The Dan Go Podcast

Your success is directly related to how much energy you have, the decisions you make, and your ability to manage your stress and emotions. The brain and body are intrinsically linked together. Every client I've seen who adopts this mentality sees massive successes in their business because they're working at their full potential. Listen to this quick episode where I go into the brain and body link and how exercising can make you more money. See you on the other side! DG

People are literally sleeping on the fact that prioritizing your sleep can make you more money. It'll help you make better decisions, have more energy, more mood control, and all of this contributes to you being the best entrepreneur you can be. In this episode, I share with you the High Performance Sleep routine that was made for the modern day entrepreneur. I give you 3 steps to making your next night of sleep the most awesome sleep you've ever had. See you on the podcast! DG

In this podcast episode, I interview Ed Latimore. Ed's mentorship has changed the course of my life and through it all we've been friends (awww). Edward Ashley Latimore, Jr. is a retired American professional boxer (13-1-1), influencer, and author. His final professional fight was December 17, 2016. He launched his blog "Mind and Fist" in 2013, focusing on the difficult lessons he learned from growing up in public housing projects, overcoming alcohol and pornography addiction, and general self-improvement. He has published two books, Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower: Insights from a Heavyweight Boxer and Sober Letters to My Drunken Self, along with a writing and marketing guide for social media titled Engagement Is the New Cocaine: The Art and Science of Writing Awesomely Addictive Tweets. He's been a guest on The James Altucher Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, The Art of Manliness, Farnam Street, and Coffee with Scott Adams to discuss sobriety, boxing, growing up in poverty, and physics. He's also been featured on Ryan Holiday's blog "The Daily Stoic" as well as in James Clear's international best seller, Atomic Habits. In this interview, we talk about what triggered his sobriety, fatherhood at 40, and many more topics. Hope you enjoy!

Jimmy is an entrepreneur who wanted to become the healthiest version of himself for his family. In this interview, we tease out his secrets to dropping 25 lbs off his body and getting into his best shape ever.

Do you ever feel a bit off with your body? Maybe you’re eating healthy but can’t seem to shake the weight? Maybe your body is in constant hunger mode craving the foods that you shouldn’t be eating? Do you have trouble focusing for long periods of time? Can’t seem to control your mood at times? Or perhaps you’re battling periods of low energy throughout the day and can’t seem to find the juice to play with your kids by end of day? If you said, “Yes” to any one of those it may be time to start taking your Circadian Rhythms seriously. In this podcast I go through what a circadian rhythm is, why you need to find your own and what we do with our clients to help them train their rhythms to feel more energy than they've ever felt before. See you on the other side.

I've been drinking coffee in the morning for the past 20+ years. It's been the one consistent in my life. I didn't mean to do this test initially, but now that I've gone through it I want to tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly of giving up coffee for 36 days. See you on the episode. DG

Losing weight is easy. Keeping it off is the hard part. Have you ever wondered what happens when you reach a weight loss goal? Should you keep on dieting the way you were before? Should you try to lose more weight? There's no point to losing weight if you don't know how to keep it off. That's where this episode comes in. I give you the biggest mistakes people make when trying to sustain weight loss and give you a simple system to lose the weight and keep it off in a simple, stress-free way. See you on the other side. DG

Have you ever noticed that your mood is directly attached to your physical health? Have you ever felt better after getting a good dose of exercise? Hailing from California, Stefano's mental and physical health took a hit when the Covid lockdowns happened. He lost his habits and was in a downward spiral fast. Here's his story about how he took back control of his health and body to forge a body. After 12 weeks of following Dan’s regimen, Stefano dropped 10.3 pounds and gained 7 lbs of lean mass. Learn how getting fitter has had a ripple impact on Stefano's life. Dan Go High Performance Founder

Jocko Willink says that discipline equals freedom, but how does one actually bring discipline into their life? I've been able to change my life from a lazy, fat guy who sat on the couch eating potato chips to someone who takes care of his health (while running a successful biz and taking care of a family). While I'm no Jocko, I have my own 3-step process on how to bring more discipline to your life. Check it out on the podcast.

Has your health gone south irrespective of a skyrocketing professional trajectory? Wondering how you can reverse this viciousness? Born in Pittsburgh in a traditional Jewish family, Mark shares that he was always pudgy and suffered from unhealthy eating habits while growing up. These habits notwithstanding, Mark represented his college in water polo. At the age of 22, Mark remembers experiencing bittersweet feelings after a particularly hard-fought victory over UCLA. While he was ecstatic over the outcome of the match, Mark had a premonition that he was in the best shape of his life. Or in other words, his health had nowhere to go but downhill moving fore-ward. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened. While Mark went on to enjoy massive successes, the demands of his profession had a telling impact on his health. Starting at a law firm, Mark eventually went on to helm large, well-known organizations like E! News and GSN. In this segment of the show, you will learn how Mark and his team managed to tread the fine line between profitability and growth. Last year, just after covid broke out, like many of us, Mark was in “self-soothing” mode. And he decided to resort to fitness so that he could snap out. Before meeting Dan, Mark tipped the scale at 212 pounds. With 30% body fat, he was suffering from high blood pressure and cholesterol. After a year of following Dan’s regimen, Mark is at a healthy 175 pounds and a body fat percentage of a respectable 17.5%. Learn how getting fitter has had a ripple impact on Mark’s life. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Non-physical changes to my life after knocking off 40 pounds Why you need to snap out of self-pity Why it is never too late to work on your fitness How can professional demands wreak havoc with your health and fitness And so much more… Resources Dan Go High Performance Founder

How likely are you to raid the pantry when fighting stressful, difficult emotions? On today’s show, Dan shares an actionable yet highly effective four-step process to help you curb emotional eating. When we experience uncomfortable emotions like sadness, anger or even boredom, we seek comfort in food. But while gorging on unhealthy snacks might elevate our mood temporarily, it is severely detrimental to our long-term wellness. On today’s show, you will learn how to move away from these quick-fix solutions. And how to deal with your emotions in a manner that supports your long-term goals. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Understanding complex emotions, their triggers, and fallout An actionable four-step process to help you get rid of emotional eating And so much more… Resources Dan Go High Performance Founder

On today’s show, you will learn the right workout routine and diet to lose body fat while gaining muscle at the same time. Sounds incredible. Doesn’t it? Well, Dan’s client, 57-year young Mark lost 30 pounds of body fat while gaining 6 pounds of lean mass in 12 weeks flat! Mark managed to hit his health goals by following Dan’s fitness plan to the T. And in doing so, he gave a massive boost to his metabolism. On today’s show, you will learn about these little-known workout routines that surprisingly have an even better impact on those who have a higher body fat percentage. You will learn the amount of protein that you should consume in every meal. And additionally, Dan shares a simple technique that you can use to check your hydration levels right away. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show What is lean mass? Dan explains in simple terms How much water should you be drinking every day? A simple technique to check your hydration levels – that you can implement right away The correct amount of protein that you should consume in every meal And so much more…

Are you addicted to your workouts? Today’s show is actually a short but powerful lesson about avoiding over-exercising and giving your body the rest that it requires. Dan is recording this show from beautiful Costa Rica. While vacationing here, Dan got addicted to surfing. It got so much that he ended up surfing twice a day. This was in addition to his daily workout. Last time when he was out in the sea, Dan found his lower back locked up. Fighting the pain, he made it to the shore and then back to his hotel with great difficulty. Dan ended up hurting himself because of his refusal to take rests in-between workouts. The end results? His body rebelled and he will have to recuperate for 4 weeks now. If this story resonates with you, today’s show will particularly help you out. Dan reveals some tell-tale signs that reveal that you are overworking your body. You will also learn why taking rests is as important as your daily workout. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show The ONE workout mistake that can seriously set you back Some tell-tale signs that reveal that you are overworking your body Breaking and building muscle – removing a common misconception And so much more… Resources Free Online Masterclass with Dan Go https://highperformancefounder.com/ Twitter Instagram

On today’s show, we are joined by Brandon who shares his incredible progress after going through Dan’s 12-week High-Performance Academy. A busy entrepreneur and a father of four, Brandon was hopelessly out of shape when he first found Dan on Twitter. Tipping the scale at 220 pounds, Brandon was taking meds for blood pressure and acid reflux. And his family history of heart disease and cancer just made matters worse. Before meeting Dan, Brandon had made several futile attempts to improve his health. However, the lack of a scientific yet actionable approach had done him in every time. On today’s show, you will learn how Dan’s health regiment had a transformational effect on Brandon as he has managed to knock off 25 pounds in just 12 weeks! A relieved and grateful Brandon reveals that he is completely off his meds now. And this physical transformation has also helped him rejuvenate his mental capacities. Seeing the incredible progress of their father, Brandon’s kids have been inspired to take their fitness seriously as well. So, if you are frustrated with your poor health and all the futile attempts that you have made so far, listening to today’s show will surely give you some great inspiration and insights. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How you can notch transformational health gains in as little as twelve weeks The close correlation between mental and physical fitness Implementing an actionable health plan And so much more…

Emotional eating is a bane that many of us grapple with day-in, day out. Most of us are simply unable to resist the bowl of ice-cream or the bag of chips when we are bogged down by stress. In today’s show, Dan shares how self-awareness can help you numb your emotions and resist these unhealthy urges. Dan shares his experiences of dealing with entrepreneurs who are completely unemotional and data-driven when it comes to business. But they are hyper-emotional when it comes to their food choices. If any of this resonates with you, listening to this show will particularly help you out. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How to make intelligent and unemotional eating decisions Why self-awareness if the first step to eating healthy How to better deal with the stress of entrepreneurship And so much more… Resources https://highperformancefounder.com/

Summary In today’s show, Dan discusses the importance of staying focused and keeping your cool when you are just about to cross the finish line. The human mind works in mysterious ways. And we have a tendency to throw it all way just as we are on the verge of wrapping up an important task. So, if this is something that resonates with you, listening to this show will remind you why it is important to be hyper-aware – particularly towards the end. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Staying hyper-focused as you are about to cross the finish line Why you should always focus on your work rather than the outcome How to NOT self-sabotage and throw away all your hard work And so much more… Resources The Big Leap https://highperformancefounder.com/

Summary Over 97% of people who lose their weight fail to keep it off! So, if you have put in a herculean effort to lose those extra pounds, only to gain it all back…remember, that you are not an anomaly. The moot question, of course, lingers. What can YOU do to keep your weight off? Drawing from his experience of 17 years, Dan shares THREE simple but highly effective things that can help you do just that. The three things are: Fix your self-image Be cognizant of any hormonal changes Make a diet recovery plan In today’s show, Dan does a deep-dive to explain each of these points in great detail. Tune in for some nuanced, and extremely valuable tips! Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Why do most people fail to keep their weight off? Three SIMPLE things that you can do today to keep your weight off How losing weight impacts your constitution How to design an effective diet recovery plan And so much more... Resources https://highperformancefounder.com/

Summary When was the last time you enjoyed a good night’s sleep? If you are racking your brain and struggling to come up with an answer, listening to this show will be particularly helpful to you. In today’s show, Dan reveals some highly effective strategies guaranteed to help you get you a restful night’s sleep. First, Dan shares why it is important to get in shape if you wish to enjoy peaceful sleep on a consistent basis. From eating late at night to drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, Dan discusses different unhealthy habits that can greatly disturb your sleep cycle. Next, you will learn how to create a conducive sleep environment. Specifically, you will learn how to pick the right mattress and blanket, and select an appropriate room temperature. It is truly surprising how most of neglect these important things which go a long way in optimizing our sleep. Other topics discussed on this show include the importance of reducing your screen time, using tracking devices to monitor sleep quality, following your Circadian rhythm, and pros and cons of using sleep supplements. We hope you enjoy this show! What You Will Learn In This Show Is it a good idea to use devices to track your sleep? Can sleep supplements help you? Any negatives you should be aware of? How to pick a mattress and blanket that can help you sleep better And so much more… Resources https://highperformancefounder.com/

In today’s show, Dan reveals a lazy and stress-free workout that no one is doing. This workout can help you increase performance while shaping your body. Moreover, it is fun to do. This workout has been christened “power-building” by Dan. This workout involves clubbing the main, Big 7 exercises with isolation exercises. Dan shares all the amazing results that have had with entrepreneurs who have tried out this unique exercise form that uses both strategy and customization. If you feel that your current workout routine is getting you nowhere, listening to this show will certainly help you out. We hope you enjoy this show! What You Will Learn In This Show How to get in shape and increase performance in a lazy, stress-free manner What is power-building? How often should you change your workout? How to be strategic and use progressive overload to strengthen your muscles And so much more... Resources: https://highperformancefounder.com/ Get Access to HighPerformance 7: https://www.highperformance7.com/

Entrepreneurship is a demanding career choice that often leads to immense stress and overwhelms. The ONE way of reigning in this negative fallout is by focusing on your health. In today’s show, Dan shares a four-step process to help you lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. He has christened this process as ABBS – where A stands for Assessment, B for Burn, the second B for Building Muscle, and S for Sustained Results. Dan walks us through this effective process which has enabled him to help umpteen clients from a physical as well as mental standpoint. This show is guaranteed to help busy entrepreneurs improve their health, and subsequently, enhance their productivity. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show The ABBS process for becoming healthier Why tracking key metrics is important for hitting your health goals How improving your health can help you enhance your work output And much, much more… Resources: https://highperformancefounder.com/ Get Access to HighPerformance 7: https://www.highperformance7.com/

Today’s show is a special one as a podcast host, Dan Go shares his big WHY behind starting this show. Dan is a sought-after body transformation coach who specifically helps out high-achieving entrepreneurs. Dan is the founder of High-Performance Founder. When Dan was young, he had little idea about what he wanted to do with his life. He was leading a completely wayward life and just whiling away his time. However, a personal tragedy completely changed Dan’s life. Dan’s mother passed away leaving a lasting impression on him. And, Dan was forced to mend his ways. After dabbling in the corporate world for a bit, Dan realized his true calling. Despite opposition from family and friends, Dan made the decision to become a professional trainer. From building a seven-figure gym business to conducting masterminds to training high-performing entrepreneurs, Dan has made some giant strides over the past two decades If you need some good training advice from a knowledgeable fitness professional, listening to this show will particularly help you out. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How building an incredible body can help you build an incredible business How fitness can help entrepreneurs lead more fulfilled lives How to avoid being misguided by namesake fitness “professional” with half-baked knowledge And so much more… Learn more: https://highperformancefounder.com/