This video is basically a summer NYC hang with Kevin, Tren, Adam, and me, where we end up talking about fighting, health, and the weird mental math we all do around self-improvement. I’ve always felt like I couldn’t actually fight someone, but we get into the reality that a lot of street fights end up on the ground—so if you’re learning anything for self-defense, grappling and wrestling-style stuff matters. Then we put the mat out and it gets real fast: it’s insane how quickly it goes from “oh this is fine” to “I literally lost, I will die,” especially when you don’t see something coming. We also talk fitness in a way that’s very NYC to me: everyone “knows” they should eat better and exercise, but the friction is real. If you’re used to high-calorie food, even a green bean feels like punishment. And honestly, sometimes health is a luxury—if you’re broke or stressed about your career, your brain is going to prioritize survival stuff over meal prep and a 45-minute workout. We end up bouncing into creator culture too—TikTok is obviously a good idea, I fully acknowledge that, but I’m also afraid of adding another platform when I already have like ten other things I’m not doing enough.