The first time I heard the phrase “beast mode,”
I thought it sounded over the top.
But then I realized—
Beast mode isn’t about hype.
It’s about intensity.
It’s about showing up like your life depends on it.
I found my beast mode not in a packed stadium, but on a freezing ledge of Everest.
My legs were numb. Oxygen was low. The summit felt miles away.
But something switched inside me.
I thought back to the NFL—those brutal workouts, the mental grind, the non-negotiable discipline.
I remembered building a business from scratch… and then again after losing it all.
Beast mode wasn’t just physical.
It was a mindset.
A choice to go all in, even when nothing felt easy.
Since then, I’ve tapped into that same energy—
Whether I’m rebuilding after failure, chasing a new challenge, or pushing through the daily grind.
Here’s what I’ve learned about operating in beast mode.
10 Steps to Operating in Beast Mode
1. Set a Non-Negotiable Standard.
Stop lowering the bar to match your mood. Set it high and commit.
2. Win the First Hour of Your Day.
How you start is how you finish. Stack a few wins before 9 a.m.
3. Do Something Hard Daily.
Discomfort is your training ground. Seek it on purpose.
4. Eliminate the Excuses.
Excuses feed weakness. Starve them.
5. Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Focus.
You can’t go beast mode on an empty tank. Hydrate. Move. Eat clean.
6. Lock In—One Task at a Time.
Multitasking is the enemy. Tunnel vision builds momentum.
7. Speak Like a Champion.
Your words shape your state. No more “I can’t” or “I’ll try.” Only action language.
8. Recover Like a Pro.
Rest is part of the grind. Recovery isn’t weakness—it’s strategy.
9. Show Up, Even When You Don’t Feel Like It.
Beast mode doesn’t need permission from your feelings.
10. Remember Your Why (Daily).
When things get tough—go back to the reason you started.
The WYE Challenge
Pick one “beast mode” habit from the list above.
Do it for 7 days straight—no excuses, no exceptions.
Then ask yourself: “What else am I capable of?”
The Next Step Toolkit
Movie Recommendation: Creed
Watch how resilience, discipline, and mindset transform ordinary into extraordinary.
You don’t “get” beast mode.
You build it.
Brick by brick. Rep by rep.
Let’s keep climbing.
Best,
Mark
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