Cycle 1 - Day 15 (Back on track, just counting this as day 15 so I finish the cycle with the proper number of loops) - EoG ST1 Name Embedded + CN HIM 9/18/25
Testing EoG ST1 Name Embedded after an extra rest day yesterday. Today probably marks the day where I pull Stark Black out and finish the cycle on EoG ST1 and CN HIM.
Now feels like the right time because a causal chain that started over a month ago (when I ran SB solo for a cycle) has finally ended in a good outcome. A great outcome actually, truth is, even though it’s been very challenging and rather scary financially, it’s actually turned out massively in my favor.
Why stop then? Because the intensity is uncomfortable and I’m still not really great at controlling the energy that SB awakens within me. Also, because my biggest priority is healing with EoG ST1 and physical shifting with Code Name: HIM.
Anyway, might change my mind, might just be recon, but the truth is, I’m kinda just holding out for new Stark, lol.
Stark Black has grown on me, but it is still pretty advanced for me, and I’m not able to access more than maybe…5% of it’s power.
Stark Black is best used in spurts for right now, and I think I just landed in a good spot to temporarily stop listening to it.
Cycle 1 - Day 15 (Back on track, just counting this as day 15 so I finish the cycle with the proper number of loops) - EoG ST1 Name Embedded + CN HIM 9/18/25
First impressions of EoG ST1 Name Embedded
Feels smooth, really smooth, way smoother than the original, and the original was already VERY VERY smooth.
Frankly, I feel nothing, almost like I just listened to an empty mask.
I lost my car in a flash flood about 2 days after I started the last cycle of SB. This was very bad because…
My credit is average
100% of my taxable income comes from Uber (this mixed with the above makes it tough for banks to lend to you).
The old car wasn’t paid off.
I went into action mode immediately, got a rental so I could keep up the cashflow, but that rental didn’t come cheap. $384/week. I spend the last 5-6 weeks in fight or flight mode trying to make enough money to keep the rental, pay all my bills, and get a new car, while also dealing with a messy and prolonged break-up and getting ready for the fall semester to start.
I live in an expensive city, for what it’s worth.
I got denied auto financing 3 times in a row, with the stated reason being because I drive Uber full time. I adapted at every turn, but I’m not going to lie, my faith was falling fast.
The last couple days, I went for a hail mary, determining that if I got denied financing again, I would just give up and accept my current reality of paying $1600/month just to be able to work and try and find a new way out.
I found the PERFECT car at the last second.
The credit union came through, insurance came through, everything came through, all at the last second, just weeks before fall semester started.
Here’s the results.
When all the dust had settled, I saved around $7,000 (a one year projection), but how?
Because as chaotic as the experience was, it was a freaking crash course about interest, financing, auto sales, cars, value, etc.
So, now that all the dust has settled, I finally got a new car. Savings $7,000 dollars in upfront costs/interest in the first year. With the full loan term (I’ll pay the car off early) I saved an additional $8,000 (thanks to insurance totally the old car and my new, better interest rate, and the sheer luck of finding a used car that was under JD power). Fully loaded with all the warranty and insurance, I’m still saving money AND my ass is 100% covered in the event that another act of God totals this car.
Also, my debt to income ratio has actually decreased as a result of all this madness.
This whole experience, has actually helped me financially in ways that I’m still realizing.
It’s a lesson in trusting yourself, and trusting the process.
Truth is, my car getting totaled in a flash flood has been a complete blessing, though it took about 5 weeks for me to really understand how much it’s helped me.
Cycle 1 - Day 17 - Stark Black + Synergy: Tale of the Dragon Name Embedded 9/20/25
I feel a little strange, but otherwise pretty good. Though some things have cleared up which puts my life in a better position, I’m just…very impatient?
Not sure. I just feel like life is moving way too damn slow in certain areas. Though it tends to make sense after the fact, the pace is getting on my nerves.
I REALLY want to run DR: Red right now, but I’m deliberately NOT doing that so I can have the maximum focus on EoG ST1 and CN: HIM.
Cycle 1 - Day 21 - EoG ST1 Name Embedded + CN HIM 9/24/2025
Stark Black
Washouts Are Essential: Like Emperor Black, this title may best be used in spurts. You can experiment with this, as you CAN run it continuously, but given its potential intensity, be sure to either cycle it out or take regular washouts to let everything “settle.”
The Baki Maxing Plan
Full Body
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Seated Row (Machine)
Set 1 : 80 lb x 15
Set 2 : 85 lb x 15
Set 3 : 105 lb x 5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 70 lb x 12
Set 2 : 60 lb x 15
Set 3 : 60 lb x 8
Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)
Set 1 : 30 reps
Set 2 : 30 reps
Set 3 : 30 reps
Squat (Smith Machine)
Set 1 : 40 lb x 20
Set 2 : 40 lb x 15
Set 3 : 40 lb x 7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 10 lb x 20
Set 2 : 15 lb x 15
Set 3 : 15 lb x 15
JM Press
Set 1 : 20 lb x 20
Set 2 : 20 lb x 15
Set 3 : 20 lb x 15
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1 : 15 lb x 5
Set 2 : 10 lb x 20
Set 3 : 15 lb x 20
Set 4 : 10 lb x 12
I originally planned on rotating Stark Black in and out of my stack every 2-3 cycles, and that seems like the right move right now.
Next cycle is going to be Alchemist: Sage Immortal, EoG ST1 and CN HIM. I have a feeling that it will help me figure out why my blockages exist and how to deal with them while keeping the momentum high, building in the direction I want, and keeping my focus on EoG ST1 and CN HIM.
Tried some heavy singles on a couple lifts today. I think my strategy is working. Mobility is getting better and better, explosiveness is getting better and better, over all shape and symmetry is getting better and better and maximal strength is slowly increasing but with ZERO PAIN AND PERFECT FORM.
It’s actually working out exactly how I wanted it too. Heck yeah.
Training
The Baki Maxing Plan
Full Body
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Trap Bar RDL
Set 1 : 90 lb x 15
Set 2 : 140 lb x 10
Set 3 : 200 lb x 1
Set 4 : 200 lb x 1
Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 40 lb x 10
Set 2 : 40 lb x 10
Set 3 : 50 lb x 3
Set 4 : 50 lb x 2
Set 5 : 50 lb x 1
Bench Press (Smith Machine)
Set 1 : 94 lb x 8
Set 2 : 94 lb x 7
Set 3 : 94 lb x 5
Set 4 : 104 lb x 1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
Set 1 : 15 lb x 5
Set 2 : 12.5 lb x 8
Set 3 : 10 lb x 9
Set 4 : 10 lb x 10
Lateral Raise (Cable)
Set 1 : 7.5 lb x 9
Set 2 : 5 lb x 15
Set 3 : 5 lb x 11
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
Set 1 : 15 lb x 20
Set 2 : 20 lb x 8
Set 3 : 15 lb x 12
Interesting cycle. Moving forward I have, at minimum, 4 more cycles on EoG ST1 + CN HIM
Stark Black is the rotation slot, (as mentioned above) so I’ll either run Stark Black all the way through (somewhat likely) or rotate it out for Alchemist Sage Immortal for this first phase of my journey.
I did the math last night and I have about 2 full years until I’m finished with my computer science degree. This is all good, but it means that my stacking needs to be tight, non-distracting, mission critical while promoting growth in the most important areas.
The first phase of this journey is all about physical shifting & financial healing with EoG ST1.
The second phase of the journey was originally going to be Dragon Reborn Red–the idea was to use it as a “mop” to come in and clear out all the garbage that hasn’t been addressed by CN HIM, Stark Black, and EoG ST1. However, phase 2 is subject to get pushed forward because school is the most mission critical thing right now.
Looking forward, phase 2 might actually be…
Stark Black/Alchemist Sage Immortal + EoG ST2 + Project Endgame v2 (not created yet). This would probably be the stack that I run for the remainder of the degree.
I’ve been looking at Index Gate, but something tells me it’s not the time to run it YET. Maybe in about 6 months when I start applying for internships. I still need to keep the focus on EoG ST1 so I can clear out the issues that have been holding me back for so long, and I have a sense that Index Gate will be too distracting for the first phase.
Just sent off version 2 of CN Him, I kept it the same, just added functionality to make it a long term stand alone for school. I’m pretty pumped to test it out.
Cycle 2 will be CN Him V2, EoG ST1 Name Embedded & Alchemist Sage Immortal.
