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With YOUMAXA’s™ proven formulas, Mazen Baisa has identified and found solutions to the energy leaks in your day-to-day grind. The YOUMAXA™ formulas teach you how to tap into the abundance of energy we all remember having, but can’t seem to find any more. When you live YOUMAXA’s Maximal You, Maximal Life programs, your energy leaks cease to exist, whether they are at home, at work, with family, or with friends. Mazen proves and practicalizes the science of change.
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When your body doesn’t get enough rest at night, you are more likely to eat unhealthy food the next day. Even missing one good night’s sleep can destabilize your blood sugar, which reduces your physical and mental stamina. Maximal Achievers play the long game. When we work hard, we know we need to rest just as hard. According to a study published i…
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As the only resident inside your body, only you have access to the ancient wisdom within yourself. No one else knows better than you what is going on inside your body. Getting in touch with the physical dimension of your being is the single most powerful way to ground yourself in the present moment, and retain agency over what is being read by othe…
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Consider how your routine can suffer a setback due to something simple such as one red eye flight, anoddly timed conference or just an unusually long day. Your well settled day can get disrupted. Suddenlytime management is difficult, you feel groggy in the middle of the day, tired for no reason! According to statistics, about 40% of Americans don’t…
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Our brain and gut are connected by an unimaginably dense network of neurons that constantly take information back and forth. Because there are just so many neurons and neurotransmitters in the gut, scientists now call it the second brain. Just as the brain can make the gut feel wrenched, likewise the gut can make the brain feel peace or pressure. T…
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We have all seen how advancing age seems to rob people of vim and vigor and strength. Sarcopenia is a condition in the elderly where the muscles seem to shrink in size and loosen, the body loses strength, and energy levels are no longer what they used to be. One's quality of life and range of activities deteriorate as the body becomes frailer, weak…
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The first and last hour of everyday has a tremendous impact on the quality of our overall lives.For this reason, we refer to those hours as bookends. They are the pillars on each side that stabilizes everything in between. Let’s focus today on that final hour of the evening, right before you go to bed. Maximal Achievers think about that last hour a…
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Maximal Achiever, Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers neighborhood once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from hard work, but for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” In past episodes we have discussed the value of bringing humor in to the workplace. Now we know, that when we share a laugh in the m…
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Being with family nourishes the soul. Prioritizing family time is so vital that it influences the health, wellbeing and success of each person in your family. Including YOU! According to an ongoing Harvard study spanning over 75 years. Where 60 people of the original participants are now in their 90s. Close, happy relationships protect us from the …
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Our brains are keenly tuned into scent. An adult can distinguish between over 10,000 different smells. Scent is the only sensory system that does not have to pass through the complicated circuitry of the brain before being processed. Odor molecules bypass the brain's thalamus and gain immediate access to the amygdala which is the supervisor of all …
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In today’s culture, the word balance is widely touted as a virtue to be strived for. We are told we need to find balance between our work and our home life. Balance time spent with family and time spent with friends. Balance with food, exercise, emotions, energy, and even balanced spirituality. The concept of having balance has been overused to the…
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Mindfulness is the art and science of being present in the moment, of giving your full and undivided attention to the moment or the person before you. Cut out distractions, limit the hours the gadget at the end of our arm is ruling our focus. Creating healthy relationships with our phones and digital devices so that we can create healthy relationsh…
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We all find it exasperating to find the grocery store shelf empty. Store owners correct this situation by taking inventory to learn which shelves need replenishing. The same is true for us all. We need to take inventory to learn what needs replenishing in our lives. This simple inventory ritual is key to ensuring the success of your business. Witho…
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Some say their purpose is to accomplish a specific goal, or fulfill a particular dream. Defining your purpose doesn’t need to involve an existential awakening, or a profound shift in experience. Your purpose can change from day to day. Daily purpose is a fundamental component of living your Maximal Life. There is NO purpose so small, that it can’t …
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We all need to have Goals in our lives, professional and personal. The one important factor that determines whether you achieve your goals, is ritual. Simple, daily motions that slowly but consistently get you closer to where you want to be! It’s up to you to set yourself up for the win by building your own rituals! To put it simply, motivation is …
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It’s a scientific fact that in the wake of stress and pressure, comes a wave of craving for comfort food. Comfort eating is a common reaction to stress. Stress hormones cause significant changes in our body chemistry. The stress hormones that naturally flood our systems when we have Grind Mind, were meant to keep us alive in true fight or flight si…
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In the past decade, scientists have entirely abandoned many widely-accepted beliefs regarding the human mind. Now, thanks to advanced neuroimaging, it is possible to explore uncharted territory of the brain while it is functioning in real-time, and without invasive surgery. It was once an accepted fact that by the time we reach adulthood, the funda…
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Neural imaging shows that expressing gratitude instantly stimulates the part of the brain associated with happiness, contentment, and determination. So essentially, saying “Thank You” is more than just polite; it’s directly responsible for neurological enhancement. Taking a minute to reflect on the things you are grateful for today has been scienti…
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Our nervous systems are hardwired to let us know when we are experiencing something meaningful. We can feel a meaningful experience deep inside our bodies, as though we were an instrument that is being tuned. Sometimes we can plan for these experiences, by making time for vacations and celebrations. Sometimes they come out of nowhere, like being gi…
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Have you ever heard that old saying, “Choose your words wisely”? This phrase is typically used to warn a person of the impact their word choices can have on other people. However, the greater impact is on us. We speak to ourselves more than we speak to anyone else in the world. Our mind hears our words and it doesn’t matter if those words are negat…
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Our actions and life choices can and do impact health in a huge way. Our spiritual and emotional responses can bring about actual physical changes. Our susceptibility to stress varies and personality type, coping mechanisms, and social support in stressful times may also vary significantly. However, the negative impact of prolonged stress is almost…
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Have you ever noticed how someone’s negative energy can permeate an entire space, inhibiting the comfort and enjoyment for everyone nearby? A positive interaction can completely transform your attitude. It can straighten your posture, put a pep in your step, and lower your blood pressure. We can feel the power of positive and negative energy from d…
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Society promotes the Grind Mind, and the media constantly floods our minds with unrealistic impressions of what a good life is supposed to look like; Get all the BIG expensive status symbols, and THEN you’ll be happy. Work work, work, so you can spend, spend, spend. That’s the mainstream cultural conditioning of today. There is nothing wrong with h…
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Think about how a crash diet with severe caloric restriction never seems to work, because all the extra weight returns as soon as one returns to ‘normal life’. Think about how becoming fiercely involved and dedicated towards something seems not to bring about success, but only burnout and exhaustion. Think about why intensity fails to deliver the d…
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Our lives are spent either in consuming or creating. When we engage in activities like writing, setting up a business or fleshing out a new idea, we are creating. We are engaged in activities that are rewarding for us and others around. When we watch TV, eat a packaged meal, surf the web or social media for celebrity gossip we are merely consuming.…
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Think of all the times when you felt compelled to say yes to something that you would rather have said no to: an extra meeting with a business associate, a favor for an acquaintance, a party, errands for a friend. These are things that you either don’t want to do or don’t really have time for. But how can you refuse? Can you refuse? How do you say …
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How old are we really? Scientists are now classifying a person’s true age based on how well they are in mind and body. This new way of determining age is broken into two categories: Diseasespan and Healthspan. Our healthspan is the number of years we live free from diseases that affect the quality of our lives. Diseasespan defines the number of yea…
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We are taught while we are growing up that genes and genetics were something you are just born with and that we all just have to play the hand we were dealt. However, we now know that we CAN change our genetics. It is now known by the scientific community that while it’s true we don’t have control over the genes we inherited, we do have control ove…
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Ever noticed how many things we seem to do on autopilot? Chances are, you don’t recall those individual actions but you did them precisely and perfectly. You perform this ritual every day. You have perfected a series of steps and streamlined some of your most commonly performed actions; helping you perform that task efficiently, completely and effo…
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The link between protein intake and athletic performance is well established. For a long time, we've understood how elite athletes have higher protein needs, and researchers have found that they could need 50 to 100% more protein than those with sedentary lifestyles. It's been reported that the top level executives must care for their energy as muc…
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Every day you accomplish great things that come in small packages. Small wins are the sparks that ignite the brightest fire! Perhaps you smoothed over some concern with a client that will result in a windfall of future referrals. You may have made a few phone calls that will get the ball rolling on an important project. Or maybe you adhered to your…
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How often do you find yourself canceling plans with friends and loved ones because you are too busy or too tired from work? While it may feel as though you are keeping your priorities in line with your goals, neglecting your personal relationships can cause serious professional ramifications. Social isolation and lack of authentic human connectedne…
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Health positivity is vital for leaders and peak performers. It’s not an either-or choice between health and wealth. You can have both. In fact, there’s a higher likelihood of being wealthy if you’re healthy. We’ll go through the tools and motions that’ll help you achieve optimum health so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, not spend it on medi…
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When the question of health or wealth is raised, I find that someone leading a Maximal Life is investing time in his health and his relationships. He is far more likely to enjoy a longer more productive, more prosperous work life and fewer medical expenses. So it’s a question of health and wealth. The importance of being proactive about health and …
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STRESS. The word alone is rampant in our culture. We use the word “Stressful” to cover an entire spectrum of emotions and sensations. If a situation is mildly uncomfortable, our culture has conditioned us to label that discomfort “stress” in a negative light. Experiences such as: being extremely productive, facing challenges, working under pressure…
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As Maximal Achievers, we are the steadfast leaders of our team and the rocks of our families. It’s an honor and a privilege to be in such a position for my family, in my businesses, and in my community. Sometimes there’s a great deal of pressure involved personally and professionally. As Maximal Achievers, we thrive on rising to the next level. Sci…
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A new plant-protein based beverage from Starbucks seems to be a response to the growing trend towards plant-based proteins. People are looking to move towards plant-based protein. While some people claim that animal protein is better than plant protein, research suggests otherwise. Studies have found that plant proteins can be as effective as anima…
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Picture the last time you did something kind for someone else. Focus on them and how they felt. Now focus on yourself and how you felt. Those instances not only helped that person, it also made you feel really good. Studies have shown that generosity is contagious. It triggers other instances of similar generosity, by inspiring others to help out i…
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Minds aren’t created equal. Some of the greatest strengths of a community are the varying mental abilities of its members. However, there are ways to improve your mental fitness. There are memory exercises, crosswords, and sudoku, to mention a few. But there is another way to unleash the mind. A way to help the ideas flow immediately in the short t…
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Ingesting information from the internet can be like a wrangling a wildfire. You go seeking an answer to one question and end up surrounded by the flames of public opinion. We used to have to seek out answers with effort, now the answers are right at our fingertips. Every piece of information that we are exposed to act as an input. This information …
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Being caught up in work all day usually means we are indoors most of the time. We are constantly exposed to artificial light when nature actually intended for us to be outdoors in the natural light. Sunlight is composed of a broad spectrum of light wavelengths. The lights that we have indoors are predominantly composed of only the blue wavelength o…
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Many of us have conditioned responses to the challenges in life. Cultural conditioning has us perceiving every change as a stress, every challenge as a problem, and every stranger as a threat. As Maximal Achievers, we seek to ascend cultural conditioning because we see through this scheme. We have debunked the myth of stress and proved that stress …
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People boast about pulling all-nighters and burning the midnight oil. Not sleeping enough has come to be associated with strength or superhuman ability. However, when we are sleep deprived we function as if we are drunk. We have impaired memory, difficulty concentrating, High stress, lower actual productivity, and slower response times. The real is…
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Do you feel like you are tired and out of energy, even when you first wake up in the morning? There are a lot of pressures on your time, and as a Maximal Achiever, there are a lot of things you are responsible for. Sometimes you may try to tackle the seemingly endless challenge of managing both time and energy. The fact is that there are only 24 ho…
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If you love your morning coffee and find that it helps you get down to business first thing in the morning, then go ahead and enjoy. However, if you are relying on a constant drip feed of caffeine to get through the day, then you may be in an energy deficit. It may be time to raise your standards of energy. Remember, your body is a reporter which i…
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In our modern world, our brains are bombarded with the equivalent of 174 newspapers of data every day. There is a growing study that indicates that brain fatigue has become the norm as we are more and more disconnected with nature. “Nature Deficit Disorder” is a brain disorder that can be eliminated by spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature. …
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The chemicals released in our brains when we are excited are the same ones released when we are nervous. The only difference is the thoughts we assign to the experience. So if your thoughts are positive, you experience joy. If your thoughts are negative then you experience nervousness and anxiousness. All of these experiences are necessary to stret…
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What is one of the most valuable assets we have to contribute towards our success? Our Attention. Our attention is under unprecedented attack. Recent marketing data shows that from the 1970’s to today, we’ve gone from being exposed to about 500 ads a day, to as many as 5,000! I’m talking about a virtual tsunami of commercials, print ads, labels, Fa…
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Financial Affluence is to be in the present. After a certain level of affluence, beyond basic needs, begins a cycle of diminishing returns. You start trading minutes for money. Have you become so busy making a living that you forgot to live? After you have provided a comfortable life for your family, then do not take time to enjoy it because you do…
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We listen to news reports every day, good and bad, and we trust their opinion. Our bodies are our reporters who never fail to report what is important to our health and well-being. It makes every effort to tell us what we need to know when we need to know it. It is up to us to listen, understand what it is telling us and for us to act upon it. In t…
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When we want to get ahead it’s vital to look at the inequalities in the distribution of almost everything in life, economics, software, science, and even sports. 20% of the population has 80% of the wealth, 20% of landowners own 80% of the land, etc. This inequality is called the Pareto Principle. This principle will help to illustrate how it is po…
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