#221: The Floor vs. The Ceiling: Why Your Minimum Matters More Than Your Maximum

In this episode, Arnold challenges conventional fitness wisdom with a powerful truth: your personal records don't build success—your minimum standards do. Discover why "raising your floor" beats chasing your ceiling every time, and why the people you admire most aren't perfect; they just bounce back faster.
You'll also learn:
- The "embarrassingly easy" rule for setting minimums you'll never skip
- Arnold's Insurance Policy: the 10-20 minute non-negotiable that changes everything
- The "never miss twice" comeback strategy that separates winners from quitters
- How NAC supplements reduce cellular damage and speed recovery
- The surprising research showing how writing about ANY goal improves ALL areas of your life
- A 30-minute goal-setting framework that creates measurable results
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