Architects of Discipline

Say Yes To Your Future Self, There's More Out There For You | Antonio Pugliese

December 29, 2025 • 26:40

Our guest today is Antonio Pugliese, an online health and fitness coach who works with busy professionals who want results without burning out or living in the gym. Antonio’s work centers on helping people build simple, flexible systems — so health fits into their life, instead of competing with it. In this episode, we talk about: Why time management is usually a structure problem, not a time problem What it really means to “say yes to your future self” How accountability and communication drive real change Why success isn’t just weight loss — but sustainable lifestyle shifts If you’ve ever felt like your health keeps getting pushed to “later,” even though you know better — this conversation will feel familiar. Let’s get into it. 👇 Follow Antonio for more: Instagram: @pugliese.fitness 👇 Stay connected with Kai & Kael: Instagram: @architectsofdiscipline 🧠 Change your life with accountability today, first 7 days are free: https://www.intertwinehq.com ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Who Antonio Is, What He Does, Who He Serves 01:18 Balancing Health & Work In The 9-5 01:42 Kael's Fitness Lesson In The 9-5 02:35 Say Yes To Your Future Self 04:00 Time Is Not The Constraint 05:04 Finding The Spark 06:12 Finding Consistency 07:23 Create Systems That Work For YOU 09:35 Most Helpful & Least Helpful Habit 11:11 Your Invite To Intertwine 11:38 Accountability Systems 13:03 Cutting Through The Noise 14:14 Biggest Client Success Story 15:57 How Antonio Has Grown As A Coach 17:57 Goal Setting 19:38 Avoiding Burnout 21:35 Intertwine Closes The Accountability Gap 21:58 Reflecting On Wins Systematically 23:34 The Ultimate Success Story 24:36 Finding The Right Coach For The Right Job 26:02 Limit The Barrier Of Entry, Say Yes To Yourself