In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete opens up like never before.

After losing his little sister and his twin sister, he didn’t just lose family—he almost lost himself. His motivation, his direction, his identity, and the version of him that used to dream big all started to fade.

Now, at 50 years old, he’s stepping back on stage—not to prove anything to the world, but to prove something to himself.

This episode isn’t about bodybuilding.
It’s about grief.
It’s about faith.
It’s about discipline.
It’s about choosing to keep going when quitting would make sense.

If you’ve ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you…
If you’ve ever questioned your purpose…
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old, too tired, or too far gone…

This episode is for you.

Season 2 Premiere

In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Tony Drysdale, a husband, father of three, and seasoned transportation professional who knows firsthand what it means to keep moving forward when life hits hard.

Tony shares his journey through job loss, relocation, rebuilding his career, and ultimately facing a devastating house fire that resulted in a total loss of everything his family owned. In moments where panic, fear, and quitting would have been understandable, Tony chose resilience, accountability, and leadership — not just for himself, but for his family.

This conversation isn’t about motivation.
It’s about identity, responsibility, and what happens after life strips away comfort, certainty, and control.

We talk about the emotional toll of starting over, the power of gratitude in the face of loss, and why defining who you are during adversity matters more than the adversity itself.

If you’ve ever felt tested, overwhelmed, or forced to rebuild when quitting felt logical — this episode is for you.

• How adversity shapes character and identity

• Navigating career pressure, accountability, and job loss

• The emotional impact of uprooting a family

• Leadership during crisis and uncertainty

• Gratitude as a tool for resilience

• Why community and relationships matter when rebuilding

• What “Beyond the Quit” truly means when life gets heavy

00:00 – Introduction to Beyond The Quit
01:23 – Tony Drysdale’s career journey
03:18 – Pressure, accountability, and leadership
07:08 – Relocating during COVID
11:19 – Building a new support system
15:34 – Work ethic and survival mode
19:08 – Lessons from adversity
27:53 – Putting down roots again
34:12 – The house fire
36:57 – The emotional aftermath
40:29 – Gratitude and perspective
43:04 – Lessons from loss
44:15 – Building resilience for the future

Quitting isn’t always about giving up — sometimes it’s about deciding who you’re going to be after everything falls apart.

If you’re over 40 and you feel lost, disconnected, or like life has gotten heavier than you expected… this episode is for you.

In today’s message, Pete Haugabook breaks down why so many men and women wake up in their 40s not feeling like themselves — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This isn’t about aging. This is about responsibility, pressure, identity shifts, and the quiet battles nobody sees.

If you’re tired of starting over…
If you feel like you’ve slipped from your standards…
If you miss the version of you who was disciplined, confident, and focused…
or if you just need someone to speak life back into you —
listen to this from start to finish.

You are not too old.
You are not behind.
You are not done.
You’re rebuilding.

This is the episode that reminds you who you really are — and who you can still become.
Welcome to Beyond The Quit.
Let’s go.

In this powerful episode of Beyond The Quit, IFBB Pro Pete Haugabook sits down with Andrae Hampton — husband, father of four, assistant pastor, corporate leader, mentor, and financial literacy advocate — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose when life gets heavy.

Andrae opens up about:

• The moment he almost quit — and what pulled him through

• Raising strong, focused children in a distracted world

• Mentoring young Black men through Dreams Academy

• Balancing faith, family, and leadership

• How purpose can anchor you when pressure rises

• Why showing up matters more than talent or opportunity

This conversation is honest, raw, and deeply inspiring.
If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, discouraged, or unsure of your next step — Andrae’s journey will remind you that calling is bigger than struggle… and purpose is stronger than pain.

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and intentional leadership.

🔗 Subscribe for more stories of people who refuse to quit.
Let’s go.

In this episode of Beyond the Quit, host Peter Haugabook delves into the concept of the 'quit point'—a critical moment in any journey where the temptation to give up feels justified. He emphasizes that this point is not a sign of failure but rather a transition towards growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical strategies, Peter encourages listeners to recognize their quit points, understand the psychological aspects of quitting, and adopt methods to push through these challenging moments. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and commitment can lead to significant breakthroughs in life.

This episode isn’t about dropping pounds fast or chasing perfection.
It’s about a father, coach, community leader, and outdoorsman who decided that this time, his health wasn’t going to take a back seat.

Ryan Brake opens up about:

• balancing fatherhood with self-care

• what weight gain actually feels like when life gets loud

• why starting again in your 30s and 40s is different than starting at 20

• how coaching special-needs athletes reshaped his view of real leadership

• building a life that doesn’t require “escape” through food, distraction, or burnout

This isn’t a story of rapid transformation — it’s one of quiet consistency, renewed belief, and choosing to keep going even when motivation dies.

Whether you’re a parent, working professional, former athlete, or someone who feels like they’ve started over more times than they can count… this episode will meet you where you are.

Because weight loss isn’t just about the body — it’s about identity, responsibility, and hope.

In this episode, I’m sharing a motivational talk I delivered for a group of managers on discipline, consistency, and leading yourself first.

Whether you’re running a team, managing a department, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, the principles in this message apply to every area of life.

I break down:

• Why motivation fades — and what to rely on instead
• How to stay consistent when life gets chaotic
• The habits that separate average performers from leaders
• How to build daily discipline that you can actually maintain
• Why your standards matter more than your feelings
• How to lead yourself before leading anyone else

This is the heart of the No Quit Movement:
Raise your standards. Protect your habits. Become the leader you’re meant to be.

Let’s go. 🔥

— Pete Haugabook
IFBB Pro | No Quit Movement Founder

Eddy Foley brings a powerful blend of Marine discipline, athletic drive, and corporate leadership. In this episode, he opens up about the moments that shaped him — from growing up in a military environment, to becoming a college athlete, to rising as a respected executive who leads with intention, focus, and humility.Eddy’s story is a reminder that your environment, your habits, and the people you surround yourself with can push you toward a higher standard… if you’re willing to aspire for more.His message is simple but strong:“There is more… if you aspire to do.”If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited, or tempted to settle, this conversation will wake something up inside you. We talk about discipline, faith, leadership, personal evolution, resilience, and the quiet decisions that build character long before success ever shows up.Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music + AudibleStay intentional.Stay focused.Stay No Quit.