FRLN83: Align Your Energy, Money Clarity, Thrive Through Chaos
Most people are stuck because they’re not listening to themselves.
Not deeply.
They follow rigid routines that don’t fit their rhythms.
They chase someone else’s definition of success.
They worry about things they can’t control — and ignore the thing they can:
Their response.
That’s why I’m pumped to bring you this week’s Fit Rich Life Podcast guest:
Myke Metzger
He’s a creator, entrepreneur, and thinker who has mastered the art of alignment — mind, body, money, and mission.
And while we covered a ton in the episode, we didn’t have time to dive deep into his personal strategies for building a Fit Rich Life.
So here’s your exclusive behind-the-scenes breakdown of:
How he trains with alignment
How he simplifies his finances
How he stays calm in a chaotic world
Let’s go.
FIT — Train with Your Rhythms, Not Against Them
Most people try to force themselves into “optimal” routines that don’t fit their biology.
But Myke flips that script.
He trains in alignment with his natural energy rhythms, not against them.
“I’m not a 5AM workout guy. My mornings are calm. Zen. I like to read, maybe do a cold plunge. I hit the gym in the afternoon when I feel most alive.”
That level of self-awareness didn’t happen overnight. It came from tracking data and listening to his body.
His tool of choice?
The Oura Ring (but any wearable will do).
Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all plan, he adapts to his body’s signals.
Here’s My Take:
I used to think morning workouts were the holy grail.
And for most of my clients? They are.
But Myke reminded me that what matters most isn’t when you train…
It’s that you build your life around your training, not the other way around.
That means your workout time should be:
Energy-aligned (high output when you feel strongest)
Non-negotiable (on your calendar as a top priority)
Sustainable (you can do it for years)
Your move?
→ Track your energy levels this week
→ Find your natural peak window
→ Prioritize your workout
RICH — Automate Clarity with 50/30/20
Forget fancy spreadsheets and endless budgeting hacks.
Myke keeps it simple with a system that works: the 50/30/20 Rule
50% needs
30% wants
20% savings
That’s the structure.
But the strategy is personalization.
“You’ve got to adjust the buckets to fit your real life. That’s what makes it sustainable.”
Whether you're freelance, salaried, or building your business, the clarity of defined buckets creates peace of mind.
Want to level it up?
Myke recommends Sequence — a personal finance tool designed for creators and solopreneurs.
Here’s My Take:
This advice is fire.
Simplicity wins long-term.
What most people don’t realize is:
Clarity and structure around money are the foundation of financial peace.
Back when I was $80,000 in debt, I avoided my bank balance like the plague.
But once I started tracking everything — spending, income, savings — I finally had a clear path forward.
That’s how I went from 6 years behind on taxes…
To becoming a millionaire in under 3 years.
Not from some overnight hustle.
But from clear tracking, intentional structure, and consistent action.
Your move?
→ Set up your customized 50/30/20 buckets
→ Track what you spend in each bucket
→ Commit to clarity over complexity
LIFE — Inner Locus of Control
Here’s the life lesson Myke lives by:
“Most people are stuck because they believe life is happening to them. But when you flip that and decide it’s happening for you — or even through you — you become powerful.”
This mindset is called an inner locus of control.
It means:
You take responsibility for your outcomes
You choose your response to your setbacks
You proactively create meaning instead of waiting for it
And here’s the kicker…
“You can’t always control your thoughts. But you can control how you think about them.”
So many people walk around waiting for something or someone to fix their life.
But nothing changes until you claim full responsibility.
You don’t control what happens.
But you do control how you respond to it.
And you control what you do next.
Here’s My Take:
This one hit hard for me.
I’ve seen it in clients. I’ve seen it in myself.
The moment you stop outsourcing your power?
You start winning.
It’s not woo-woo. It’s neuroscience.
You can't always control your thoughts. But you can control your thinking.
And when you stop letting your past, your job, the economy, politics, and other people define you?
You become unstoppable.
Your move?
→ Ask yourself: “Where am I acting like life is happening to me?”
→ Shift to: “What’s in my control right now?”
→ Take one aligned action this week — no matter how small
ACTION — Design Your Fit Rich Life Like Myke
FIT:
→ Track your energy for a week. Morning, afternoon, evening.
→ Notice your peak times. Align workouts to those windows.
RICH:
→ Create your own 50/30/20 budget breakdown.
→ Don’t chase perfection — chase clarity.
LIFE:
→ When something frustrating happens, pause.
→ Ask: “What’s in my control here?” Then act from that place.
Listen to the full podcast with Myke Metzger for more wisdom on building a powerful, creative life on your own terms.
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And remember…
The Fit Rich Life isn’t about grinding harder.
It’s about aligning deeper — with who you really are.
Let’s build it.
To your joy, happiness, and fulfillment.
— Justin David Carl