As a companion to last week’s Purple patch Podcast episode on training plans for time-starved endurance athletes, today’s episode broadens the perspective by focusing on performance in health, work, and life.  ironman master coach Matt Dixon outlines a list of ten principles you need to put into action to build a platform of health and sustainable high performance. You don’t need to be a pro athlete or even an experienced fitness enthusiast to apply these principles and maximize your results at home, work, or in the gym. Matt walks us through a simple and actionable roadmap that will help you make informed health choices and simplify your approach to training so you can thrive in all areas of life. These core habits are part of a proven approach built around promoting sustainability and long-term success in your performance journey. Train, don’t exercise You don't need to be training for a specific event in order to adopt an athletic mindset and approach. 11:33 Embrace High Intensity Embrace the soul-filling decompression Integrate strength What I'm talking about here is not cosmetic lifting. This ain't Gold's Gym. In fact, what we're talking about here is...an opportunity to challenge yourself to live life to the fullest...This is about functional living. 23:20 Dial in daily hydration Post Workout fueling Food for Fuel Mindset when you get that right, then you're going to stabilize energy, have consistency of your exercise and training performance sessions. And you're going to have a better immune system, and better resilience throughout the course of the day. 30:19 Limit alcohol Prioritize sleep Do stuff with others It becomes more fun. It drives better performance, better engagement, and ultimately, it delivers greater rewards. 40:23 Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 4:57 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 05:12 - 8:21 - Word of the Week 8:29 - 43:00 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 260: Ten Key Habits to Build Performance in Health, Work and Life Episode 259 - Training for a Time-Starved Athlete Purple Patch Video Podcast and More Free Webinar - Maximize Your 70.3 or IRONMAN Performance as a Time-Starved Athlete The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events