it's time to get back in the fight.

Tom Short Online is about helping you get your life moving again. You rebuild your body, your mindset, and your discipline through small daily actions that stack over time.

No perfection. No pressure.

Just steady progress.

What this place is for

You’re here because something in your life feels off. Maybe you slipped. Maybe you’re stuck. Maybe you’re tired of feeling like you’re watching your own life from the sidelines.

You don’t need a guru or a drill sergeant. You need structure, tools that work, and someone who’s doing the work with you.

That’s what this site is for. A simple path back to strength, clarity, and direction.

what you'll learn here

Short, practical content you can apply immediately:

  • Building discipline you can maintain

  • Getting fit without chasing extreme goals

  • Combat sports for confidence and mental sharpness

  • Simple meal structure that doesn’t feel like punishment

  • Mindset work rooted in stoicism and lived experience

  • Reset strategies when life hits hard

 

No fluff. You get what actually works.

weekly mat chats

Each week I break down a real moment, idea, or principle that helps you get your head straight.
Clear. Direct. Useful.

Mat Chats help you:

  • Think better

  • Respond better

  • Stay calm under pressure

  • Build consistency

You can watch them here or on the YouTube channel. Every episode has a written breakdown so you can revisit the key points when you need them.

The Recon report

This is the weekly email I send out with one goal: help you move forward.

You get:

  • A simple win you can take right now

  • One idea worth thinking about

  • One action that sets your week in motion

It’s low-pressure and built for real life.
If you want support without noise, this is the place to start.

Recon Report

My Story (Short Version)

I’ve been through my share of mess—injury, weight gain, drinking, depression, losing direction, rebuilding careers, and rebuilding myself.

I’m not teaching from a pedestal. I’m showing you what I’m doing, what’s worked for me, and what keeps me moving forward.

If you’re rebuilding your life too, you’re in the right spot.

next steps and final thoughts

Your Starting Point

Getting back in shape or back in control doesn’t happen all at once.

You start with one step that fits your life today. Big changes are made of little choices.

This site gives you the tools and the path.
You choose the pace.

Your journey

It took years to get where you are now.

You don’t fix everything overnight. You get a little stronger today. A little clearer tomorrow. You build momentum and you keep going.

You’re not behind. You’re rebuilding.
Let’s move.

Reforged Combat Club

Some men want deeper structure and a community that trains, learns, and grows together.

That’s what the Reforged Combat Club offers.

You’ll see it mentioned across the site. No pressure. Only if you want more support.