I want to kickstart it. I would also like to be more consistent with breathwork. Remember, progress over perfection. I used to call myself a perfectionist, but then I recently learned there is no such thing as a perfectionist—there are only procrastinators pretending to be perfectionists.

“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” —Nelson Mandela

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The Daily Habit is where I share my habits related to the fundamentals: sleep, diet, physical activity, mindfulness, and stress management.

Tony has a simple test with three questions that he uses with his audiences to help evaluate patterns of focus.

1. Do you tend to focus more on what you HAVE or what’s MISSING from your life? You cannot sustain happiness if you’re always focused on what’s missing.

2. Do you tend to focus on what you CAN or CAN’T control? If we habitually focus on things outside our control, we can feel extremely overwhelmed.

3. Do you tend to focus more on the PAST, PRESENT, or the FUTURE? Depressed people often focus on the past, regretting decisions or events that can never be changed. They may also focus on present challenges and project them into the future.

No matter what drug you’re prescribed, as long as you’re focused on what’s missing, what you can’t control, and past regrets or anxiety about the future, you’re going to be angry, frustrated, and/or depressed.

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Last week’s answer

Be Wellthy Club entrants: Scott L., Ariel E., Renata B., Scott S.

Raffle prizes are for Be Wellthy Club Members only. Club members can email bewellthy@substack.com with the correct answer to each week’s brain training and be entered into a monthly raffle to win one of two prize packages every month. I do respond to every email.

I have two puzzles for you this week. Answer either one for one raffle entry or both for two raffle entries.

This week:

1. What eight-letter word meaning “alarmed” is made up of a word meaning “go first” followed by a word meaning “went first”?

2. A word for a person who raises fruits and vegetables becomes a word for someone who sells fruits and vegetables when you change its fourth letter from a W to a C. What are the two words?

See the answer.

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It’s great to revisit previous topics and track progress. Here is the original newsletter that inspired today’s check-in.

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