Im maximus just tryna be a better me

Some of you know some you may not know, and a few of you are in the beta forge right now. We are coming into the last two weeks. Two weeks from today will be the close of the very first forge man. It has been an epic journey that we have been on, and so powerfully inspiring, motivating, and in the for progress for myself and I believe for the men inside of the forge has been astronomical. We've had weight loss, financial gain, connection with family and self—nobody's business. The team has really moved forward this group of brothers, the founding fathers of the forge. Our moving towards completion and the close of our test, and we're going to start using this thread here as the place that we throw out all the amazing successes we have had so far. That financial increase above and beyond what we expected and thought was possible. And that possibility was even still a risk, and still we've successfully achieved and exceeded those numbers. We are on a weight journey, fitness journey, a connection with our kids, ourselves, and financial growth— all things which most people say you got to get focused on one thing and give up on everything else. To really be a successful, an incredible man, the best father and man you can be in this world is not about doing one thing and leaving everything else to ruin. But being able to manage and handle all aspects of your life to completion and success. This is where it's at. This is how it happens. This is where we make change. The forge is real. And you're welcome to join next week. We're going to open up the beginning of the next forge sign-ups, and we look forward to you being part of the very first forge. What will you forge in 2026? 💪💰😂👪🛝🔥

If there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s that life will test you before it rewards you. And for me, Shopify dropshipping became my personal proving ground. - When I started, nothing came easy. - Products failed. Ads flopped. - I doubted myself more times than I can count. But every challenge forced me to toughen up, think deeper, and move smarter. Over time, I saw that the real win wasn’t just in making sales… It was in who I was becoming through the process. - Dropshipping taught me resilience. - It taught me patience. - It taught me how to stay calm under pressure and how to keep going when most people quit. This journey showed me that you don’t grow when things are comfortable you grow when the ground beneath you forces you to stand stronger. Every day I show up, I remind myself👇👇 THIS IS THE PROVING GROUND. AND I'M HERE TO GET BETTER, NOT BITTER. STILL PUSHING. STILL LEARNING. STILL PROVING MYSELF WITH EVERY STEP.

The way I see it, The Proving Grounds isn’t about being perfect it’s about showing up when most people would quit. Life, business, fitness, mindset… all of it gets tested here. Lately I’ve been pushing myself to stop overthinking and just take action. Even on days when I feel tired or unmotivated, I remind myself that this is where growth actually happens. This is the stage where you prove to yourself that you’re built for more. I joined this community because I want to keep challenging myself and stay consistent, no matter how messy the journey gets. If you’re here for the same reason, then we’re already on the same path. Let’s keep pushing and show ourselves what we’re really capab le of.

I remember one year, I was working 60-hour weeks, always running, always putting out fires. I had this constant, tight knot in my chest, a low-grade feeling of chasing a train that had already left the station. I’d fall into bed exhausted, but if you asked me what big thing I had actually finished, I couldn’t tell you. I was just reacting to whatever email or text hit my phone. I was in constant motion, but I was going nowhere. One Sunday night, I finally forced myself to sit down with a blank page. The house was quiet, and for the first time all week, so was my head. I looked at my calendar and saw the truth. 80% of my effort was spent on small, unimportant tasks. I was forging scrap metal instead of the strong, sharp tool I actually needed. I realized the work isn't just doing the reps; it’s stopping to check your form. The weekly review is where you take the week's chaos and integrate it into one clear path. It’s the Forgemaster’s time to stop hammering and inspect the quality of the steel. This honest self-reflection isn't meant to be a lonely process. We share what we forge here because seeing your brothers win and fail gives you the perspective you need for your own work. We stop the chaos together so we can all move forward with intention. Where did you spend the most time this past week, and was it building the man you want to be? What is the single most important action you need to declare for tomorrow to shift your momentum? Your action today: Declare your single, primary action for tomorrow right now. Write it down. Say it out loud. Make that promise to yourself