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From SEAL to Stuck — And Back Again: What It Really Takes to Reclaim High Performance as a Man Over 35

high performance coaching for men May 04, 2025
 
I’ve been a Navy SEAL, a firefighter, a rugby player, a coach, and a family man.

I’ve pushed my body and mind further than most will ever understand.

But I still hit a wall.
I still fell off track.

And what got me back wasn’t motivation.
It was ownership.
It was reclaiming my standard.

This post is for high-performing men who’ve lost their edge — and want it back.
Not just in fitness, but in life, mindset, energy, and purpose.

Let me show you how.

 

When the Standard Slips, So Does the Man

After I left the SEAL Teams, I thought I’d crush it in civilian life.

I sold million-dollar real estate.
I traveled the world teaching fitness.
I played college football in my 30s.
On paper, I was winning.

But the truth?

 

I was drifting.
Waking up late.
Cutting corners.
Saying “tomorrow” more than I said “done.”

I wasn’t failing. But I also wasn’t leading.
And for a man who’s built his life on discipline — that’s hell.

When the standard slips, so does the man.
And when a man falls, everything around him feels it — his family, his work, his purpose.

 

The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything

One night I stayed up late watching mindless videos.
The next morning, I was behind. Again.

Groggy. Short with my kids.
I knew I wasn’t operating at the level I was built for.

That was the moment.

I realized I’d become average and refused to stay there.

 

The Rebuild: How I Took Back My Discipline

I didn’t need another motivational quote or podcast.

I needed to own my morning, get back to training with intent, and start leading myself again.

I rebuilt everything with five pillars:

✅ Morning routine
✅ Physical training with purpose
✅ Daily execution
✅ Mental rewiring
✅ A mission that mattered

From that moment forward, the Highly Effective Man System was born.

 

Real Results from Real Men

This isn’t theory. It's a system I now coach other men through—guys with careers, families, businesses, and real stress.

Inside my Rebuild the Man program, I’ve got a client who lost 11 pounds in just a few weeks.
But the crazy part?

“JP, I have so much time now. I’ve gained back 3 hours a day. I almost feel guilty — like I should be doing something else.”

That’s what happens when a man locks in his discipline.
Time expands. Energy returns. Purpose reignites.

 

What Is a Highly Effective Man?

This isn’t about being shredded or successful on paper.
This is about who you are when no one’s watching.

A Highly Effective Man is clear, disciplined, and unshakable.
He’s commanding — not through ego, but through presence and action.
He leads himself first — then leads others.
He doesn’t rely on hype. He runs systems.
He’s built for pressure. Built for battle. Built for purpose.

That’s what I coach.
That’s what I live.
And that’s what you can become.

 

Ready to Reclaim Your Edge?

If you’re a man over 35 who feels like you’ve drifted — and you want the clarity, discipline, and energy to lead again…

Then let’s go.

I work with a select group of men who are done playing small and ready to take their lives to the next level — physically, mentally, and professionally.

👉 DM me REBUILD on Instagram (@thehighlyeffectiveman)
👉 Or go to https://www.higherlevelcoaching.co and join the mission.

This isn’t a program.
This is a path back to the man you were meant to be.

 

Final Words:

You’re not too old.
You’re not too far gone.
You’re not behind.

You’re just one decision away from a whole new standard.

Let’s sharpen the blade.

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