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Forget the New Year’s Resolutions, and Define Your Purpose and Impact for 2026

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Darrick Dean

We are approaching the time when millions make resolutions and goals for the new year. That arbitrary turning of the calendar marks a time of new beginnings. What follows is often failure. Perhaps goals shouldn’t be our focus? Ryan Michler writes:

“Goals are emotionally dependent, standards are identity-based. Standards keep you anchored in the present, goals keep you trapped in the future…Your life changes when your identity upgrades, not when your goals get bigger.”

Ryan discusses how setting standards — that is who you want to be, or who you refuse to be — make you resilient and create an unmovable foundation to build you goals upon. This personal code is non-negotiable and should be founded in truth.

Then you are ready to set goals – getting healthy, finding a new career, achieving your purpose. You can’t do this on a whim. Without a plan, your probability of failure is quite high. It’s not enough for most people to say, “I’m going to do it” and poof, your goal manifests amazing success.

Your plan should start with a Past Year Review. You can’t move forward without first looking back. Here is a simple approach from Sienna Colonese:

1️⃣ Perform a 2025 audit

What were your goals at the beginning of the year? How far did you get? Which were not achieved, and why? How did your goals align with your deeper passions and vision?

2️⃣ Analyze your emotions

What emotions did you experience the most this year? Were you regularly experiencing stress, frustration, or low motivation? How much gratitude, abundance, and fulfillment did you feel?

3️⃣ Outline your optimal life

What does your “optimal life” look like? The vision that makes you excited, and the one where you experience all the emotions you desire. Get clear on this picture.

4️⃣ Align goals

Align your goals for the next 12 months with your optimal life vision. Set meaningful, detailed, and measurable goals. Keep them within your vision field EVERY day.

Want to get more detailed? Use the findings of your Past Year Review of 2025 and set your Objectives (goals) for 2026. Most of this is a summary of of Ryan Michler’s plan in Sovereignty, which goes into much more detail.

  1. Pick a timescale. Here we will use 12 week Objectives.
  2. Employ Specificity, that is, don’t say “I want to be healthy.” Rather, describe what exactly healthy means for you, and what metrics you will use to get there.
  3. Use the Four Quadrants to define your Objectives:
  • Calibration: Take care of your well-being first, particularly things that are getting in the way of your Objectives, including mindset, and mental and emotional health.
  • Connection: How do your Objectives improve relationships with all the people you interact with?
  • Condition: This is focus on your physical health. Your health can no longer be an afterthought. Being sick or dead will interfere with your Objectives.
  • Contribution: How do your Objectives make an impact on other people?

Defining your Objectives with this level of Specificity is half the battle. This isn’t set it and forget it. You need Tactics that help you stay on the correct route to achieving your Objectives.

  1. Set thirty and sixty day checkpoints.
  2. Review your objectives at these times and make necessary adjustments.
  3. Define two additional Tactics for each Objective. For example, if you want to read six books in ninety days:
    Primary Tactic: Read for thirty minutes every day.
    Secondary Tactic: Read for two hours every weekend.

One of your most important Tactics is the After Action Review. This doesn’t just come at the end of the Objective period. Use this after a project, after difficult conversations, and especially at the end of every day. It only takes a few minutes to ask these questions:

  • What did I accomplish?
  • What did I not accomplish?
  • What did I do well?
  • What did I not do well?
  • What will I do moving forward?

Take two minutes, every morning and every night, to review.

Get yourself an old-fashioned notebook or journal, or a device if you must, and skip mindless New Year’s resolutions. Take control of your life. No more letting others push and pull you along. Don’t wait until December 31st. Use the whole month.

Make 2026 the year you Find Your Purpose, Find Your Story.

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Rediscovering the Proper Human Diet

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Darrick Dean

[This is a repost from a few months ago. Since I have been updating it with new information, and this is the time of year many people evaluate their health with the intent to improve it in the next, this is a good time to revisit this critical subject.]

Many people get frustrated when comes to figuring out how to achieve better health. How often have you heard, or yourself have said, “Who am I supposed to listen to? Everyone has different information. Health advice is always changing. I give up!”

Does it have to be that hard, or are we making it harder than it really is? Perhaps, if we step back and apply some logic, history, basic science, and some common sense, we will find the answers. There are two basic maxims for optimal health:

Eat what your body is designed to use.

We are not designed to be couch potatoes.

These two maxims, derived from science and common sense, quickly cut away any confusion about proper human health and the proper human diet. We will dive deeper into the supporting details, and examine the insights and revelations supporting these maxims.

Are you tired of suboptimal health? Do you want to avoid chronic disease and degeneration in your future? Do you want the “secrets” to the Proper Human Diet? Read on.

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Proper Human Health is Yours, If You Want it

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Darrick Dean

People are tired of being sick. Never before in our history — our human history — have we had this level of chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and allergies. Add on top of those the problems of declining fertility and lifespans. I have been writing about the movement to return us to Proper Human Health, or as others have called it, the Proper Human Diet.

Still, many people, even doctors, are still locked in this endless cycle of misery of medication, physical decline, and refusal to address root causes. That we have convinced ourselves this is normal in only a few generations is mind-boggling and sad.

Here are a couple enlightening and important discussions on human health, and healthcare, to help you reclaim your health:

Dr. Nasha Winters speaks with Dr. Philip Ovadia on how surviving terminal cancer led her down a decades-long study on truly understanding cancer, and how we got so much wrong on this disease.

Artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool in medicine for research, breakthroughs, and efficiency. It can also exacerbate the problems in sick care – I mean healthcare – such as insurance deciding what is best for you, or dictating to the doctors what they are allowed to do.

Vanessa Wingårdh explores the problematic use of AI by healthcare providers. This is about making more money, not making you healthy. They know exactly what they are doing.

Is it a surprise science keeps confirming sunlight is good for us and necessary for our health? It shouldn’t be. Out ancestors innately knew this. We spend a lot of time and technology money relearning what was once known.

Check out this discussion on The Diary Of A CEO with Dr. Roger Seheult.

“We’ve destroyed the nutrient density of our entire food supply through industrial agriculture. The health of our soil is the very basis of our health. We cannot thrive until we rehabilitate the soil, the plants, and the animals. This isn’t hippie talk. This is hard science with staggering data.” – Mark Hyman, MD

Industrialized farming is one of the root causes of declining health. We can no longer afford to ignore where our food comes from, and how it is raised and processed.

Read more here and listen to Mark’s discussion with Autumn Smith.

And finally, check out Sandy Abram‘s 14 Harsh Truths about healthcare:

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Biblical Times: The Original Proper Human Diet

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Darrick Dean

A couple of weeks ago I wrote these three maxims as keys to good health:

Eat what your body is designed to use.

We are not designed to be couch potatoes.

Eat and move like our ancestors.

For people who struggle with health, that last one is key. We are only a few generations removed from a time when chronic diseases were rare. Why? They ate very differently than we do. Simpler, more natural, whole foods. It’s a simple message from our healthy ancestors. We like to believe we are smarter, but we are the sicker ones. Eat what your body is designed to use. That’s exactly what they did.

Keeping this in mind, I was intrigued to check out Jordan Rubin and Dr. Josh Axe‘s new book, The Biblio Diet. Any time a book proposes a new “diet,” or claims to divine new knowledge from the Bible, I proceed with caution. I am pleased to report that Rubin and Axe have provided another great resource outlining the Proper Human Diet.

They simply ask, “What were people in the Bible eating thousands of years ago?” And, why not? There’s no indication of any prevalence of chronic diseases or any of the other health issues plaguing our modern society. No surprisingly, it boils down to eating whole, natural foods, and not living sedentary lives. They also reference a lot of the science explaining why this is true. It’s a shame we have to spend millions in research to re-learn what was once innately understood. Nonetheless, if we are to halt this downward spiral of health, we must continue to educate people on the Proper Human Diet.

Rubin and Axe have written an accessible and concise book, which combines the knowledge of our ancestors with our best science. An easy and important read to improve and preserve your health and longevity. Take control of your health by listening to your ancestors (also, check out this interview with Jordan Rubin).

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Decoding Proper Human Health

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Darrick Dean

Many people get frustrated when comes to figuring out how to achieve better health. How often have you heard, or yourself have said, “Who am I supposed to listen to? Everyone has different information. Health advice is always changing. I give up!”

Does it have to be that hard, or are we making it harder than it really is? Perhaps, if we step back and apply some logic, history, basic science, and some common sense, we will find the answers. There are two basic maxims for optimal health:

Eat what your body is designed to use.

We are not designed to be couch potatoes.

These two maxims, derived from science and common sense, quickly cut away any confusion about proper human health and the proper human diet. We will dive deeper into the supporting details, and examine the insights and revelations supporting these maxims.

Are you tired of suboptimal health? Do you want to avoid chronic disease and degeneration in your future? Do you want the “secrets” to the Proper Human Diet? Read on.

Continue reading →
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Being Moderate…or Exceptional

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Darrick Dean

“If moderation means doing something harmful regularly, is it moderation or slow destruction?” – Azadeh Gharehgozlou

I always thought the “everything in moderation” line irrational, especially when it comes to health.

I’ve had people tell me “everything in moderation,” and in the same breath, talk about what chronic diseases they have had, or what prescription drugs they are on. Seriously?

Read more as Azadeh explains the fallacy of moderation and its impact on our health:

Chris Do ’s cousin once asked him:

“Everything in moderation, right?”

Chris replied:
“Sure… if you want to live a moderate life.”

Then he added:
“I want to live an exceptional life. I got this one shot—I’m going all in.”

That hit me.
For years, we’ve been told moderation is the key to health.
Yet, we’re sicker than ever.

So, what does moderation even mean?
A glass of wine every night?
A sugary snack every afternoon?
Processed foods just a few times a week?

If moderation means doing something harmful regularly, is it moderation or slow destruction?

This is how we got here:
We normalized small daily doses of things that make us sick, thinking it was “balanced.” But balance doesn’t mean habitual indulgence.

It means understanding trade-offs.

Here’s what real moderation (or the 80/20 rule) should look like:

✅ Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods most of the time.
✅ Enjoy indulgences occasionally—but intentionally, not habitually.
✅ Prioritize movement, sleep, and stress management over quick fixes.

I eat what I love. I indulge when I choose to.
But I don’t fool myself into thinking daily sugar, alcohol, or junk food is “moderation.”

And since today is Valentine’s Day…
Maybe moderation isn’t just misleading when it comes to health.
Maybe love is the same way.

Go all in—or don’t at all.
Happy Valentine’s Day. ❤️

Azadeh Gharehgozlou is an executive health coach. © Azadeh Gharehgozlou

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Dangers of Shiny New Things

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Darrick Dean

We are easily distracted by the Next New Thing. That new, shiny gadget, device, or car – we must have it. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), or is it Fear of Not Fitting In? Marketing exists to convince you that you need everything new or updated. Companies create “ecosystems” that you can’t live without, or is it they can’t live without you handing over your money? Sometimes “new things” come not in the form of products, but as social change. Policy makers and activists implore you to change your lifestyle to preserve the future of humankind.

We’ve been conditioned to not ask simple questions: Do I really need this? What does it really serve? Is its purpose really as advertised, or even the intent of the designer? What is the impact of this product or service on me and others? Sounds rather heavy to be asking such things, but to not do so is not without risk.

We repeatedly fail to ask the Right Questions because we are taught to act on emotion. Companies don’t want us to think before acting. There’s nothing wrong with making money, but let’s not pretend your well-being is always at the forefront of every new product. Nor are all companies concerned to look beyond dollar signs to the impact their plans or devices have on humanity. Here are some examples.

We are told electric vehicles (EVs) will save our world. They are more efficient over their lifetime in energy consumption and produce zero emissions. Neither of these claims are true. The other elephant in the room are the troublesome human and environmental costs of making batteries, including slave labor (see Cobalt Red). Someday EVs may make sense, but the current, best engineerable solution is hybrids.

Policy makers tell us we must move to renewable energy sources. Sounds like a commendable goal, right? It is, but unfortunately, sources like wind and solar are unreliable, intermittent, and low output. Solving these limitations isn’t simply a matter of scaling up: There are the limitations of physics, and environmental concerns with what are idealized as “green” energy sources.

To free up money and attract investors to these renewables, we are told fossil fuels are dirty. Truth is, as fossil fuel usage as increased, pollution has decreased. How? Through technology (see Fossil Future). High output energy sources have raised millions of people out of poverty. Excessively relying on solar or wind could reverse that progress. This is why more nations are revisiting nuclear. Unfairly vilified, nuclear is the only emission-free energy source capable of powering all of our world. It is a proven technology, and fears of it unfounded (see The Case For Nukes).

I recently read a post on the wonders of 3-d printed “meat.” It claimed this fabricated food can save the world, by feeding millions and protecting the environment. Problem is, processed foods are a primary reason for the worst health in human history. The industrial farming that produces these foods is the most environmental destructive process ever created. Why would we just double down and continue down that path? Just because it’s cool, new tech? Turns out, returning to farming the way nature taught us (see Dirt to Soil) fixes our problems. Nor is real meat dangerous to us or the planet (see Sacred Cow).

Ask the Right Questions. Does this wonder product or policy change provide a useful service? Does it solve a real problem or does it perpetuate existing issues, or create new ones?

We’ve been conditioned not to think, but thinking is not hard, nor time-consuming. Sometimes those who mislead do so intentionally, others are themselves misled. Sliding you into an ecosystem, a social cause, or a political cult, is a surefire way to replace reason with emotion in your decision making. And they know it. You ultimately must be responsible for your own health and wealth. Far too many others will never do it for you. They rather not and look only to their own.

Don’t be distracted by shiny new things. Sometimes the old way is better, other times the new. Be careful of jumping on any bandwagon that comes your way.

It may be driving off a cliff.

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They Want You Unhealthy. You can Take Control.

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Darrick Dean

“Fiat foods create fiat minds that enslave the human body to a revolving state of addiction, lethargy, and depression. Would the Wright Brothers have had the vision, skill, and initiative to expand their bicycle business to venture boldly and defy all established authority under the belief man could fly while on a steady diet of SnackWell cookies and Cheese Puffs?” – Matthew Lysiak

Think the nutritional advice you’ve been taught for decades is based on science? Well, take a good dose of corporate influence, government financial manipulation, fake or unscientific studies, and throw in some eugenics and a cult for good measure, and what do you get?

The worst health of humans in modern history.

Make Fiat Food number one on your to-read list for 2024. Matthew Lysiak takes you on a tour of the disturbing history of where our health “standards” came from, and why we have more chronic medical problems than ever in our history.

This new year can be the one where you take responsibility for your own health. Stop letting others make money off you by keeping you sick and miserable.

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Happy With Your Health?

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Darrick Dean

In my previous article, on planning for your best year ever in 2024, your health is a critical part of your future. Getting healthy, or adopting a healthy lifestyle, is always one of the top New Year’s “resolutions.”

Want some help in making that investment in your health in 2024? Check out Dr. Ovadia’s, Stay Off My Operating Table. This short book could be one of the most valuable reads in taking control of your own health. Check out an interview with Ovadia here and start your journey to a better life.

“We’ve normalized being unhealthy. Some of the statistics are just truly frightening…88%…of adults in the United States today are not healthy…60% of the adults over 50…are on multiple prescription medications. Poor health has actually become the normal…We don’t even expect to be healthy anymore. We spend all of our efforts, all of our energy, trying to manage our illness, instead of trying to remain healthy in the first place…Each individual, everyone has to realize they have the power…to keep themselves healthy…and not need the healthcare system.” – Dr. Phillip Ovadia

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Paradigm-Shifting, Thought-Provoking Discussions about the World We live In

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Darrick Dean

“What people usually don’t think about, is what do you do in a world where the playgrounds are empty, and the nursing homes are all full?”

Watch Birthgap and learn how fears of overpopulation not only never materialized, but now we are in danger from not having enough children.

What if the dangers of nuclear energy have not only been false, but this plentiful energy source could solve all of our energy problems? See how the criminalization of nuclear energy put civilization on a backward course of development in Nuclear Now. Also check out Robert Zubrin’s new The Case For Nukes.

“The standard American diet (SAD) is what is killing people.” – Dr. Peter Attia, MD

American health has never been worse. Find out how we have been misled and take control of your health in this interview with Dr. Peter Attia.

“The pandemic forecasts in the United States were very grim. Experts were predicting that 60-70 percent of the population would ultimately be infected resulting in over 1.5 million deaths in just a few months. People on social media were in an absolute panic. Stories about empty shelves and runs on toilet paper were everywhere. Those who tried to refute these doomsday predictions were shouted down and eventually silenced.


“And yet, the science on the virus was very clear. Disease severity was age-stratified. Extreme measures would not drive it away and would cause a tremendous amount of collateral damage. Even if the worse-case scenarios were true, it was extremely important that we take measures based on evidence.


“But eventually, the cry to ‘do something’ became overwhelming, and the costs no longer mattered. Trying to calm people with wisdom about infectious disease became nearly pointless. Germophobia swept through society and political culture.


“How did people in our communities and around the world get to the point of hysteria over a pandemic with a clear age-stratified and comorbidity-amplified mortality? Why were young and healthy people with very little risk for disease and death treated as if they were a grave danger to others?” – from Fear of a Microbial Planet. Also listen to the interview with the author Steve Templeton.

“It became clear to us over time that the U.S. government had turned its propaganda and disinformation campaigns it had been waging abroad, and turned them against the American people. That’s where we started getting chills up our spine. There was something seriously sinister going on.” – Michael Shellenberger

Learn how the government chose the Orwellian Nightmare over your rights in this interview with Michael Shellenberger.

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