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BAM. World's Fastest Centenarian

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by Brand Anthony McDonald

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The Centenarian Journey. Is a blueprint for radical self-mastery? Follow the BAM, Chief Strategist, through the multi-decade mission to break the 100m dash record at 100, master Handstand Pushups, lifelong learning, and achieve professional voice over status. Each week connects the dots between diverse projects: NASM CPT/CNC/CES certification study, building software Tech Tools, analyzing books/movies in All the Spoilers, and the science of discipline with the Better Vice Club. Will BAM prove that anything is acquirable with the right strategy? Listen and follow the journey to find out.

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The Centenarian Journey. Is a blueprint for radical self-mastery? Follow the BAM, Chief Strategist, through the multi-decade mission to break the 100m dash record at 100, master Handstand Pushups, lifelong learning, and achieve professional voice over status. Each week connects the dots between diverse projects: NASM CPT/CNC/CES certification study, building software Tech Tools, analyzing books/movies in All the Spoilers, and the science of discipline with the Better Vice Club. Will BAM prove that anything is acquirable with the right strategy?

Listen and follow the journey to find out.

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