FREEDOM!​
(Insert bald eagle screech and the smell of singed leg hair from backyard fireworks gone sideways.)

I hope your July 4th was lit—both figuratively and literally—with enough fireworks to alarm the neighborhood HOA and enough cheap beer to make your ancestors weep.

Picture it now: sun’s out, thighs out, nut-huggers tight, and Four-Finger Freddy lighting bottle rockets with the one good hand he's got left.

Now that we’ve cleansed the soul with grilled meats and questionable decisions, let’s talk about a different kind of independence...

The Freedom to Run Your Business Like a Mad Genius

I've been lucky to zigzag across the globe—presenting, consulting, kiteboarding, eating weird things—but no matter where I land (except Brindisi, Italy… still bitter), there's no place like home.

Why?
Because freedom means I get to build my own business from the ground up, doing exactly what I want, when I want, for who I want.

That's the deal.
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If you’re gonna deal with the headaches, emails, tech gremlins, pirates, and the occasional DM that starts with “Bro, quick question…” then 8 paragraphs—you better be doing it on your own darn terms.

Lifestyle > Income

Let’s be real. You gotta make money. Otherwise, you’re just a broke philosopher with a FitBit.

...But once you get past just covering the bills, it becomes about designing your life.
Wanna pack up and work remotely from South Padre while kiteboarding every afternoon?
Go full digital nomad in Mexico?
Drive cross-country and still coach clients from a van with bad Wi-Fi and killer sunsets?

You can do it.
We did it.
And you can, too.
It is not easy, but I am living proof that it is possible.

Flex Diet Mentorship – Maybe Returning Soon

I’m considering bringing back my Flex Diet Mentorship, where I teach you how to build a fully online fitness business from scratch or scale the one you already have.
It’s been almost 2 years since I ran it—and it worked. Big time.

If you join, here's what you're strapping in for:

- Direct access to me, no gatekeepers
- Two monthly group calls where we break brains and build systems
-Private Slack community so you’re never screaming into the void
- Assignments and action steps that actually move the needle​
-Short vids packed with hard-won wisdom

But here’s the twist:
​I’m only taking 5–7 humans.​
Why? Because I want this tight, focused, and results-driven. If there's not enough interest, I’ll shut it down and go lift heavy things instead.

If you’re ready to build your own rebel empire from anywhere with Wi-Fi and a squat rack...
Hit reply and let me know.

Much love, metabolic freedom, and unapologetic nut-hugger energy,
Dr. Mike
PS - speaking of freedom and love for all countries I am out the door now to see the amazing metal show featuring Jinjer from Ukraine, Bloodywood from India and Baby Metal from Japan, wahooo!
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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag
​​Mike T Nelson is a Ph.D. and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

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