I Lost My Dot & Start with Baselines SOTG 1329

In this episode, we take a wide‑ranging journey through leadership, training, personal growth, and the pursuit of a healthier, more capable life. The conversation kicks off with stories of nostalgia and lessons learned the hard way, then shifts to a thoughtful look at how simplicity—whether in firearms instruction or leadership—creates better students, better teams, and better outcomes. We're joined by Connor Darnbrough, co‑founder of the SmartFit method, who shares his personal fitness journey and how it led to the development of a science‑based, AI‑enhanced training system built around one goal: improving healthspan. Connor breaks down the latest SmartFit developments, including a study with Arizona State University focused on measurable improvements in longevity and performance. Together, we dig into what actually matters in training today—strength, cardiovascular capacity, mobility, and recovery—and how tools like body scans, biomarkers, and adaptive modulators can give individuals a clearer picture of their absolute baseline. Connor explains why sustainable progress requires balancing catabolic and anabolic stress, why 90‑day programs often create the fastest transformation, and why enjoyment and gratitude are essential parts of any long-term health strategy. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee | Spike's Tactical [0:11:06] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: "Losing" Your Dot [0:20:56] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout TOPIC: Read Kaufman's Art of War [0:32:03] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: The Evolution of Firearms Training: FEATURES Gun Review: Tisas PX-9 Gen3 Duty Pistol: [0:47:52] Connor Darnbrough - Interview Part 1 Hear the Full Interview: Join the Grad Program

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I Lost My Dot & Start with Baselines SOTG 1329 is an episode from Student of the Gun Radio by Think On! Productions.

This episode is 01:32:54 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2026.

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