The entire team at Exclusivia has compiled some wisdom and tools that we’ve used and found unique value in living our best lives.
The main purpose of Exclusivia was to help people “Cut Through The Noise” to live their own best life. We were tired and overwhelmed with the constant bombardment of things that do not really matter.
Our team members all have different interests in our own best lives. So what we’ve tried to do is compile wisdom and tools that we believe reduce friction and streamline a person’s life. We hope that you’ll find this list helpful.
No Such Thing As Atheism“Because here’s something else that’s weird but true: in the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what…
Sheepdog MentalityHave you watched a flock of sheep? Sheep are not intelligent animals. Given the chance they will aimlessly wander away, becoming lost or eaten by predators. Sheepdogs have been used for thousands of years to keep the herd together, keep…
We Are Not All EqualWe recently spoke with Coach Tom Desotell regarding team building. One of the interesting lessons he highlighted was the importance of recognizing that the team is made of unique individuals with different talents, needs, and backgrounds. “People don’t deserve to…
Optimism=CourageIt pays to be an optimist. However, optimism requires immense courage. If we look at the world, the optimists usually are the ones shaping it. They’re inventing new technologies, building new companies, making better investments, and having more fulfilling personal…
Loyal Dissent“If two people never disagree that at least one of them is not thinking critically or is not speaking candidly….“There is no conflict between honesty and loyalty. In order to be loyal, we must be honest.””- Adam Grant In business,…
Authentic Accountability: Truth or HarmonyMost people have a negative association with accountability. Someone holding us accountable feels like: Someone watching us, monitoring us, and “catching” our mistakes and shortcomings. However real accountability is not a “gotcha” mentality. Instead it means, “You matter in my…
The Disease of Me“The Disease of Me” is a term I first heard basketball player, coach, owner, and general manager, Pat Riley use. Just like basketball, Life is a team sport. Families, work teams, friendships, and society are all made up of a…
Hungry Eyes“Not seeing Your Eyes Doesn’t Whisper, It Shouts”-Thomas Desotell How often do we discuss body language with team members at work or family members? Probably very little is my guess, but the best leaders make this a priority. In my…
Practice Does Not Make PerfectPractice does not make perfect, practice makes PERMANENT. “In a crisis, we all revert back to our dominants habits.” Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Cooper always that neurons that fire together, wire together. Practice and repetition build our hard-wired habits. Whenever we…
I Am Not What I Ought To Be“I am not what I ought to be, Not what I want to be, Not what I am going to be, But I am Thankful that I am better than I used to be.” I first read these lines in…
KAATSU When looking at the research, we found Kaatsu to be thoughtful and credible. Blood flow restriction training in the appropriate manner seems to generate numerous health benefits. The ability to generate strength without exposing joints to excessive wear and tear could play an important role in someone's life as they age.
Oura Ring Sleep is one of the pillars of good health and we've found the Oura ring to be helpful with sleep tracking and recovery. While many devices offer some basic sleep tracking, the data behind the HRV measurements with Oura are particularly high quality.
Whoop Members of the Exclusivia team have been using Whoop for years. Today it's common to see them on professional golfers and athletes.
Whoop has the best data and analytics we've seen in a wearable. Most other wearables give you snapshots of your health, but Whoop allows a person to understand trends and history in their own bodies. They do charge a monthly fee for the membership, which is different then other health wearables. But this membership structure probably allows them to innovate and improve the way their data is presented to the customer. The emphasis on recovery and Heart Rate Variability is very important metric that is often overlooked in the health space.
Focus@Will Focus@Will is the great to help people work longer and more productively. The music is based on actual scientific data and proven to work. The data and neuroscience is what originally drew us to Focus@Will. We have multiple team members at Exclusivia that use it when coding or writing content.
ReadItFor.Me There are other companies that deliver summaries of books even on Youtube, what we appreciate is the curation of the books chosen. It's designed for business and personal growth.
CAR.O.L There is a lot of highly credible research developed around this AI powered stationary bike. The CAR.O.L. bike's ability to to use artificial intelligence allows the system to trigger certain metabolic pathways in the body that improve insulin resistance through High Intensity Interval Training in 40 seconds. This type of exercise used to only be available in research labs because it would take multiple people to adjust the resistance at exactly the right speed and time to get the desired effect. We've tested it and we found it, as well as the science and people behind it to be impressive.
WeckMethod Bosu Ball We believe the Bosu ball is one of the easiest but most important exercise tools to use for strength and balance. The balance exercises strength the small ligaments and muscles in the ankles, feet, knees, and hips that often do not get the workload they need. Mobility and balance are critical for athletic performance but they are more important for health as we age and live our best lives.
ARX This is a new way to look at strength and resistance training. Free weights could not replicate the amount of force that ARX delivers because free only exert force through gravity, which means you only use what you can lift back up. ARX adjusts automatically to the user, delivering maximum force both on the way down and the way up through the exercise. This avoids injury and helps a person get better results in less time.
Vollebak These guys live for outdoor gear and for the extremes. Deserts, jungles, snow, water, and anything else outdoors that would be harsh for normal humans. The gear that they produce is very innovative, niche, and tells amazing stories.
CLEAR Many Exclusivia members travel frequently so it's not a surprise that they use Clear to make their travel experience convenient and hassle free. Airline travel can be a very uncomfortable experience with the crowds, lines, and security at the airport. Clear helps reduce some of that friction.
Deep Sentinel Used by Exclusivia members, Deep Sentinel combines AI and live guards for an incredible home security experience that is different than most of other home security systems. This combination helps notify authorities significantly faster and with more accuracy. ReadItFor.Me There are other companies that deliver summaries of books even on Youtube, what we appreciate is the curation of the books chosen. It's designed for business and personal growth. CAR.O.L There is a lot of highly credible research developed around this AI powered stationary bike. The CAR.O.L. bike's ability to to use artificial intelligence allows the system to trigger certain metabolic pathways in the body that improve insulin resistance through High Intensity Interval Training in 40 seconds. This type of exercise used to only be available in research labs because it would take multiple people to adjust the resistance at exactly the right speed and time to get the desired effect. We've tested it and we found it, as well as the science and people behind it to be impressive. WeckMethod Bosu Ball We believe the Bosu ball is one of the easiest but most important exercise tools to use for strength and balance. The balance exercises strength the small ligaments and muscles in the ankles, feet, knees, and hips that often do not get the workload they need. Mobility and balance are critical for athletic performance but they are more important for health as we age and live our best lives. ARX This is a new way to look at strength and resistance training. Free weights could not replicate the amount of force that ARX delivers because free only exert force through gravity, which means you only use what you can lift back up. ARX adjusts automatically to the user, delivering maximum force both on the way down and the way up through the exercise. This avoids injury and helps a person get better results in less time. KAATSU When looking at the research, we found Kaatsu to be thoughtful and credible. Blood flow restriction training in the appropriate manner seems to generate numerous health benefits. The ability to generate strength without exposing joints to excessive wear and tear could play an important role in someone's life as they age. Whoop Members of the Exclusivia team have been using Whoop for years. Today it's common to see them on professional golfers and athletes.
Whoop has the best data and analytics we've seen in a wearable. Most other wearables give you snapshots of your health, but Whoop allows a person to understand trends and history in their own bodies. They do charge a monthly fee for the membership, which is different then other health wearables. But this membership structure probably allows them to innovate and improve the way their data is presented to the customer. The emphasis on recovery and Heart Rate Variability is very important metric that is often overlooked in the health space. Vollebak These guys live for outdoor gear and for the extremes. Deserts, jungles, snow, water, and anything else outdoors that would be harsh for normal humans. The gear that they produce is very innovative, niche, and tells amazing stories. WeckMethod Bosu Ball We believe the Bosu ball is one of the easiest but most important exercise tools to use for strength and balance. The balance exercises strength the small ligaments and muscles in the ankles, feet, knees, and hips that often do not get the workload they need. Mobility and balance are critical for athletic performance but they are more important for health as we age and live our best lives. Oura Ring Sleep is one of the pillars of good health and we've found the Oura ring to be helpful with sleep tracking and recovery. While many devices offer some basic sleep tracking, the data behind the HRV measurements with Oura are particularly high quality. WeckMethod Bosu Ball We believe the Bosu ball is one of the easiest but most important exercise tools to use for strength and balance. The balance exercises strength the small ligaments and muscles in the ankles, feet, knees, and hips that often do not get the workload they need. Mobility and balance are critical for athletic performance but they are more important for health as we age and live our best lives. Deep Sentinel Used by Exclusivia members, Deep Sentinel combines AI and live guards for an incredible home security experience that is different than most of other home security systems. This combination helps notify authorities significantly faster and with more accuracy. Vollebak These guys live for outdoor gear and for the extremes. Deserts, jungles, snow, water, and anything else outdoors that would be harsh for normal humans. The gear that they produce is very innovative, niche, and tells amazing stories. WeckMethod Bosu Ball We believe the Bosu ball is one of the easiest but most important exercise tools to use for strength and balance. The balance exercises strength the small ligaments and muscles in the ankles, feet, knees, and hips that often do not get the workload they need. Mobility and balance are critical for athletic performance but they are more important for health as we age and live our best lives. Focus@Will Focus@Will is the great to help people work longer and more productively. The music is based on actual scientific data and proven to work. The data and neuroscience is what originally drew us to Focus@Will. We have multiple team members at Exclusivia that use it when coding or writing content. CLEAR Many Exclusivia members travel frequently so it's not a surprise that they use Clear to make their travel experience convenient and hassle free. Airline travel can be a very uncomfortable experience with the crowds, lines, and security at the airport. Clear helps reduce some of that friction.
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