Savage Perspective Podcast

The Morning, Midday & Evening Routine That Built a Monk's Mind

May 11, 2026·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Break your keto or low carb plateau today by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callIn episode 883 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with former monk Sam Yo to share the morning, midday, and evening routines that build real mental toughness. Sam reveals how nine months in a monastery taught him the true power of meditation, breath work, and setting a daily intention. You will learn how to stop overreacting to stress, reach a physical flow state, and train your mind just like you train your body. This is a vital listen for driven men who want to improve their fitness and focus without quitting their busy lives.Follow Sam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yoiamsamyoGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What Is Monk Mode? The Real Secret to Training Your Mind1:46 - 9 Months as a Monk: The Biggest Communication Mistake People Make4:41 - Why Silence is Terrifying: How to Handle Intrusive Thoughts9:02 - Reintegrating Into Society: From Monastery to Peloton Instructor11:29 - What Is Movement Meditation? The Physical Secret to Flow State14:58 - How to Stop Overreacting: The 1-Second Physical Litmus Test17:47 - The 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Speaking or Posting Online20:00 - How Do You Become a Peloton Instructor? Inside the Audition Process26:27 - Does Fitness Change Lives? The Incredible St. Lucia Mountain Story29:00 - Is Spinning a Good Workout? The Real Benefits of Cycling Classes32:19 - The Monk's Mindset: Writing a Book to Help High Performers35:04 - How to Find Inner Peace Without Escaping Your Daily Life38:18 - A Simple Daily Mindfulness Routine: The 3 "Monk Mindset Moments"42:23 - The Dark Side of Ambition: Why High Performers Struggle to Unplug44:45 - Why Adults Need Hobbies: Using Legos to Achieve Meditative Flow47:43 - Where to Find Sam Yo and "The Monk's Mindset" Book

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Savage Perspective Podcast and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.