In this episode of The One Percent, Chris tackles a hard truth: resilience in America is fading. From comfort turning into a cage to the erosion of personal responsibility, he unpacks why mental fatigue, fragility, and declining health have become so common. He explores how disconnection from real struggle has left us weaker—and what it takes to reclaim strength, purpose, and grit in daily life.

On today’s episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the timeless topic of virtue—what it is, why it matters, and how living a virtuous life can shape who you are and how you show up in the world. He explores the meaning of being virtuous, the role it plays in resilience and growth, and why it’s worth striving for every day.

This week on The One Percent, Chris and Kiley break down TDEE—Total Daily Energy Expenditure—and why understanding it is essential for reaching your health and fitness goals.

They kick things off with a What’s Hot and What’s Not segment on salt before diving into how the body actually burns calories and introducing the four key components of TDEE:

• BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)

• NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

• TEF (Thermic Effect of Feeding)

• Exercise Activity

On this week’s episode of Daily Gains, Chris opens up about a childhood story that shaped one of the most important lessons of his life: nobody is going to save you. He reflects on how facing this hard truth early on gave him the drive to take ownership, create change, and build resilience. Chris also shares how you can use this mindset to take control of your own life and stop waiting for someone else to fix it for you. To wrap up, he spins the Resilience Roulette wheel and lands on the topic of negative environments.

In this episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into one of the most foundational aspects of personal growth: personal responsibility. He introduces a practical Five Pillar Framework to help you take ownership of your life and decisions. From developing awareness to aligning your actions with integrity, this framework offers a clear roadmap for building mental toughness and self-leadership.

In this episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into one of the most foundational aspects of personal growth: personal responsibility. He introduces a practical Five Pillar Framework to help you take ownership of your life and decisions. From developing awareness to aligning your actions with integrity, this framework offers a clear roadmap for building mental toughness and self-leadership.

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley tackle a crucial topic: the problem with mental health today. They kick things off with a "What’s Hot and What’s Not" segment on therapy, then dive deep into why mental health is getting worse despite more awareness and resources than ever before. From comparing mental health to the obesity epidemic to examining how our modern environment is impacting our well-being, this conversation is raw, real, and eye-opening.

The 1% Challenge: Journal for 1 week—track your thoughts, emotions, and habits to build self-awareness and clarity.

On today’s episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the phrase, “Strength is never a weakness.” He explores how developing physical strength impacts far more than your workouts—it’s a tool for building resilience in everyday life. From managing insulin resistance and improving posture, to keeping up with your kids, handling workplace stress, and overcoming poor self-image, Chris breaks down why getting stronger physically can make you stronger mentally and emotionally. In the Resilience Roulette segment, the wheel lands on perfectionism—and Chris shares how to overcome the paralyzing need to be flawless so you can keep moving forward.