Ep 205: Mindset Monday #11 — How Strong Men Reset

Ep 205: Mindset Monday #11 — How Strong Men Reset

Author: Funk Roberts September 21, 2026 Duration: 7:55

You Can't Always Control What Happens, But You Can Control the Reset

Every man gets off track.

Sometimes it's a missed workout, bad nutrition, a rough weekend or a stressful week.

But sometimes you don't just get off track—you lose yourself for a while.

In this deeply personal Mindset Monday, Funk Roberts shares a period of his life when partying and drugs began taking priority over his health, training and the man he knew he was capable of becoming.

Despite being a professional athlete who understood discipline and hard work, Funk found himself living completely out of alignment with the man he wanted to be. It didn't happen overnight. He drifted one decision at a time until things he never would have accepted before became normal—and it nearly cost him his life.

The decision to reset ultimately helped change the direction of his life.

But your life doesn't have to reach rock bottom before you make your own reset.

Maybe you've drifted with your health, training, nutrition, drinking, marriage, business, mindset or purpose.

You may not be able to rebuild everything with one decision.

But you can CHANGE DIRECTION with one decision.

In this episode, Funk shares his practical 24-Hour Reset and three questions you can use whenever you recognize you've fallen below your standards:

What happened?

What's within my control right now?

What's my next best action?

Because one bad meal doesn't need to become a bad weekend.

One missed workout doesn't need to become seven.

And one bad chapter doesn't have to become the rest of your story.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • Why even disciplined men get off track
  • How Funk lost his way and nearly lost his life
  • How destructive behaviors can slowly become “normal”
  • Why drifting happens one decision at a time
  • Why you don't have to wait for Monday to start again
  • How to destroy the all-or-nothing mindset
  • The power of asking, “What's my next best decision?”
  • Funk's 24-Hour Reset
  • Why recognizing, owning and resetting beats shame
  • How one decision can change the direction of your life

Your Alpha Action

Complete these two sentences:

I've gotten off track with __________.

My next best action is __________.

Then do it TODAY.

Don't wait for Monday.

Don't wait for January.

Don't wait until life forces you to change.

RESET NOW.

Get back to your standards.

Get back to the man you're becoming.

GET IT DONE!


Hosted by fitness coach Funk Roberts, The Over 40 Alpha Podcast is a direct conversation about reclaiming and maintaining vitality in middle age and the decades that follow. This isn't about fleeting trends or unrealistic body standards; it's a grounded, practical resource built on the understanding that a man's physical needs evolve. The dialogue here focuses on sustainable health-how training, nutrition, and recovery must intelligently adapt to support a demanding life. You'll hear detailed discussions on structuring workouts that protect joints while building strength, navigating the complexities of hormones like testosterone, and applying nutritional strategies for sustained energy rather than quick fixes. Beyond the gym, the podcast delves into the crucial mental frameworks required for long-term discipline, weaving in life lessons that connect physical resilience to overall personal fortitude. It’s a comprehensive guide for any man in his forties, fifties, or sixties who believes his best physical shape is still ahead of him, offering actionable advice to make that belief a reality. Tune in for a no-nonsense approach to building a resilient, healthier life on your own terms.
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