Author Jon Finkel returns to Intentional Wisdom to talk all things middle age—health, family, career, and why doing hard things still matters. Jon shares how he's stayed strong (literally) through his 40s by building non-negotiable habits around fitness, taking up competitive swimming, and doing the work that lights him up. We also talk about the importance of being present as a dad, planning epic vacations, and why training for something—anything—is the ultimate midlife unlock.

This is a conversation for anyone who wants to keep showing up with intention as the years stack up.

Episode Segments[00:00:00] Intro to Intentional Wisdom & Jon Finkel.

[00:00:49] Jon Finkel: "World's Most Sophisticated Meathead."

[00:01:09] Tackling middle age: health, fitness, relationships, career.

[00:06:00] Friends' fitness/career struggles.

[00:07:29] Jon's secret: consistency.

[00:08:10] Health as life's foundation.

[00:11:29] "Bench o'clock Monday" at "Flex Factory."

[00:11:55] Train for specific goals.

[00:12:28] Jon back to competitive swimming.

[00:16:23] Mobility wake-up call

[00:17:49] "Knees Over Toes" program.

[00:20:06] From stiff to dunking again.

[00:39:50] Tailoring parenting to each child.

[00:59:45] "Midlife Male"

[01:01:00] Jon's newsletter strategy.

[01:13:00] Check out Jon's "Books and Biceps."

You can learn more about Jon's work by visiting jonfinkel.com or by following him on Twitter @Jon_Finkel or Instagram @Jon_Finkel.

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