You become that man by building your capacity and your faith so you can handle life's challenges—and still have the time, energy, and focus for the things that matter most in your life.
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... but for most men today, that's easier said than done.
Imagine having the capacity to...
Grow your faith and relationship with God.
Invest in your marriage.
Be fully present with your kids.
Improve your health.
And perform to a higher standard at work.
The truth is, you can have that life, but it doesn't happen by accident.
You can't just white-knuckle your way there.
You can't shortcut it.
I know, because I tried, and I failed.
And for years, I watched my clients also struggle when life got busy.
That's when I realized the need for a holistic approach to building capacity.
The truth is, you can have that life, but it doesn't happen by accident. You can't just white-knuckle your way there.
I spent years believing that I just needed to work harder to have the life I wanted.
In 2009, most men would say I was winning at life—great marriage, good paying job, etc...
But the wake-up call came when I caught a glimpse of myself on a security camera monitor.
I barely recognized the man staring back.
The guy I saw was 80 pounds overweight, exhausted, and running on fumes.
I knew something had to change...
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"I lost the weight, but that was just the beginning..."
I learned a valuable lesson from my clients...
After losing 80 pounds, I got certified as a personal trainer to help others reclaim their health.
I had lived the journey myself and leaned on my coaching skills from my days in sales. At the time, I thought that was the whole game.
But it didn’t take long to see where most men struggled:
They could stick with it until life got busy.
I kept chasing more certifications — nutrition, sleep, stress management, behavior change — hoping more knowledge would solve the problem.
And for a while, it helped.
Until it didn’t.
That’s when I started to realize: physical health was important, but it was only part of the equation.
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Most men don’t struggle because they’re unmotivated. They struggle because life gets in the way.Stress. Work. Family obligations. The same things I had dealt with myself.
-Stephen Box
Enter the real game changer. Capacity Coaching based on Biblical principles + behavior science.
The men I work with care deeply about their families, their work, and their faith. But somewhere along the line, their health started declining, their stress levels went up, and their energy dropped.
And just like when I saw myself on that camera—they realized they’re no longer the guy they used to be or the guy they aspire to be.
The man who was full of drive and energy.
Ready to take on life’s challenges.
The one who didn’t feel like he was just getting by.
If that's you, it's easy to think you just need more discipline.
Honestly, you don’t need to be pushed harder.
You definitely don’t need another perfect plan that falls apart the second life gets busy.
What you need is a better foundation.
Because lasting change doesn’t come from white-knuckling your way through a program. It comes from clarity, alignment, and consistency.
That’s why my approach focuses on three things:
The world tells us we should do more—no matter how much we've done. But a faith-driven identity says we're already enough. We can stop burning ourselves out trying to impress the world. We can become better stewards of our time, energy, relationships, and resources.
The goal isn’t to fit into someone else’s plan—it’s building habits around the life you’re actually living, with all its responsibilities, priorities, and demands.
Taking care of your body, physically and mentally, should be about honoring God, your calling, and the people who count on you. When your health supports your purpose, everything else flows from it.
With Stephen’s help, I developed healthier eating and exercise habits that lowered my daily stress and helped me lose 25 pounds in the first three months of his program. Thanks to his much-needed kick in the pants, I’m now at the lowest weight I’ve been in over ten years—and it’s just the beginning.
I’ve always struggled with consistency—especially when work got stressful. But Stephen helped me break that all-or-nothing mindset and stay on track. I’ve lost over 30 pounds, feel more confident, and I’m more engaged with my family and my work than I’ve been in years.
Stephen balanced teaching and pushing me extremely well, which got the best out of me—whether it was workouts, nutrition, or helping me find the time to work it all into my schedule.
With his no-nonsense approach, Stephen will get the most out of whatever time you can give him—and you will get results. He helped me lose 50 pounds in 9 months. His down-to-earth, honest style helped me learn a lot about my own motivation and habits.
This is your chance to ask questions, get clarity, and see if coaching is the right next step—all at no cost to you.
If you decide coaching is right for you, you’ll get a personalized roadmap built around your values, priorities, and season of life.
With your plan in place and the support you need, you’ll finally have the structure, confidence, and capacity to reclaim your time and energy—and show up with strength and purpose where it counts most.
Start with a free call and learn how Personal Capacity Coaching can help you do it
Check out these podcast interviews where I talk more about a wide array of topics, including faith, habits, health, relationships, and my personal journey. Plus, how I help men become better stewards of the life God has entrusted to them.
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I have struggled for years trying to find my systems but have failed. Finally, I found a voice I can listen to and take his advice while making it my own.
If you’re done trying to figure out how to manage your personal and business life on your own terms, look no further than Stephen.
Stephen is the real deal. He changed his own life first and is now dedicated to help others. Your habits shape your life. Make yours UNSHAKABLE!
I’ve gleaned so much knowledge from Stephen about how and why I procrastinate and how I can start creating better habit processes.
Stephen’s care for helping others with practical and to-the-point advice shines. As a business owner myself, I found his ideas helpful, practical, and easy to put into practice.
Stephen has an insightful approach to personal and professional improvement.
Stephen provides insightful and concrete ways to approach our goals and life's unexpected challenges.
Thank you for exposing all of the nuances of procrastination in a new light.
Guilty and didn’t know it! I'm ready to own my calendar!
Stephen challenges how we're traditionally wired to manage the chaos of work and life, helping you take back control of your time, energy, and peace of mind.
You don’t need more willpower or another routine—you need a plan that fits your season, reflects your values, and helps you stay consistent where it matters most.
