Beyond The Quit

This episode features Jordan Kurdi — teacher, coach, athlete, and fighter. At just 26, he’s coaching three sports, inspiring students, staying grounded in his faith, and facing one of life’s toughest battles head‑on: a recent cancer diagnosis. Jordan opens up about mindset, resilience, and what it truly means to live beyond the quit. His honesty and energy are unforgettable. 💬 “You can’t control...

Rick Noda wasn’t built from comfort — he was built from pressure. Born into a legacy of sacrifice, Rick is the son of a father from Kosrae, Micronesia — an island shaped by the aftermath of nuclear testing — and a mother who rose from Chicago to Flint in pursuit of opportunity through education and athletics. His life has been forged through adversity, responsibility, and reinvention. In this epis...

In this episode of Beyond The Quit , I sit down with my daughter, Deyana Haugabook , for an honest and meaningful conversation about growth, responsibility, and resilience. Deyana is a student at Wayne County Community College , works as a project manager , and openly navigates life while managing anxiety — all while continuing to show up for her goals and her future. We talk about pressure at a y...

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 him...

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 everythin...

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 ba...

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 dist...

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, un...

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...

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 consi...

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 yo...

In this episode of Beyond The Quit , I sit down with Leigh Smith — entrepreneur, husband, father, and a man whose mindset was forged through generations of strength . Leigh shares how his great-grandparents and grandparents, who lived through times when Black families had very few opportunities, became the foundation of his No Quit attitude. Their resilience wasn’t just survival — it was a message...

Strong men carry a weight the world never sees. In this episode of Beyond The Quit , Carl-Philip Dorissant — founder of the Fit Dad Community — opens up about the pressures men face behind closed doors, the expectations of fatherhood, and the quiet battles that shape a man’s identity. We talk about: The silent struggles men never speak about How faith, fitness, and fatherhood transformed him The p...

Some stories don’t start in confidence or strength — they start in darkness. In this episode of Beyond The Quit , Priscilla Fife opens up about the battles she fought in silence, the moments that nearly broke her, and the turning points that pulled her into purpose, faith, and identity. We talk about: The season of darkness she didn’t think she’d survive The moment she wanted to quit — and what st...

Balancing greatness comes with pressure most people never see. In this episode of Beyond The Quit , Bhaaben Deorii shares how he became both a global leader and an IFBB Pro , while managing family expectations, sacrifice, and the internal battles that almost broke him. He talks about: The moment he could have quit — but didn’t The habits that keep him disciplined How bodybuilding shaped his identi...

In this powerful first episode of Beyond The Quit , Pete Haugabook sits down with David Cooper—14-time All-American, 7-time NCAA Champion, and now Vice President of Operations. David shares his journey from combat medic training to elite athletics to corporate leadership, revealing the grit and discipline that carried him through every season of life. This conversation dives deep into resilience,...