Keep Your Heart Warm.

In this thought-provoking episode of Off the Strength, hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones dive into a rich tapestry of topics that will leave you inspired, reflective, and ready to take on the new year. With humor, insight, and their signature style, they explore what it means to keep your heart warm in a cold world, reflecting on the lessons from 2024 and setting intentions for the year ahead.

Here’s what they’re covering in this episode:

• Hood Profits & Half-Truths: A candid take on the myths told by your local corner clerk.
• Toy Catalog Letdowns: A nostalgic yet sharp look at childhood expectations versus reality (lump of coal not included).
• Art Icons Revisited: One day we will be brave enough to tackle the dynamics of Andy Warhol and Basquiat collab we still not talking about (but that ain't happening today)
• Community Impact: How a coat drive and food giveaway reshaped perspectives on generosity and the human condition.
• Setting Up for Success: (say it with your chest!) Why self-compassion and listing accomplishments from the past year are the keys to thriving in 2025.
• Fitness & Tech: From SGA’s Catapult fitness tracker to Dennis Rodman’s pioneering role in recovery and AVA/Ronaldo’s ventures in wellness, they tackle the intersection of sports, tech, and humanity.
• AI’s Impact on Creativity & Athletics: A discussion on the Adidas all-AI ad, attention vs. consumption, and the implications of what we can’t measure in human performance.
• Workout Montages: The power of a Rocky-style montage and why we need fresh motivational content for 2025.
• Friendship & Growth: The reality behind the 91% who are no longer friends with their former best friends.
• Playing the Cards You’re Dealt: Lessons in reshuffling your deck for a better hand in the future.
• Best & Worst of 2024: A reflective roundup of what this year taught us.

Whether you're a fitness fanatic, a creative visionary, or someone trying to navigate the ever-changing dynamics of life, this episode is packed with insights and moments to make you laugh, think, and act.

Tune in to “Keep Your Heart Warm” and get ready to step into the new year with purpose, resilience, and a whole lot of heart.

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Peace and much love to y'all out there until next time, we'll see you soon!