Episode 2: Why "I Don't Have Time" Isn't the Real Problem
Release Date: 02/03/2026
Beyond the Uniform
The two things I hear most from cops: "I don't have time" and "I'm not motivated." I get it! They feel real, but here's the truth: they're not the real problem. In this episode, I share my own story as a new parent in Fall 2022 — low on sleep, high on stress, time more limited than ever. I'll walk you through the "Swingers Challenge" (not what you think), how I stayed consistent even on the hardest days, and why the real issue isn't time or motivation. You don't lack time. You don't lack motivation. You lack a standard that fits your life. I'll show you how to create one so you can stop...
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This short episode explains why Beyond the Uniform exists and who it’s for. If you’ve ever felt physically capable but mentally or emotionally disconnected… If you’ve drifted without crashing… If the job changed you in ways you didn’t expect… This podcast was built for you.
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In this episode, I share my own story. Not a dramatic breaking point, but a slow drift that many cops experience without realizing it. Low energy. Cynicism. Half-hearted workouts. Checking out more than you’d like to admit. This isn’t a turnaround story. It’s a recognition story and the beginning of a different approach.
info_outlineThe two things I hear most from cops: "I don't have time" and "I'm not motivated."
I get it! They feel real, but here's the truth: they're not the real problem.
In this episode, I share my own story as a new parent in Fall 2022 — low on sleep, high on stress, time more limited than ever.
I'll walk you through the "Swingers Challenge" (not what you think), how I stayed consistent even on the hardest days, and why the real issue isn't time or motivation.
You don't lack time. You don't lack motivation. You lack a standard that fits your life.
I'll show you how to create one so you can stop waiting and start rebuilding trust in yourself.
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