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We are back.... with a new face

Jan 18, 2026

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We are back.... with a new face

Active Freedom is now The Standard

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Justin Thomas
Stop Avoiding the Hard Things

Jan 21, 2026

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Stop Avoiding the Hard Things

The hard truth. The hard work. Whatever the challenge is.

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Justin Thomas
The Obsession Problem

Jan 25, 2026

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The Obsession Problem

Why you will not win until you become obsessed

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Justin Thomas

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The Bar Has Never Been Lower

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

The Bar Has Never Been Lower

Why the best time to build a small business is right now.

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Justin Thomas
8 NDAs. 8 Liars.

Mar 15, 2026

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8 NDAs. 8 Liars.

It has never been easier to win by simply being honest.

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Justin Thomas
The Self-Improvement Trap

Mar 11, 2026

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2 min read

The Self-Improvement Trap

You already know what to do. You just keep buying the book instead.

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Justin Thomas
The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Bank Account

Mar 8, 2026

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Bank Account

Nobody wants to hear this. But you already know it's true.

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Justin Thomas
Move Anyway

Mar 4, 2026

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2 min read

Move Anyway

Breathe. Move. Adapt. Keep going.

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Justin Thomas
Cut Your Options, Speed Up Your Life

Mar 1, 2026

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6 min read

Cut Your Options, Speed Up Your Life

The fewer options you have, the faster you make decisions.

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Justin Thomas
The Hero Advantage

Feb 25, 2026

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4 min read

The Hero Advantage

You are the main character. Start acting like it.

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Justin Thomas
The Recovery Speed Advantage

Feb 22, 2026

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7 min read

The Recovery Speed Advantage

The best performers I know are the ones who bounce back fastest.

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Justin Thomas
Your Energy is Infectious

Feb 18, 2026

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4 min read

Your Energy is Infectious

Energy is contagious. Make sure you're spreading the kind you'd want to catch.

Justin Thomas
Justin Thomas
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