It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:08) Juan's June 2025 Recap
(00:02:32) Kyrin's June 2025 Recap
(00:07:33) Support Overview
(00:16:12) Juan's July 2025 Goals
(00:23:30) Kyrin's July 2025 Goals
(00:37:30) Fitness
(00:39:31) V4V

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fter a massive European break, wedding, honeymoon, the works, I knew I couldn’t just ease back into life and hope for momentum to return on its own. In this episode, I walk you through the exact protocols I’m using to rebuild discipline: a month-long training system, my morning routine, and why I believe structure isn’t restrictive, it’s liberating. This is about reclaiming control and setting the tone for the next few months of my life. No fluff, no hype, just systems that work. Aka Effective Philosophy.

(00:00) – The Return: Coming Back with Purpose
(00:38) – Why Discipline Starts with Systems
(01:03) – What Holidays Took Away (And Why That’s Okay)
(01:52) – July Protocol: A System to Reset the Body & Mind
(02:30) – Training Cadence vs. Unrealistic Optimisation
(03:09) – The Two-Part Protocol: Strength + Morning Rhythm
(03:46) – Reality Check: 30s vs. 20s Strength Goals
(04:47) – The Hypothesis: 5x5 Training as a Reset Tool
(06:04) – Weekly Breakdown: Simplicity with Precision
(07:33) – The Four-Week Ramp-Up Plan
(09:06) – How to Push Without Breaking
(10:04) – Defining Your Training Max (Not Your Ego Max)
(11:04) – Running, Flexibility, and Leaving Room for Life
(12:05) – Protocols vs. Fancy: Just Show Up
(12:24) – The Morning Routine: Grounding the Day with Intent
(13:06) – Win the Morning, Win the War
(14:01) – Practical Morning Breakdown & Why It Works
(16:22) – Why Prepping the Day Before is the Real Discipline
(17:46) – 8 Days In: Results and Reflections
(18:23) – Final Thoughts: Be Scientific, Be Accountable
(18:52) – Outro: Discipline Is a Protocol, Not a Mood

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We're in Greece (and thank god not LA)!

In Episode #484 of Mere Mortals 'Meanderings', Juan & I (plus Joey, a long-time friend) discuss: Joey's challenges of stand-up comedy, the courage it takes to perform in front of a live audience, the impact of AI on creative industries, cultural experiences of traveling through Europe, our least favourite travel destinations, with Los Angeles/Alice Springs topping the list for their lack of charm and overwhelming tourist traps and a light-hearted attempt at stand-up comedy, as we each share a joke, bringing a humorous end to our Greek adventure.

A huge thanks to Petar the Slav for his huge baller boost, very much appreciated!

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Welcome to Greece
(00:00:40) Introducing Joey & His Comedy Journey
(00:06:34) Public Speaking Vs Comedy
(00:13:02) Dancing & Social Feedback
(00:21:02) Parenting & Social Judgement
(00:24:08) AI Future Content Creation
(00:37:10) The Value Of Human Touch In Art
(00:44:20) Boostagram Lounge
(00:46:20) Catching Up With Our Travels
(00:48:01) Travel Tales & Least Favourite Places
(01:00:03) Experiencing Greece
(01:02:26) Comedy Jokes & Wrap-Up

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