Hope the holiday was a good one. We’re so back. And we’ve got cool stuff coming in 2026. Let’s get into it!

I saw something the other day that stuck with me: build a life full of “can’t believe I did that” moments — not “should’ve done that” ones.

I’m not a big quote guy, and yeah, this one flirts with live, laugh, love energy. But heading into a new year, it feels like the right lens.

It’s easy to feel motivated right now. New calendar. Fresh energy. Big intentions. The real challenge isn’t getting hyped. It’s keeping that buzz going.

It’s also easy to push things off. When the kids are older. When I’m in better shape. When life slows down a bit.

But that’s a trap. The time is now.

Put the race on the calendar. Say yes to the thing that makes you a little nervous. Spend time with people who push you. Bring your kids along and let them see you try.

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need momentum.

Stack enough “glad I did that” moments this year, and you’ll be surprised how different life starts to feel.

If you’ve spent any time on fitness Instagram, there’s a good chance Ben Patrick has you doing something that looks questionable to your neighbors.

Better known as the Knees Over Toes Guy, Ben blew up by challenging traditional training and rebuilding his own body from chronic knee pain. What started as niche rehab content turned into a movement, a training system, and a massive online following.

At home, Ben’s a dad of two with a third on the way. The hardest part of parenting for him has been realizing how poorly the world is set up for kids and patiently working to build better systems.

The most rewarding part? The little things. The small moments his kids bring into the day that matter more than anything physical or career-related.

His non-negotiables are simple and old school. Get outside. Take action. Practice good manners. Work hard at something. Love deeply.

And yes, he still works out. A lot. Read our full Q&A with Ben here.

Follow him at @kneesovertoesguy.

After buying a bunch of cheap portable cordless vacuums, I finally landed on one I actually feel good about.

The HOTO Handheld Car Vacuum has real suction, doubles as an air duster, and doesn’t feel like it’ll die after three uses. Lives in the trunk. Gets used weekly. Total dad win.

Get it here.

We’ll keep the New Year motivation vibe going.

Here’s the move that actually works: pay for something and put it on the calendar.

That’s it. That’s the hack.

Motivation fades. Calendars don’t. And once your credit card’s been swiped? You’re in.

So find a thing:

The specifics don’t matter. The date does.