Why 90% of Health Advice Fails (and the Easy Fix No One Talks About) – Dan Go

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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things? Tracking macros, hitting the gym, buying the supplements and still not seeing the lasting change you want? You’re not alone. This episode with Dan Go might be the permission slip you need to stop chasing tactics and start changing from the inside out.

Dan is a high-performance coach who's helped thousands transform not just their bodies, but their mindsets. What sets him apart is his focus on identity on who you're becoming, not just what you're doing. In this conversation, we get into what it really takes to build a life of sustainable health, and how it often starts with what’s going on between your ears.

Dan didn’t come to this work from a perfect past. He talks openly about his own transformation, from a self-described degenerate in his twenties to a dad, coach, and founder who walks the walk. He didn’t just flip a switch, he showed up, one small decision at a time, and let that momentum carry him forward.

Why This Matters to You

Drowning in data but still feeling stuck? Dan and I talk about how measuring everything, without meaning, can keep you trapped in surface-level change. You need a deeper reason.

Feel like you’re always starting over? That’s probably because you’re treating health like a sprint instead of a lifelong practice. Dan breaks down how to shift that perspective.

Hiding behind work or using "I’m doing this for my family" as a reason to avoid presence? You’re not the only one. This episode pulls the curtain back on that mindset and offers a better way.

Trying to fix in 90 days what took years to break? Dan gives permission to take the long road and shows how that path leads to the kind of change that actually lasts.

Actionable Advice

Start with one small shift: Whether it’s tracking your steps or going to bed 30 minutes earlier, pick something simple to build momentum.

Speak to yourself with intention: Swap out self-doubt for affirmations that align with who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been.

Move like you mean it: Treat workouts as a way to express respect for your body not punishment for what you ate.

Notice your defaults: Pay attention to when you're seeking external approval and ask what you really need internally.

Build boundaries that reflect your values: Block time for family, sleep, and recovery like you would a board meeting because they matter more.

Dan went from spending his twenties clubbing, smoking, and feeling lost to becoming a present father, husband, and coach who helps others redefine their identity through health. His turning point wasn’t a single event, it was a decision to become someone different, backed by small, consistent actions that compounded over time. Today, he leads by example, showing that real transformation starts with who you choose to be.

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You don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight. Start small. Let one shift, one walk, one boundary, one honest conversation be the spark. This episode is your reminder that who you are becoming matters more than what you’re doing. Tune in, take what resonates, and start living it today.