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Why Real Flexibility Lets You Train Harder — Without Breaking Down
“Training breaks you down — recovery makes you stronger. If you want to roll for life, mobility isn’t optional. It’s the foundation.” – Sebastian Brosche
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IAN DAWSON MACKAY
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I host The Next Level Guy to have real conversations with people who’ve actually done the work — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
I’m not here to preach or sell shortcuts. I’m here to ask better questions, learn in public, and apply what works in real life. Every episode is a chance to understand how people build strength, clarity, and direction over time — not overnight.
This site is a reflection of that process. If something here helps you think more clearly or move forward with a bit more confidence, it’s doing its job.
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The Next Level Guy is a weekly podcast built around real conversations with people who’ve done the work — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Each episode explores how men build clarity, strength, and direction over time, using ideas and habits that actually hold up in real life.
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🎯 Clear thinking from people who’ve walked hard roads
🔧 Practical tools you can apply immediately
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Real Confidence Is Built When You’re Under Pressure
“You don’t rise to the occasion — you default to whatever you’ve trained when you’re exhausted.” — Owen Livesey
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