Discipline Over Comfort — How Michael Sheedy Built Elite Fitness, Purpose & Resilience | Ep 084

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Sheedy — elite fitness and performance coach for entrepreneurs — to uncover how he built a thriving business and world-class mindset rooted in discipline, purpose, and traditional values.From losing his sister and riding the bus to work at 18… to coaching high-performing CEOs on optimizing their body, mind, and business — Michael’s story is a masterclass in using pain to find purpose.We dive deep into:- Why instant gratification is destroying mental toughness- How pain and purpose shape true success- The habits that separate elite performers from everyone else- What most entrepreneurs get wrong about fitness, balance, and burnout- Why traditional values still matter in a modern worldIf you’re an entrepreneur or high performer chasing more than just money — this episode will challenge how you think about success, happiness, and what it really means to win long-term.Timestamps:00:00 Intro — Instant gratification & mental weakness02:00 Michael’s turning point at 1806:00 Pain as the fuel for purpose10:00 Discipline vs burnout14:00 Why most people never change their physique19:00 The next big shift in fitness & performance23:00 Fitness and business success27:00 Investing in yourself & mentorship33:00 Are men getting weaker? Traditional values & dating45:00 Purpose over happiness — and why comfort kills50:00 Final thoughts — No one’s coming to save youReady to build a body, business, and life that last?👉 https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep084