The Fio Bros Podcast

In this episode, we break down a weird little rule that actually fixes your discipline problem fast. You’ll learn how thinking just 24 hours ahead can stop procrastination, build consistency, and make better calls in real life. From cold showers to late-night snacks to skipped workouts, we show how one simple question—“What would the me in 24 hours want?”—can change how you act today. The big takeaway? Discipline isn’t about willpower; it’s about caring for your future self, one day at a time.00:00 The weird rule that fixed our discipline00:34 Why 24 hours beats long-term goals01:52 Real-life examples: cold showers & cravings03:08 The secret power of pausing before acting04:32 How to make future-you proud today🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros⏰ TIMESTAMPS🎙️ PODCAST LINKS

In this episode, we tell the insane true story of the unkillable soldier who redefined what toughness really means. You’ll learn how a man who was shot, burned, captured, and broken—kept coming back stronger every single time. From ripping off his own fingers to escaping war camps five times, his mindset proves that resilience isn’t just surviving—it’s loving the fight itself.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 The soldier who makes David Goggins look soft1:15 The unkillable soldier’s wild story3:40 What mental toughness really means5:10 How to love the fight, not just survive it6:45 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we share what actually helped when nothing else did. You’ll learn why the real fix for depression isn’t about meds or therapy—but awareness. From slipping out of daily meditation, to the Two Sheet Strategy that rewires your thoughts, to rediscovering presence when you feel lost in your head, this episode shows how peace comes back the moment you stop fighting your mind and start observing it.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 When nothing works for depression1:20 The dark cloud moment & realization3:10 How meditation actually helps6:10 The Two Sheet Strategy explained10:00 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we reveal why real mental toughness isn’t about being hard—it’s about surrender. You’ll learn The Samurai Rule, a mindset that helps you adapt fast when life breaks your plans in half. From the football field to the gym to your daily frustrations, we show how total acceptance + committed action is the real formula for strength. This one will change how you handle chaos forever.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 What real mental toughness looks like1:05 The Samurai Rule explained2:40 Adapting under pressure (football story)4:00 Everyday examples of mental toughness5:20 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we share how stopping the chase for success ended up bringing us everything we were running after. You’ll learn The Dog Rule—why forcing things only pushes them away, and how shifting from chasing to trusting changes everything. From a runaway dog that taught us about surrender, to the law of reverse effort, to learning how to operate from abundance instead of lack—this one’s about trusting the process and letting life meet you halfway.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why chasing goals backfires1:10 The “Dog Rule” explained3:00 From forcing outcomes to trusting timing6:20 The Law of Reverse Effort & surrender10:00 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we break down why you’re always tired even when you sleep enough—and how to finally feel recharged. You’ll learn the Light Switch Rule, the secret to switching fully “on” or “off” instead of living in the anxious middle. From half-working and half-resting, to setting rituals that create real recovery, to the power of a phone detox—this one’s about reclaiming your energy and peace.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why you never feel rested1:45 The “anxious middle” trap3:20 The Light Switch Rule6:40 The airplane mode habit that changes everything9:10 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we break down why some “real friends” might secretly be holding you back—and how to spot who actually believes in you. You’ll learn the Michelangelo Rule, the mindset that shows you who sees your potential and who just sees the rough edges. From Lady Gaga’s high school story, to Oprah’s limo quote, to the friends who elevate versus drain you—this one’s a gut check on who really deserves your energy.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 The harsh truth about your “real friends”1:12 Lady Gaga & the Michelangelo Rule3:05 How to tell who actually believes in you5:40 Real friends call you out with love7:00 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we reveal why your manifestation methods aren’t working—and the simple shift that actually brings results. You’ll learn how gratitude rewires your brain to attract more of what you want by showing it proof you’ve already done it. From writing a reverse bucket list, to seeing wins you once wished for, to reframing “I want” into “I’m grateful I have,” this episode flips manifestation from wishful thinking into grounded abundance you can feel now.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why everything you’ve heard about manifestation is wrong1:24 The science behind the reverse bucket list4:30 The simple shift that changes everything7:12 How gratitude hacks your brain for abundance8:35 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a 1-min email to kick your week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf our content helps you and you want to support our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we talk about why you’ll never feel truly happy until you learn how to love yourself first. You’ll learn the real link between self-love and happiness — and how to build it through simple, science-backed habits. From a sixth-grade heartbreak, to mirror therapy, to the “I love myself” loop, this episode shows how healing your relationship with yourself transforms everything else in life.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 The real reason you’re never happy1:15 The story that sparked a lifelong battle with self-love4:50 The one book that changed everything6:00 Mirror meditation and the science behind it9:00 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM — a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we talk about what to do when your life feels like it’s burning down. You’ll learn how to stay calm, think clearly, and rebuild fast when everything goes wrong. From Edison watching his factory burn, to a ruined white couch, to learning the “Fire Rule” that turns any setback into fuel — this one’s about using chaos as your comeback.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why your life feels like it’s falling apart1:10 The Edison fire story & the “Edison Rule”4:50 The dirty couch story that changed everything7:00 The Fire Rule: how to rebuild fast9:15 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM — a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we unpack the scary truth behind common Halloween myths and show how easy it is to believe lies without checking the facts. You’ll learn why bad info spreads fast and how questioning what you hear protects your freedom in life. From poisoned candy panic to the “you swallow 8 spiders a year” hoax, plus the limiting beliefs we repeat to ourselves, this episode is your reminder to think for yourself and rewrite the stories holding you back.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 The lie behind “poisoned Halloween candy”00:45 The fake spider-swallowing statistic everyone believed02:40 How society spreads myths without proof06:10 Lies we accept about success, marriage & homeownership09:00 Daily call to action: Question your beliefs & rewrite your truth🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for a TGIM — a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we explain why your brain keeps craving the things that make you feel good for a moment but empty after — and how real connection can break the cycle. You’ll learn why addiction isn’t about the drug or the habit, but the cage we’re stuck in. We break down Rat Park, digital loneliness, and the rise of paid “fake intimacy,” and show how one simple move — saying yes to real people — is the fastest way to feel full again.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why your brain loves addiction01:27 The Rat Park experiment explained04:52 The truth behind fake connection06:18 How real human connection protects your mind08:25 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for a TGIM, a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we show you why insecurity isn’t something to hide — it’s the raw material that can unlock your biggest strengths. You’ll discover how flaws become features when you embrace them instead of fighting them. Real stories, mindset flips, and one simple question that turns “I’m not enough” into “this makes me powerful.”🕒 TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro — insecurity is misunderstood2:15 Turning personal flaws into superpowers5:20 Dyslexia story: weakness → weapon8:45 Da Vinci & Schwarzenegger examples10:30 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for a TGIM, a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey, sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we explain why discipline keeps failing when it feels like punishment — and how the real win is choosing what you actually want to show up for. You’ll learn why willpower burns out fast, how to flip into “being pulled” mode, and how joy makes consistency automatic. This mindset shift is what turns hard goals into something you’re excited to chase.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Discipline isn’t the issue — forcing is01:10 Horse trainer story: love beats pressure03:25 Pushed vs. pulled — the secret to consistency06:15 How to make habits feel natural (not painful)09:40 Call to action: pick what you’d do for free🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days (100% free): https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER1-min weekly mindset boost: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we explain why you always feel drained and how to get your energy back fast. You’ll learn how dopamine swings control your motivation and mood. We break down the pain-pleasure pendulum, cheap hits like scrolling and nicotine, and the real win you get from choosing challenges — so you can feel proud, energized, and actually happy.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why your brain feels “stuck at 1%”00:47 Dopamine & the pain-pleasure pendulum explained02:10 Cheap dopamine traps: social media, nicotine, Netflix05:28 “Pain on purpose” — gym, meditation, real progress08:25 Call to action: choose the hard thing today🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: https://fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERGet a 1-min weekly push to start strong: https://fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros

Today's guest is Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence — the book that NFL star AJ Brown was literally reading on the sidelines before a playoff game.Jim went from chasing fame as a pro baseball player to finding peace in the desert — literally — and now coaches elite athletes on how to perform at their best without losing their soul.In this episode, we dive deep into how to let go of the pressure, master your ego, and find joy in the process — not just the win.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why chasing results will never make you happy✅ How to master your ego (instead of letting it master you)✅ The mindset that separates the good from the great⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:05 Why Greatness Has Nothing to Do With Winning3:02 The Moment Jim Left Everything Behind for the Desert7:45 What “Inner Excellence” Really Means13:15 How Self-Centered Thinking Blocks Peak Performance18:00 The Root of All Fear (and How to Break It)23:30 A Crazy Golf Story That’ll Change How You See Failure27:00 Redefining Competition: Your Opponent Is Your Dance Partner31:30 Mental Toughness Is NOT What You Think33:40 Jim’s 4 Daily Goals for Inner Peace🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: fiobros.com/meditate🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey, sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/FioBros📖 RESOURCES MENTIONEDInner Excellence by Jim Murphy → https://urlgeni.us/amzn/InnerExcellence🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify → https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts → https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT JIMWebsite → https://innerexcellence.comInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/innerexcellenceglobal📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we unpack why chasing happiness often makes you miserable—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how gratitude and self-acceptance create lasting peace without needing “more.” From the story of the fisherman and the banker to real-life lessons on desire, ambition, and being enough right now, this one’s a reminder that happiness isn’t found—it’s realized.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro — what if the key to happiness is to stop chasing it1:05 The fisherman & the banker story4:35 Why chasing more leads to less joy7:20 Happiness vs ambition — finding balance10:30 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support our creator journey, sign up: patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we break down why most people chase success the wrong way—and how to fix it by thinking from first principles. You’ll learn how to simplify complex goals, focus on what really matters, and stop following the crowd. From Elon Musk’s rocket logic to redefining freedom and building smarter habits, this one’s your reminder to question everything and think for yourself.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro — why most people chase success wrong1:12 Elon Musk and the $65M rocket problem4:50 How to think from first principles8:05 Real-life examples: renting, goals, and freedom12:15 Daily call to action & wrap-up🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: fiobros.com/meditate📧 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, a free 1-min email to kick the week’s ass: fiobros.com🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support our creator journey, sign up: patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we talk about why we take our health for granted—and how one moment can snap everything into perspective. You’ll learn why gratitude is like medicine, how “health is wealth” becomes real only when it’s gone, and why your body is already doing miracles every second. From a security guard’s sudden stroke, to the Dalai Lama’s quote on chasing money over health, to a short guided body scan—this one’s all about remembering what actually matters before life forces you to.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why we take health for granted0:39 The security guard story3:15 The quote that changes everything6:00 Gratitude as daily medicine8:00 Guided body scan meditation🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: fiobros.com/meditate🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros

In this episode, we break down the hidden bias that keeps you stuck—and broke. You’ll learn how the Endowment Effect tricks your brain into overvaluing what you already have, from old clothes to dead-end jobs, and how to break free from it. From college majors and relationships you’ve outgrown, to why loss feels twice as painful as gain, this one’s all about letting go of what no longer serves you so you can make room for what does.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 The cognitive bias keeping you broke0:47 The coffee mug experiment explained3:10 Why we overvalue what’s already ours6:00 How attachment blocks growth8:10 Call to action: would you choose it again today?🎙️ PODCAST LINKSSpotify: https://urlgeni.us/spotify/fiobrospodcastApple Podcasts: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fiobrospodcast🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSELearn to meditate in 5 days, 100% free: fiobros.com/meditate🤝 SUPPORT US ON PATREONIf you find our content helpful & want to support us on our creator journey, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/FioBros📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros