Hopefully this is a useful list of the Chief Mutha’s (that’s me!) favorites for you to bookmark and have handy since I update it regularly. These are my most effective resources that have helped me in my own mindset upgrade and transformation journey.
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- Blogs
- Books
- Nutrition
- Podcasts
- Workout Gear
| Blogs | ||
| Mr. Money Mustache | Mr. Money Mustache talks about how to get to financial independence—FAST. Start with this blog post to blow your mind…The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement. | |
| Frugalwoods | The Frugalwoods 30-day challenge helped my family and me realize how much money we were spending on silly things. Do the challenge and change your spending and saving habits for life! | |
| JL Collins Stock Series | JL Collins is the guru of simplifying how to invest. His philosophy is basically, live well below your means, simply invest the difference, and avoid debt. So simple. His legendary stock series details what investing simply means. | |
| Books | ||
| 75 Hard: A Tactical Guide to Winning the War With Yourself by Andy Frisella | 75 Hard is a mental challenge. It’s all about learning to be disciplined, create positive habits and overcome temptation for the long game…the better you. Everyone I know who has done 75 Hard, WANTS to continue with the Live Hard program. It’s changed my life. If you can’t get a hold of the book, you can listen to Andy’s podcast Real AF Episode 208 for an overview of the 75 Hard program. | |
| The End of Dieting by Dr. Joel Fuhrman | Dr. Fuhrman changed my life when I first read his book Eat to Live back in 2004. However, this book is even more detailed in how today’s fad diets are ruining your chances at having a long, healthy life. | |
| The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins | JL Collins is the guru of simplifying how to invest. His philosophy is basically, live well below your means, simply invest the difference, and avoid debt. | |
| Never Finished by David Goggins | David Goggins is the hardest, most bad-ass person I have ever learned of. His mental strength and discipline is truly off the charts. I don’t complain but I don’t even think about it anymore after reading about him. | |
| Die With Zero by Bill Perkins | I love the balance Bill Perkins tries to strike with becoming financially independent but spending your money while you are alive, especially on those you love. | |
| My full reading log here. | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Nutritarian® Way of Life | The Nutritarian food pyramid will blow your mind. It takes getting used to but once your tissues and cells are nourished with what they really need, over an extended period of time, you will immediately notice the different when you are not fueling them healthfully. | |
| Adrenal Gland detox | Mix ¼ tsp of Himalayan salt with 1 tbsp of organic, fresh lime juice in 8 oz of water. Stir well and let the salt completely dissolve before drinking. Be sure to drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Here’s a link to a fancier adrenal gland cocktail, if you prefer. | |
| 1st Phorm Chocolate Milkshake or Vanilla Crème Protein Shakes | I’m a 1st Phorm Legionnaire and I’ve been trying a ton of products. So far, for your normal pre and post-workout protein shakes, these flavors are my favorite. Smooth and not to sweet. 1st Phorm has a 110% money back guarantee so if you don’t love what you order, you can ALWAYS send it back. | |
| 1st Phorm Cinnamon Cookie Batter “Dessert” | This is my FAVORITE dessert: I mix a heaping scoop of this with 2-3 oz of unsweetened cashew milk. Freeze for 30-45 min, then enjoy as your guilty-free dessert. | |
| Podcasts | ||
| ChooseFI | Awesome personal finance podcast about getting to financial independence (FI). Start with episode 100. | |
| Century Lives | Part of the Standard Center of Longevity and is all about what we as individuals and society need to do and change to be able to live to 100. Start with episode 1: New Map of Life | |
| Eat to Live | Dr. Fuhrman is the creator of Eat to Live and the Nutritarian diet for superior health. Highly recommend these two episodes: The Truth About Weight Loss: Pills and Fad Diets Revealed. | |
| The Tim Ferriss Show | This podcast is so epic and life-changing. I can’t pick one favorite episode. Start with this list and go from there. And to think, this guy used to be suicidal!? Talk about a mindset upgrade! | |
| My First Million | A raw, funny podcast about how entrepreneurs make millions. I loved episode 3. | |
| Workout Gear | ||
| 1st Phorm Workout Apparel | My favorites are the Monarch Seamless (read my review here), this cute cropped hoodie, the full hoodie, and these Ace Tanks. I have them in almost every color! So soft and yummy! Great to work out in and great prices. | |
| Weighted vest | This goes with me every time I take a walk inside, outside, or on my elliptical. | |
| Ankle Weights | If I’m feeling extra spicy, I throw these babies on too. | |
| Under-the-desk treadmill | I LOVE this. Game-changer. I stand most days now and any time I’m in a meeting where I don’t have to talk, I’m walking. |