Sept. 24, 2025

Ep 6 - Be Better In Your 40s Than Your 20s. Here's How.

Ep 6 - Be Better In Your 40s Than Your 20s. Here's How.
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Ep 6 - Be Better In Your 40s Than Your 20s. Here's How.

Is it all downhill after 40? Is it possible to get better with age? Not just wiser and wealthier, but strong, fitter and more resilient? I think so. In fact, I know it. Because that is exactly what happened for me.

A happy accident? Good genetics? Cosmic forces? Maybe, but I'm not alone. This is happening all around us. Don't miss out.

Check out this episode as I share five important lifestyle changes that set me up to be better in my 40s than in my 20s.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

05:53 1. Prioritize Getting Your Nutrition & Fitness Dialed In

27:19 2. Find Something To Improve In Outside of Work

33:08 3. Read Actual Books

37:33 4. Raise Children & Pay Attention

45:56 5. Remove the Armor & Confront the Fear

51:49 Conclusion

AI Overview

In this episode, Norbie Schickel discusses the myth that life declines after 40, sharing his personal experiences and insights on how to improve mental and physical performance with age. He emphasizes the importance of nutrition, fitness, and finding purpose beyond work, while also addressing the value of reading and raising children as means of self-improvement. The conversation encourages listeners to challenge conventional wisdom and embrace the potential for growth and vitality in their 40s and beyond.

Norbie Schickel – Biography

Norbie Schickel is a father, fitness enthusiast, equestrian, entrepreneur and the host of Unconditional. With a lifelong interest in subjects related to health, fitness, history, mindset and business, he started Unconditional to share his journey and passion for these subjects with the world