Welcome to the Look Great Naked Newsletter!
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In this edition, I’m going to break down…

• The Power Of Discipline
• Creatine…and brain power?
• My Favorite Muscle Building Rep Scheme

On Discipline:
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​“Real discipline isn’t ice baths and getting up at 5 am. It’s applying a level 10 effort to a level 10 problem.“ Craig Ballantyne
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What does this mean in real life?
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It means if you’re health and energy levels are holding you back in life, making that the priority–not grinding harder at work.
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Or the opposite– If you’re healthy, lean, and jacked but dead broke you don’t need to workout for 90 minutes per day–you need to develop the skillset to improve your life financially.
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Discipline is the root of all success.
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Discipline is the driver of daily execution.
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It's the core principle that overcomes laziness & excuses- which everyone battles.
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There is no hack–only alignment and focus.
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Discipline must come from within–yes, coaching and accountability can help– but ultimately, the pearson receiving guidance has to do the work.
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The funny thing about discipline is there is and always will be resistance. I felt resistance today when I slept like trash and didn’t want to get up at 5:00 am–but I got up anyway because that’s what is required for today.
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When discipline gets tough ask yourself...If I was already where I wanted to be in this area of life (business, personal, physical) how would I respond? Or, if there is someone you look up to in an area of life, ask, "how would they act?"
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Discipline is the key. And it's 100% in your power to use it to become the person you can be.

Creatine Might Boost Brainpower, Too

Most people know creatine for muscle and performance. But a new study shows it might give your brain a boost—especially when you’re running on fumes. In a sleep-deprived test, participants who took a single high dose of creatine (0.35g/kg) performed better on memory, math, and logic tasks compared to those who took a placebo. It didn’t erase fatigue—but it reduced the mental fog.
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This won’t make you Einstein overnight. But if you’re burning the candle at both ends, creatine might be your secret weapon for staying sharp.
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​My Favorite Muscle Building Rep Scheme
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There are 3 primary drivers for muscle growth in the gym:
1. Mechanical tension - heavy weight through a full range of motion.
2. Metabolic stress – the pump.
3. Muscle soreness - the least important one, but it still matters.
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My favorite set and rep scheme incorporates all three to help you build more muscle in less time.
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What is it? Find out here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/81GmMq78gJI

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Client Spotlight:
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​Big shout to Bach Performance Grant Piekert who’s down 6 lbs during week one and is already noticing a more defined jaw line. While you can’t really “spot reduce” body fat, the visual improvements that can take place in your face are one of the first places everyone else notices.
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Here’s the cool story about Grant– we worked together 15 years ago when I was fresh out of college and he was a high school athlete who went on to play baseball at Northwestern. Now the founder of https://lastswitch.com/, Grant is focusing on getting lean & healthy now…before he becomes a father in a few months.
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Proud of you leading from the front, brother!
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​A Final Thought

Discipline is applying a level 10 effort to your level 10 problem.
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When we don’t, we burn out due to misalignment.
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Take a few minutes today to think about…what is the biggest problem I need to solve right now? Then get to work.

Talk Soon,

Eric
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​P.S. When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you:
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1. 1 on 1 Coaching For Elite Men & Women. Save time, headspace, and look great naked without giving up your personal life.
Apply here: bachperformance.com/coaching
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​2. The 30 Day Look Great Naked Blueprint: Our Science-backed system designed for busy high-performers to drop 7-9 lbs, build muscle, and look their absolute best—without living in the gym or giving up their lifestyle.
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