<p>Mehdi Yacoubi joins to explore the transformative nature of strength training and the power of playing the long game. We discuss how to make exercise enjoyable, the downsides of health optimization, and ways to overcome resistance. Mehdi highlights how he balances intense training with his roles as a new father and founder of Vital, a social network for health. Throughout this discussion, we explore how can intentionally embrace exercise to increase our capacity to meet the challenges of life.  <strong></strong></p><p>Connect with Mehdi: <br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Mehdiyac">@Mehdiyac </a></p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://thelonggame.xyz/">The Long Game</a><br>Company: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vital-social-health/id1593841985">Vital Social Health</a></p><p><strong><br>Connect with Sam: </strong></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sc_sager">@sc_sager</a></p><p>Personal Writing: <a href="https://www.onrenewal.com/">onrenewal.substack.com</a></p><p>You can join Sam’s newsletter on <a href="https://www.intuitivefitness.co/">Intuitive Fitness</a> at <a href="https://intuitivefitness.substack.com/">intuitivefitness.substack.com</a></p><p>If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]</p>