3 Myths Successful People Fail All The Time With

Over the years, I’ve worked with incredibly busy people striving for success, and I’ve seen how common myths can hold them back. Let’s bust three of the biggest ones together:

Myth 1: "You just need to work harder to succeed."
The truth? Pushing harder without managing your energy leads to burnout. Success isn’t about doing more all the time. It’s about working smarter—knowing when to push and when to step back to preserve your energy and focus on what truly matters.

Myth 2: "Rest is for the weak."
Rest is anything but a weakness. It’s essential for your body, your mind, and your long-term success. When you allow yourself to recharge, your mood improves, your focus sharpens, and your productivity increases.

Myth 3: "More hours mean more results."
It’s not about how many hours you put in—it’s about how effectively you use those hours. Prioritizing energy management over time management leads to far better outcomes. With intentional energy use, you’ll achieve better results in less time without draining yourself.

Here’s the bottom line: Success isn’t about pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion. It’s about working smart, managing your mindset, and prioritizing recovery. I’ve been there too—believing that pushing harder would get me further—only to end up fatigued and unfocused.

If you’re ready to build a life fueled by energy and focus—not burnout—I’m here to help.

Cheers to working smarter,
Gabe

How Much Should I Weight Train?

How many times should you weight train per week?

If you can get 2-3 full body workouts per week, there is a strong chance that you will improve your health and fitness.

What do full body workouts mean?

Exercises that target major muscle groups of the body along with some isolation exercises for smaller muscle groups.

Not sure what to do?

Here’s a good place to start:

Sample Workout

A1: Hamstring Dominant (Deadlift, Glute Bridge)

A2: Horizontal Push (Bench Press, Dumbbell Chest Press)

A3: Vertical Pull (Cable Lat Pulldown, Machine Pulldown )

B1: Squat Dominant (Squat, Leg Press)

B2: Horizontal Pull (Cable Seated Row, Machine Row)

B3: Vertical Push (Dumbbell Overhead Press, Machine Overhead Press)

C1: Biceps (Dumbbell Bicep curl)

C2: Triceps (Dumbbell Tricep Extension)

C3: Abs (Crunch)

And if you only have time for 1 workout per week, this can still have a tremendous benefit on your body!

Can I just do cardio instead?

Sure, but you won’t nearly reap all the health benefits of strength training.

Future post coming soon of why you should incorporate both strength training AND cardio.

If you are still unsure of what to do in the gym, book a free call with me!

PS: I made a YouTube video discussing this as well. Check it out here: WATCH

Be well,

Gabe.